Looking ahead to ISHI 32...
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Speaker
A Proteos Program Retrospective: Establishing Protein Sequencing for Forensic Analysis
Thursday September 16th, 2021
9:30 am - 9:55 am | Fiesta Ballroom
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Poster Presentation
Developmental Validation of the Illumina Infinium® Assay using the Global Screening Array on the iScan® System for use in Forensic Laboratories
David Russell, M.S.
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Collaboration with UNTHSC Yields Open Source Tool for SNP-Based Kinship Analysis, Testing, and Evaluation |
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Center for Advanced Genomics scientists developed an open-source R package that provides consistent and intuitive data software solutions for common analyses in SNP-based kinship analysis and benchmarking. The skater package provides a suite of well-documented tools for importing, parsing, and analyzing pedigree data, performing relationship degree inference, benchmarking relationship degree classification, and summarizing IBD segment data. |
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For more information, read the open-access pre-print here.
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The CAG is Expanding its FGG Offering |
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“We want to enable investigation of samples that so far have not been considered eligible for FGG.” – Christina Neal, CAG research team lead
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The Center for Advanced Genomics® is validating the Verogen ForenSeq® Kintelligence workflow for the NDIS-approved MiSeq FGx® Sequencing System.
Highlights from the CAG research team’s testing:
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Sensitivity results using an optimized method are down to 0.05 ng DNA input.
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In nonprobative testing, six bone samples (i.e., burned, cremated, surface decomposition, and embalmed), starting as low as 0.04 ng/µL, were evaluated at 1 ng DNA input.
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These samples resulted in 9934 ± 258 called SNP sites, equivalent to a 97.1 ± 2.5% call rate, when sequenced in a 4-sample multiplex.
- Key features of the ForenSeq Kintelligence workflow:
- Accommodates up to 25 µL sample volume - a big advantage for challenging samples.
- The mean amplicon size is <150 bp, which is compatible with degraded samples.
Coming Soon: The CAG is on track to offer the validated ForenSeq Kintelligence workflow to its FGG clients beginning this Fall!
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Grow Your Forensic DNA Career with Us! |
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Signature Science is hiring experienced Forensic DNA Analysts at our headquarters in Austin, Texas. As an analyst, you’ll collaborate with experts in the field of Forensic Science - and beyond - as an integral part of The Center for Advanced Genomics.
At our ANAB-accredited laboratory, SigSci analysts work to support a robust, growing client base, and can expect to be challenged daily with a diversified caseload. Our analysts are trained in all aspects of forensic casework, and, as a result, can enjoy start-to-finish case ownership. Learn more about Forensic DNA testing at SigSci here and apply to start a rewarding career at Signature Science today!
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