Objectives: The participant will gain an understanding of the current methods employed in forensic DNA testing laboratories and the types of cases where they are employed.
Objectives: At the conclusion of these talks, the audience will be able to:
1. Define and describe the major areas of forensic science
2. Describe the major features and recommendations of the National Academy of Forensic Sciences report
3. Understand and describe to problems with cognitive and conformational bias in forensic science
4. Describe the major financial and governance issues facing forensic science in the 21st century
