Experts Speak to Advances in DNA Forensics at 2013 International Symposium on Human Identification

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Forensic professionals interested in learning about developing forensic DNA technologies and exploring the potential impact are invited to join scientists, law enforcement professionals and forensic experts at the 24th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI), October 7-10 in Atlanta, Georgia.

24th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI). The symposium will explore current issues in forensic DNA analysis, including advances in DNA sequencing, cell typing, mixture interpretation, expert witness testimony and more.

-- Kevin Davies, Ph.D.: Author of Cracking the Genome and The $1000 Genome, Davies is currently the editor-in-chief of Bio-IT World, a monthly magazine covering technology in the life sciences. He is the founding editor of Nature Genetics and has also worked at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Cell Press. Davies is this years keynote speaker.

-- John Butler, Ph.D.: NIST fellow and group leader, Butler has worked with the FBIs Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM) since 2000. Butler will chair a workshop on understanding and incorporating newly available autosomal and Y STR markers.

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Visit http://www.ishinews.com for a conference agenda and presenter updates.

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. The companys 2,000 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 15 countries and over 50 global distributors. For more information about Promega, visit http://www.promega.com.

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Experts Speak to Advances in DNA Forensics at 2013 International Symposium on Human Identification