 Promega
is proud to sponsor the International Symposium on Human Identification to facilitate the dissemination of
information that impacts the forensic community. The landscape of forensic science continues to change and evolve.
New technologies are enabling scientists to discover information previously considered unknowable. The annual
international symposium on human identification continues to provide a venue for educating both seasoned analysts
and new initiates to the field of DNA typing.
Keynote Address by Sean Carroll - Dr. Sean Carroll will present the keynote address at this year's
symposium. Dr. Carroll is the author of The Making of the Fittest and of Endless Forms Most Beautiful: The New
Science of Evo Devo. Sean will sign copies of his books (available on site) following his presentation. Find out
more about Dr. Carroll's work by visiting:
seanbcarroll.com
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Meeting Location and Accommodations |
This year's conference will be held at the beautiful Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, 1755 North Highland Avenue,
Hollywood, California 90028, www.RenaissanceHollywood.com/.
The hotel is part of the Hollywood and Highland
complex and offers over 20 restaurants and nightclubs, six state-of-the-art movie theatres and more than 50
shops. Area attractions include, Universal Studios Hollywood, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Bowl,
and sightseeing in downtown Los Angeles.
The resort is ~13 miles from Los Angeles International Airport and 8 miles from Burbank Airport. Super Shuttle
service is available from the airport for a nominal charge. For advance shuttle registrations register on-line
at www.supershuttle.com and
reference discount code V2KPA.
A block of rooms have been reserved for this conference at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. Due to the
limited room block, you are encouraged to book your hotel room as soon as possible. Rooms may be booked on-line
at RenaissanceHollywood.com. The
group code is proproa or prgprgg for the government rate. Please note that a
limited number of rooms are available at the government rate. These will be assigned in the order that
requests are received. Contact the hotel directly by phone 800-HOTELS 1 or 323-856-1200 mentioning the
same codes to make your room arrangements at the special room rate of $205 + tax/night for single or double occupancy.
Should you choose not to stay at the Renaissance Hollywood, an overflow hotel is available within walking distance.
The overflow hotel is the Holiday Inn Hollywood, Walk of Fame, 2005 N. Highland Ave. Room rates at the
Holiday Inn are $169/ night plus tax. Contact the hotel directly at 323-876-8600 to make your reservations.
Mention group code ISH to receive the special group rate. Reservations can also be booked online at
www.hihollywoodhotel.com using the ISH group code.
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Oral or Poster Presentations |
Presentations by members of the human identity community are a favorite feature of the annual symposium. The Abstract
Selection Committee invites interested persons to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. Presentations
should be of general interest to the DNA typing community and are not limited to human identity. Abstracts are reviewed
by committee and selected based on community interest, quality of data and contribution to the overall program.
Abstracts must fit on either an 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 sheet of paper. The information provided in the abstract
should be detailed enough to allow for judgment by the committee. The deadline for oral abstracts is June 11, 2008.
The deadline for poster abstracts is August 1, 2007. Both oral and poster abstracts will be published in the
on-line Proceedings from the meeting. Limited space is available for poster presentations; therefore; please
limit your poster submissions to one per person.
Abstract Submission Form: An abstract submission form should accompany all submissions. Please print
the abstract submission form and submit by mail to:
Abstract Selection Committee
19th International Symposium on Human Identification
Promega Corporation
2800 Woods Hollow Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53711-5399 USA
Fax: 608-273-6455
E-mail: carol.bingham@promega.com
Printable Abstract Submission Form (PDF, 22KB)
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Sunday, October 12- Pre Symposium Workshops
HITA/AABB Workshop
Co-Chairs: Michael Baird, DNA Diagnostics Center, George Riley, AABB and Amanda Sozer, Sozer, Niezgoda and Associates, LLC
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Fee: Free (pre-registration required)
HITA, the Human Identity Trade Association and AABB, the American Association of Blood Banks will
sponsor a workshop on Sunday, October 12 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. This workshop will explore some of the
most pressing issues currently facing parentage and service laboratories. There is no charge for the workshop,
however, registration is required. Questions about the workshop may be directed to Mike Baird, phone:
513-881-4026, mlb@dnacenter.com
or Mandy Sozer, phone: 703-425-6595,
dnatcs@starpower.net
DNA Auditor Training
Co-Chairs: Richard Guerrieri and Heather Seubert, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Time: Sunday, October 12, 1:00pm-5:00pm and Monday, October 13, 8:30am-4:45pm
Fee: Free (Approved application required for attendance)
The DNA Auditor Training provides current and previously qualified DNA examiners with a comprehensive review
and interpretation of the revised DNA Audit Document (July 2004). In order to comply with NDIS/CODIS audit
requirements, affected DNA laboratories will be required to have personnel trained on this document. ASCLD/LAB
DNA Inspectors are required to receive this training in order to continue performing inspections. It is
strongly recommended that participants be familiar with the DNA Audit Document prior to attending the
workshop (which can be found in Forensic Science Communications July 2004 issue). It is highly
recommended that attendees be currently qualified in DNA analysis/interpretation. A limited number of
workshop positions are available. The workshop is offered free of charge, however, registrants must complete
an application and meet certain requirements to be accepted.
