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SUMMARY:Household dust\, soil and leather - exploring new avenues for forensic science genetics research
DESCRIPTION:Event Details📅 Date: 20th May 2026🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM🕖 Talk Starts: 7:00 PM📍 Location: 1PSQ\, Western Sydney University\, Room 1.5.39\, Parramatta City Campus \n\nSpeakerAssociate Professor Kelly MeiklejohnWestern Sydney University \nDr. Kelly Meiklejohn is an Associate Professor in Forensic Science at Western Sydney University. Prior to joining WSU\, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit at the FBI Laboratory and spent nearly eight years as an academic at North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on applying advanced genetics and genomics approaches to recover information from challenging forensic samples and previously overlooked biological evidence. She completed her PhD at the University of Wollongong\, studying forensically important Australian flesh flies. \n\nAbout the TalkBiological materials such as blood\, saliva\, bone\, teeth\, and hair are central to both human and wildlife forensic investigations. However\, forensic scientists are often faced with limited and highly degraded DNA. \nIn this talk\, Dr. Meiklejohn will explore innovative genomics approaches that allow scientists to extract meaningful information even from highly compromised samples. Topics will include: \n\nHousehold dust as a source of human DNA\nEnvironmental DNA (eDNA) analysis from geological evidence\nRevealing historical insights from medieval parchments using DNA\n\nThis presentation highlights how cutting-edge genomics is expanding the boundaries of forensic science and enabling new ways to interpret complex biological evidence. \n\nJoin us for an engaging evening exploring how modern genomics is transforming forensic investigations. \nThis will be a hybrid event. \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82741927541
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/household-dust-soil-and-leather-exploring-new-avenues-for-forensic-science-genetics-research/
LOCATION:Western Sydney University  1PSQ Parramatta City Campus (Peter Shergold Building)  Room 1.5.39\, Western Sydney University 1PSQ Parramatta City Campus (Peter Shergold Building) Room 1.5.39\, Parramatta\, Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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SUMMARY:New Identification Perspectives with Forensic Genetic Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:The ANZFSS Queensland Branch is pleased to present our May seminar.\n\nFor more than two decades forensic science took a targeted approach of typing relatively small panels of short tandem repeat (STR) markers coupled with capillary electrophoresis for human identification purposes. This approach generally has been highly effective and has been adopted worldwide. However\, it has limitations such as sensitivity of detection\, particularly with highly degraded DNA samples\, resolution power only for direct comparisons and kinship analyses typically with first degree relationships. Additionally\, many investigative leads cannot be developed if the source of forensic biological evidence or a first degree relative of unidentified human remains is not in current government-maintained DNA databases. The advent of massively parallel sequencing (MPS) and dense single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) analyses greatly extends human identification capabilities. \nIndeed\, MPS coupled with forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) overcomes many of the limitations of STR typing\, such as generation of usable DNA profiles from highly degraded samples and kinship associations as distant as 7th to 9th degree relatives. To establish potential kinship relationships\, dense SNP data are searched against a database(s) of reference samples from consented volunteers. Associations are made primarily on identity-by-descent (IBD) segment analysis in which homologous chromosomal regions are measured in centimorgans (cMs)\, with the amount and total size of shared segments serving as indicators of genetic relationships. Larger shared segments typically signify closer kinship\, while smaller shared segments indicate more distant relationships. Thus\, FGG by searching for near and distant relatives and the increased sensitivity of detection offered by MPS greatly expands the range of cases in which DNA evidence can generate investigative leads. \nWith these capabilities there is a need to go beyond predominantly human-centered workflows and limited hypothesis testing and instead embrace automation and capabilities to reason consistently\, transparently\, and at scale over increasingly complex genetic\, genealogical\, and contextual information. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be an enabling layer which is particularly suited for FGG as a computational decision-support system(s) that structures\, prioritizes\, and documents reasoning over genetic associations\, genealogical structures\, and investigative context during identity hypothesis development. Properly designed AI-enabled systems offer a path to sustainably scaling FGG while supporting scientific rigor. Lastly\, the incorporation of FGG and AI into operational laboratories and investigative agencies requires governance mechanisms that ensure transparency\, accountability\, privacy protection\, and human oversight. \nFeatured Speaker: Professor Bruce Budowle\nDr. Budowle worked at the FBI’s Laboratory Division for 26 years and at Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center for 13 years. He has published more than 750 articles and testified in well over 300 criminal cases in the areas of molecular biology\, population genetics\, statistics\, quality assurance\, and forensic biology. He continues research and work in the areas of forensic genomics (particularly in forensic genetic genealogy) and contributes to supporting humanitarian efforts via human identification. He currently is a visiting professor at the University of Helsinki and a consultant with Othram\, Inc.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/new-identification-perspectives-with-forensic-genetic-genealogy/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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SUMMARY:ANZFSS SA Dinner at the Zoo featuring Superintendent James Down
DESCRIPTION:The ANZFSS SA Branch cordially invites guests to a three course sit down dinner in the Fig Tree Function Centre at Adelaide Zoo on Wednesday 17 June (6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start). \nAs well as enjoying dinner with friends\, between courses Superintendent James Down from South Australia Police\, currently in charge of the Forensic Services Branch will join us to deliver a presentation entitled ‘Leadership\, Forensics and Wellbeing: A Personal and Professional Journey’. \n\nMembers will be treated to the 3 course dinner at a subsidised price of just $60! Non-members can also attend at a cost of $120. Drinks will be available at own expense. Between courses Superintendent Down will deliver his presentation.\n\n\n\nSo we know numbers bookings must be made by Sunday May 31 2026. Bookings can be made at the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1581436\n\n\nDietary requirements can be advised to our treasurer Kerryn Mason – masonkerryn@gmail.com\n\n\nWe hope to see you at the Zoo!
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-sa-dinner-at-the-zoo-featuring-superintendent-james-down/
LOCATION:Adelaide Zoo\, Plane Tree Drive\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
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