Articles and Presentations

Elkins, K.M.; Lien, E.; Yacovone-Margetts, A.; Lussoro, Y. “DNA Trainers’ Meeting,” Invited Workshop, The 35th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI 35), San Antonio, TX, September 22, 2024https://promega.foleon.com/theishireport/the-ishi-report-november-2024/streamlining-dna-analyst-training-insights-on-bridging-education-and-laboratory-practice

Joseph, S.; Skrant, C.; Elkins, K.M. “Results from a Survey of DNA Analyst Training in U.S. Forensic Laboratories,” Poster presentation, The 35th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI 35), San Antonio, TX, September 23-26, 2024. Presented ISHI 2024 Poster

Elkins, K.M.; Joseph, S.; Skrant, C. “Survey on Forensic DNA Biology Training in Forensic Science Service Laboratories in the United States,” Journal of Forensic Sciences 2025 Jan;70(1):61-72, https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.15671.

Elkins, K.M. “A Collaborative Model to Standardize Forensic DNA Education and Training in the Academic and Professional Environment,” Journal of Forensic Science Education 2025 Jun 6; 7(1), https://jfse-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/jfse/article/view/133.

Elkins, K.M. “Interview Study on Forensic DNA Biology Training in Forensic Science Service Laboratories in the United States,” in preparation.

Elkins, K.M. “A National Survey and Interviews on Training in Forensic Science Service Laboratories in the United States Evaluative Report,” Oral Presentation, Criminalistics Section, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Baltimore, MD, February 21, 2025.

Elkins, K.M. “Streamlining DNA Analyst Training: Insights on Bridging Education and Laboratory Practice,” ISHI Report, March 18, 2025https://www.ishinews.com/streamlining-dna-analyst-training-insights-on-bridging-education-and-laboratory-practice/

Elkins, K.M.; Lien, E.; Yacovone-Margetts, A. “DNA Trainers’ Meeting,” Invited Workshop, The 36th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI 36), Palm Beach, FL, November 2, 2025https://www.ishinews.com/agenda/