The FBI Laboratory and the National Institute of Justice’s Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are offering a series of free online workshops to increase knowledge, understanding, and the reliable application of probabilistic genotyping to DNA evidence.
As crime labs begin adopting methods that incorporate probabilistic genotyping results, attorneys need to understand the methods, capabilities, and limitations of PG software programs. The first webinar will be offered today, May 1, 2019 at 12:00 pm.
The series targets DNA forensic scientists and legal professionals. The 8-part program begins with fundamental information and increase in complexity to address a variety of topics relevant to the development and use of probabilistic genotyping in criminal investigations, from the laboratory to the courtroom.
Module 1: May 1, 2019
The Elements of DNA Profile Interpretation and Probabilistic Genotyping
Lynn Garcia – Texas Forensic Science Commission, Austin, Texas
Peter Gill – University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Tamyra Moretti – Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, Virginia
Learn more and register here.
Module 2: May 8, 2019
Statistical Genetics and the Mechanisms of Probabilistic Genotyping
David Balding – University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
John Buckleton – Institute of Environmental Science and Research, Auckland, New Zealand
Michael Coble – University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas
Steven Myers – California Department of Justice, Richmond, California
Module 3: May 22, 2019
Probabilistic Genotyping Software and Output
Jo-Anne Bright – Institute of Environmental Science and Research, Auckland, New Zealand
Michael Coble – University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas
Peter Gill – Oslo University, Oslo, Norway
Tamyra Moretti – Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, Viriginia
Mark Perlin – Cybergenetics, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Module 4: May 29, 2019
Validation of Probabilistic Genotyping Systems for Casework Usage
Tamyra Moretti – Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, Virginia
Sarah Noël – Laboratoire de Sciences Judiciaires et de Médecine Légale, Montreal, Canada
Duncan Taylor – Forensic Science South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
Module 5: June 5, 2019
Uncertainty and Limitations of Probabilistic Genotyping Systems
Amke Caliebe – University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
Zane Kerr – Institute on Environmental Science and Research, Auckland, New Zealand
Klaas Slooten – Netherlands Forensic Institute & Vrije University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Bianka Szkuta – Victoria Police Forensic Services Department & Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
Module 6: June 12, 2019
Representation of Statistical Weight to Stakeholders and the Court
David Kaye – Penn State University School of Law, University Park, Pennsylvania
Eugene Lien – Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, New York, New York
Tamyra Moretti – Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, Virginia
Steven Myers – California Department of Justice, Richmond, California
Module 7: June 19, 2019
Review of Court Matters on Probabilistic Genotyping
John Buckleton – Institute of Environmental Science and Research, Auckland, New Zealand
Jerrilyn Conway – Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, Virginia
Dawn Herkenham – Leidos, Alexandria, Virginia
Ted Hunt – U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
Mark Perlin – Cybergenetics, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Module 8: June 26, 2019
Probabilistic Genotyping Panel Discussion and Q&A