Forensic Genomics
Forensic Genomics is a new peer-reviewed journal that addresses how advances in genetic testing and genomic analysis can enable investigators to break through previously impenetrable forensic DNA barriers. The core focus of the Journal will be the use of DNA testing technologies, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and genealogical research methods to support human identification using inference tools and inductive reasoning.
Forensic Genomics aims to accelerate the validation and adoption of new methods to support investigations that would be otherwise stalled with traditional testing methods. To accomplish this goal, the Journal will be organized into three complementary sections, one that deals with emerging technologies and inference tools, another that discusses examples of the practical impact of these technologies on current forensic casework, and a third that seeks to provide a path forward for expanded utilization of these technologies in current casework.
The Journal provides a high-profile, international forum for groundbreaking original research papers, review articles, captivating front matter, industry profiles, and commentary. Forensic Genomics will serve as a dynamic focal point for the growing forensics community and will be the go-to resource driving the field forward.
Journal cover art designed and provided by Eliza Wolfson (https://lizawolfson.co.uk)
Forensic Genomics coverage includes:
DNA isolation techniques
Methods for rootless hair, touch DNA, and other forensic inputs
Human enrichment techniques and mitigation of non-human contaminants
Microarray testing platforms for genome-wide analysis
WGS and panel sequencing platforms
Methods for mapping and variant calling forensic sequence data
Mixture deconvolution methods
Development of reference materials and standards
Comparison methods and benchmarks
Genetic genealogy and genealogical research methods
Bioinformatic methods for defining genetic relationships
Databases and tools to support human identification methods
Policies for ethical and responsible approaches to human identification
DNA sequencing and next generation sequencing
Microscopy
Cell and molecular biology
DNA testing, extraction, and quantitation
Machine learning, big data, deep learning, and artificial intelligence
Audience: Forensic investigators, genome scientists, bioinformaticians, data scientists, laboratory scientists, and forensic DNA analysts, among others.
Forensic Genomics is led by Nicole Novroski, PhD, Assistant Professor and Forensic Geneticist, University of Toronto Mississauga and other leading investigators.
Acknowledgements: Journal cover art designed and provided by Eliza Wolfson (https://lizawolfson.co.uk)
| Nicole M. M. Novroski, PhD | University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX, USA |
| Robert A. Bever, PhD | Bode Technology, Lorton, VA, USA |
| Claus Borsting, MSC, PhD | University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Bruce Budowle, PhD | University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, Radford University, Radford, VA, USA |
| Claire L. Glynn, PhD | University Of New Haven, West Haven, CT, USA |
| Denise Syndercombe Court, PhD | Kings College London, London, United Kingdom |
| Jennifer Churchill Cihlar, PhD | Univ Of North Texas Health Sci Cntr, Fort Worth, TX, USA |
| Maria Corazon A De Ungria | University Of The Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Irene Newsham, PhD | Norwich University, Northfield, VT, USA |
| Fabio Oldoni, PhD | Arcadia University, Glenside, PA, USA |
| Nathan E Scudder, LLM, LP, PhD | University Of Technology Sydney, Canberra, Australia |
| Jodie M Ward, PhD | Univ Of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia |
| Heather E Williams, PhD, MS | Columbia University Irving Medical Ctr, New York, NY, USA |
| David Mittelman, PhD | Othram, Inc. The Woodlands, TX, USA |