2850 Presidential Dr.
Suite 150
Fairborn, OH 45324
Phone: (937) 426-9270
Fax: (937) 426-9271
help@bioforensics.com
Forensic Bioinformatics
7th Annual Conference
The Science of DNA Profiling:
A National Expert Forum
August 14 - 17, 2007
David H. Ponitz Conference Center
Dayton, OH
About the Conference
The conference is primarily intended to be an opportunity for experts and attorneys familiar with forensic DNA profiling to exchange information and insights. Less experienced attorneys learn what issues may be important to criminal cases they are litigating as well as to determine which resources and experts are best suited to assist them. There are no admission restrictions.
Over a period of three days, the seminar will cover subjects germane to forensic DNA including: evidence collection, quality assurance, validation of laboratory procedures, transfer, identification, technical artifacts and error, juror comprehension, expert witness selection and due diligence. Course materials consisting of speaker presentations and supporting references such as key literature, legal documents and web sites will be provided to each participant in electronic format at the beginning of the seminar. Written course evaluations will be solicited from all participants.
Schedule
Thursday, August 14
Short course in DNA testing at Wright State University. Mary Reed will
be leading the class through DNA extraction, quantitation, and amplification.
Friday, August 15
Introductory sessions on DNA profiling.
Saturday, August 16
Scientific sessions on DNA profiling.
6:00 to 11:00 : Dayton Dragons baseball game (enjoy the very popular Dayton minor league baseball team's game from the comfort of a luxury box; tickets provided to first 50 forum attendees)
Sunday, August 17
Legal and psychological sessions on DNA profiling.
CLE Credit
CLE accreditation is pending for all forty states that offer CLE credit.
Registration
Prior to August 4: $295
After August 4: $425
Note:
There is an additional charge of $200 for Thursday's short course on DNA testing.
There is a 20% discount for groups of four or more.
Academic Scholarships: please send a one page curriculum vitae and a one paragraph explanation as to why you should receive a registration waiver. Deadline: July 9th.
Parking
The conference center is within walking distance of the Doubletree hotel. If you are driving, then you can park underneath the conference center. You can find a map with directions HERE.
Hotel
The Doubletree
is offering rooms at a discounted rate (TBA). Call (937) 461-4700 and mention the "Forensic Bioinformatics DNA Meeting" to reserve a room.
For on-line reservations, enter "DNA" in the Group/Convention Code box to get the discounted rate.
A free shuttle is available to and from the airport until 11pm.
Questions?
Contact Carrie Rowland through e-mail or
call Forensic Bioinformatics at (937) 426-9270.
