Forensic DNA programs continue to experience tremendous growth, and exciting new technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) are drawing increasing scrutiny from policymakers. In this webinar, Lisa Hurst will provide an overview of significant changes and trends in US policy and funding, as well as a global perspective on the status of DNA programs in countries throughout the world. She will discuss the potential of NGS to provide important leads to investigations, and how this implementation carries a separate set of privacy considerations and potential policy implications.
Topics to be covered in this webinar:
- NGS standards
- Use of forensically relevant and responsible markers to ensure genetic privacy and public trust
- What types of cases can benefit from NGS: mixture analysis and investigative leads
About the presenter
Lisa Hurst has worked in governmental affairs since 1998. She has experience working on Capitol Hill for a member of Congress, and as an associate with a large Washington, D.C. lobbying firm. She regularly consults with members of state legislatures, legislative staff, state agency officials, and a variety of interest groups throughout the country. She actively represents clients in matters relating to legislative appropriations and authorizations, as well as state agency budgets and regulations.
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