MADISON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 30th
International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) September
23-26 in Palm Springs, CA will open with a first-hand account by the
detective who helped track down the infamous Golden State Killer. Paul
Holes, former investigator with the Contra Costa County District
Attorney’s Office, will detail how investigative genealogy techniques
finally led to an arrest in the case that had remained unsolved for more
than 20 years.
WHAT: ISHI, the largest annual scientific symposium focusing
entirely on DNA forensics, draws nearly 1000 law enforcement
professionals and scientists from around the world to explore the latest
developments in forensic DNA research, process and technique. Now in its
30th year, ISHI has been witness to emerging technologies,
changing policies and significant advances in forensics. This year’s
meeting will cover current issues in forensic DNA analysis including
legislative updates, use of rapid DNA technology, prosecution of cold
case sex crimes, genetic genealogy and more. Workshop offerings include:
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The Revised FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing
and Databasing Laboratories – What’s Changed? -
Keys to Evaluating Published Data and Summarizing Your Validation
Studies -
Probabilistic Genotyping Expert Testimony; Communication, Challenges,
and Examples - Family Ties: Using Genetic Genealogy to Solve Violent Crime
- Interpreting and Reporting Contaminated DNA Profiles
WHO: ISHI keynote Paul Holes had been looking for the
Golden State Killer for more than 20 years. Nine months before he was
set to retire, he wanted nothing more than to solve the case. In a
conversation with another detective, Holes learned of a 2002 case in
which a young kidnapping victim was identified using her DNA and a
genealogy website. After doing research into a website called GEDmatch,
he wondered if the same tactic might be useful in the Golden State
Killer case. Holes will open ISHI30 by recounting how a little-used
investigative genealogy technique finally brought one of the most
infamous serial killers to justice. For a comprehensive list of all
ISHI30 presenters visit http://ishinews.com/speakers/.
WHERE: Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros,
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Partner Hotels:
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Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm
Springs, CA 92262 - Hilton Palm Springs, 400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Venue information and online reservations: https://www.ishinews.com/attend/venue_and_transportation/
WHEN: September 23–26, 2019
WEB: Visit www.ishinews.com
for more information and late-breaking updates.
About Promega
This symposium for forensic experts and suppliers is offered through
Promega Corporation, a leader in providing innovative solutions and
technical support to the life sciences industry. Promega Corporation has
provided products for DNA-based human identification for more than 25
years. Promega is a leader in providing innovative solutions and
technical support to the life sciences industry. The company’s 4,000
products enable scientists worldwide to advance their knowledge in
genomics, proteomics, cellular analysis, molecular diagnostics and human
identification. Founded in 1978, the company is headquartered in
Madison, WI, USA with branches in 16 countries and over 50 global
distributors. For more information about Promega, visit www.promega.com.
Contacts
Penny Patterson
VP, Communications
Promega Corporation
Phone:
(608) 274-4330
E-mail: [email protected]
