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Contact: Penny Patterson
Sr. Director, Communications
Promega Corporation
Phone: (608) 274-4330
E-mail: [email protected]
Learn About the Latest Forensic DNA Technologies and Techniques
at the 2015 International Symposium on Human Identification
Madison, WI USA. (May 7, 2015) — The continued growth of DNA technologies has technical, legal and
ethical implications. Forensic professionals interested in learning about developing forensic DNA tools
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and processes are invited to join scientists, law enforcement professionals and forensic experts at the 26
International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI), October 12-15, 2015, in Grapevine, Texas.
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WHAT:
26 International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI). The symposium will cover
timely issues in forensic DNA analysis including advances in rapid DNA
testing/microfluidics, next generation sequencing (NGS), DNA admissibility, forensic
leadership and more.
WHO:
Confirmed presenters include:
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Kirk Bloodsworth: Bloodsworth is the first person to be exonerated from death row
through post-conviction DNA testing. A former marine, Bloodsworth was convicted of
brutally assaulting and killing a young girl based on eyewitness testimony. He spent nine
years in prison—including two years facing execution—before DNA testing performed by
Forensic Science Associates exonerated him. Bloodsworth is this year’s keynote
speaker.
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Turi King: A molecular geneticist and lecturer in genetics and archaeology at the
University of Leicester, King is renowned for leading the DNA analysis in the Richard III
Identification project. King will share her experiences on the project, presenting Richard
III: the Resolution of a 500 Year-Old Mystery.
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Vanessa Lynch: Lynch is the Executive Director of the DNA Project, a non-profit
organization established to address the crime situation in South Africa through the
expanded use of DNA evidence in conjunction with the country’s National DNA
Database. A former attorney, Lynch founded the organization after her father was
murdered in 2004. Lynch will present on the use of DNA databases to help solve serial
crime cases.
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WHERE:
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
1502 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
WHEN:
October 12-15, 2015
WHY:
ISHI is the largest conference to focus on DNA analysis for human identification. It
attracts more than 900 DNA analysts and forensic scientists from around the world,
providing these professionals an opportunity to explore and discuss the latest research,
technologies and ethical issues in the field today.
WEB:
Visit www.ishinews.com for a conference agenda 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 over 20 years. The company’s 3,000
products enable scientists worldwide to advance their knowledge in genomics, proteomics, cellular
analysis, drug discovery 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.
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The 26th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI), October 12-15, 2015, in Grapevine, Texas.