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Advanced Topics in DNA
May 2 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
NEW METHODS TO SOLVE COLD CASES AND OTHER MAJOR CRIMES
Major advancements have been made in forensic DNA testing in recent years. These advancements in technology include increased in technology include increased sensitivity, new methods to interpret complex mixtures, specialized search techniques of the CODIS database, and many more. This class will highlight these advancements and focus on utilizing them when routing DNA analysis has not solved a case. This class will be particularly useful for looking at cold cases with a fresh eye to see if additional testing may be possible.
Topics Covered Will Include:
- Probabilistic genotyping software
- Familial searching of the CODIS database
- Y-STR testing
- New STR chemistries
- Phenotyping/ancestry testing
- Case Studies
Facilitators:
Danielle Hankinson has been a forensic scientist in the Biology/DNA discipline for over 13 years. She has worked for both the Virginia Department of Forensic Science and the MSP. Danielle has BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University and is certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics. She is the current President of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists.
Amanda Fazi is a DNA analyst for DNA Labs International. She has over ten years’ experience working as a forensic biologist and crime scene investigator, with previous experience at the Michigan State Police Northville Crime Lab and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University and a Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science (Biology Concentration) from Michigan State University.
Date/Times: Thursday, May 2, 2024, 8:3oam-4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College Southern Lakes Branch Center, Room 1206, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid
Non-Licensed Members – $65 per/person
All Others – $130 per/person
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”