Monday, October 13- Pre Symposium Workshops
Forensic Population Genetics
Chair: Martin Tracey, Florida International University
Time: 8:30am-4:45pm
Fee: $195 (before August 1), $225 (after August 1)
A full day workshop on Statistics used in STRs will be held on Monday, October 13 from 8:30am-4:45pm at
the conference resort. In court questions are frequently asked about topics such as Hardy-Weinberg
assumptions, data base size, confidence intervals, source attribution, population substructure and
matches seen in convicted offender data bases. These and other issues raised by participants will be addressed.
Fees include all class materials, continental breakfast, lunch & breaks. Participants should bring
a calculator to carry out work problems.
Ethics and Forensic Science
Chair: Tammy Pruet Northrup, Coroner Forensic Science Center, St. Tammany Parish
Time: 8:30am-4:45pm
Fee: $195 (before August 1), $225 (after August 1)
This workshop will cover the following topics: the history of ethics codes in forensic science, current
status of ethics codes, a discussion of recent court cases where the ethics of a forensic scientist
was at issue and the resolution of each case. Fees include all class
materials, continental breakfast, lunch & breaks.
Thursday, October 16- Post Symposium Workshops
Troubleshooting common laboratory problems
Co-Chairs: John M. Butler, NIST, Bruce McCord, Florida International University
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Fee: $150 (before August 1), $175 (after August 1)
DNA labs often encounter challenges when working with the many variable aspects of the
capillary electrophoresis process. This workshop will explore common problems experienced by forensic
laboratories and suggest solutions for fixing various problems. Participants are invited to suggest problems
that they would like to have reviewed in advance of the workshop. Fees include handouts and a light lunch.
Enrollment will be limited to encourage group discussion.
Missing Persons & Cold Cases
Chair: John E Stewart, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Fee: $150 (before August 1), $175 (after August 1)
This workshop will help participants better understand how to work with missing person's and cold
case units. Challenges particular to both missing persons and cold cases will be explored. Practical advice
will be provided for collecting evidence, working with other agencies and developing a plan for tackling
these difficult cases. Fees include handouts and a light lunch. Enrollment will be limited to encourage
group discussion.
Technical leader's workshop
Chair: to be announced
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Fee $150 (Before August 1), $175 (after August 1)
A technical leader's workshop will be held to discuss administrative, and/or technical issues of interest
to forensic laboratories. Attendance will be restricted to technical leaders or their designees. Vendors are
not allowed to attend this workshop. Suggestions for discussion items will be solicited in advance.
Fees include handouts and a light lunch.
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With an average attendance of well over 650 people from the field of DNA typing, the annual symposium on
human identification provides as excellent opportunity to meet key decision makers. If your company offers
products related to DNA typing we encourage you to consider exhibiting at the meeting. Direct exhibition inquiries to:
Mary O'Connell
Phone: 608-277-2497
Fax: 608-277-2601
E-mail: mary.oconnell@promega.com
Exhibit space is limited, so reserve your place early.
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Fees for the symposium are $595 US if registering before August 1, 2008. After August 1, the registration fee
will increase to $695 US. Fees include the program and materials, lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Welcome
Reception, refreshment breaks and special dinner event at The Garden of Eden. For additional information, please
contact Julia Langbehn, Phone: 608-298-4823, Fax: 608-273-6455 or email:
julia.langbehn@promega.com
Printable Registration Form (PDF, 87KB)
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Exhibitor Badge Request Form (PDF, 89KB)
Request for Approval of Giveaway Items (PDF, 90KB)
Exhibitor Deadlines (PDF, 61KB)
Exhibitor's Agreement (PDF, 130KB)
Indemnification/Hold Harmless (PDF, 70KB)
Rules and Regulations (PDF, 142KB)
Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF, 102KB)
Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF, 57KB)
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