Identity eNewsletter May 2009
Update on 20th International Symposium on Human Identification
Don't miss your chance to participate in the upcoming symposium on human identification. Abstracts for
oral presentation will be accepted until June 10, abstracts for poster presentation are due on August 1. As a
special feature of this year's conference we will highlight 20 years of interesting cases during the general
session. Do you have an interesting case that you would like to share with the community? Contact Carol Bingham
with the details at: carol.bingham@promega.com
Visit www.ishi20.com to see a list of confirmed speakers, workshop details, information on the special dinner event and more. While there, you can register online or complete an abstract submission form.
Are you up for a Challenge?
The PowerPlex® 16 HS System is now available. This new system offers all the advantages
of the original PowerPlex® 16 System and adds several new features. The system comes complete
with hot-start Taq DNA polymerase in the master mix, making it more convenient to use. Enhanced sensitivity
and resistance to inhibitors allow you to consistently generate profiles with as little as 100pg of DNA.
We invite you to test the performance of PowerPlex® 16 HS for yourself. Take the challenge, and you'll see that the new system gives superior results in the presence of inhibitors. Learn more and see if you qualify for the challenge at: www.promega.com/powerplex16hs/
Two New Validated Labs
Congratulations to the North Louisiana Crime Lab. This laboratory has successfully validated the
PowerPlex® 16 System. In celebration of their accomplishment, the staff from the lab
received a plaque commemorating their validation efforts and well as "I've been validated" warm-up jackets.
Pictured in back row, from left to right are: Cassandra Hernandez, Michelle Vrana, Anna Komitov, Audra Williams, Connie Brown, Mary Jones Duke, Pat Wojtkiewicz. Second row, left to right: Adriana Perez, Corina Massey, Audra Williams, Jessica Esparza.
The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation Crime Lab DNA Section recently completed validation of both the
Plexor® HY System and Maxwell® 16 System. We congratulate them on this accomplishment.
Member of the team are pictured from left to right: Paul Bush, Amy Pollpeter, Elizabeth Buxton, Kristi Evans, Mike Peterson, Sabrina Seehafer, Tara Scott, Angie Kamps, Marie Sides, Mike Halverson, Kristin Baum, Linda Knittig, Mike Schmit, Scott Stocksleger.
Promega offers validation assistance to support product adoption. Contact your local Forensic Regional Account Manager or email: genetic@promega.com to discuss your validation needs.
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forensics on a more frequent basis, helping you to stay current on new developments. Of course, all digital
delivery reduces the publication's impact on the environment, conserving valuable resources. Don't miss a single
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