Genome ID Forum 2014 – Emerging Technologies for Human Remains Identification

Originally presented at the 2014 Genome ID Forum, an overview of the Laboratory’s new Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) instrumentation and protocol development is discussed including experimental design utilizing multiple forensic markers and the impact on sample processing. Funding for this…

DNA RADAR™ Innovations in Human Identification

DNA RADAR™ is an innovative and proprietary NGS platform that provides a complete human identification solution including CODIS and ENFSI markers, phenotype markers for blood type, hair and eye color, ancestry and prediction of SURNAME. Funding for this Forensic Technology…

Developing a Dynamic Model of the DNA Lab Process

This webinar detailed the development of a model that synthesizes, in silico, allele, stutter and noise signal generated from stochastic variation induced by the forensic DNA laboratory process. Funding for this Forensic Technology Center of Excellence event has been provided…

ASCLD Webinar Series: FBI Allele Frequency – Managers & Legal Overview

Crime Laboratories have earned a position of public trust over time through providing reliable quality results. Keeping public trust includes being self-correcting once an issue is discovered. The Federal Bureau of Investigation allele frequency amendments is an opportunity to demonstrate…

ASCLD Webinar Series: FBI Allele Frequency Amendments – Technical Discussion

ASCLD Webinar Series: DNA Discipline

Archival Version – This course serves as an overview of the DNA discipline for the crime laboratory administration. This webinar provided non-DNA analysts who manage this discipline as part of a forensic laboratory or supervise members within this field, a…

ASCLD Webinar Series: Rapid DNA, the QAS and NDIS Part I

The American Society of Crime Lab Directors, along with RTI International, have produced this webinar series designed to investigate the validation, current use, and future implementation of Rapid DNA. This is the first archival of this three-part series that was…

ASCLD Webinar Series: Rapid DNA Part III

The American Society of Crime Lab Directors, along with RTI International, have produced this webinar series designed to investigate the validation, current use, and future implementation of Rapid DNA. This third webinar in the Rapid DNA Webinar series focuses on…

ASCLD Webinar Series: Rapid DNA Part II

The American Society of Crime Lab Directors, along with RTI, have produced this webinar series designed to investigate the validation, current use, and future implementation of Rapid DNA. This is the second webinar in a three part series. The presenters…

ASCLD Webinar Series: DNA Mixtures Technical Overview

Complex DNA mixtures from more than two individuals and/or profiles amplified with low-level quantities of DNA, can be challenging for the analyst to interpret. The FBI’s Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM) crafted a new version of the…