Advancing Investigations with Advanced DNA

April 25th is National DNA Day - an annual celebration that commemorates the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project !

DNA has revolutionized forensic science and criminal justice since "DNA Fingerprinting" was first realized in the mid-1980s and implemented into criminal investigations around the world. Significant advances in forensic DNA analysis have occurred, particularly in the last decade, with the introduction of Rapid DNA Analysis and Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG).

This symposium will discuss the use of advanced DNA methods in law enforcement investigations and how they can be effectively used to resolve challenging cases. Topics will include; the past, present, and future of Forensic DNA, law enforcement approaches to implementing advanced methods, the use of advanced DNA in medicolegal investigations, implementing Rapid DNA programs in forensic laboratories, and the legal perspective of using advanced DNA methods.

Speakers include:

• Dr. Claire Glynn - Executive Director of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, Professor, and Forensic DNA expert
• Det. First Grade Christy Girard - Greenwich Police Department, Cold Case Unit
• Michelle Clark - Medicolegal Death Investigator, Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
• Cheryl Carreiro - Deputy Director of Forensic Biology and Forensic DNA, Division of Scientific Services, Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)
• Executive Assistant State's Attorney Lisa D'Angelo - Director, Office of Ethics and Professional Standards, Connecticut Office of the Chief State's Attorney

At the end of the symposium, there will be a limited number of free FamilyTreeDNA test kits available to registered attendees who wish to take one.

This symposium is in person only. There is no virtual option to attend.

The symposium will be held in Bucknall/Dodds Theater, on the grounds of the University of New Haven, located at 300 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT 06516. Parking instructions will be emailed to all registered attendees 24 hours before the event.

Certificates of Attendance will be emailed to registered attendees (must check-in at registration) within one week after the event.

Host or Publisher Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science