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Join international experts, and like-minded professionals, for a best-in-class learning experience and knowledge exchange.

LEARN

Learn from experts leading the way in cutting-edge approaches to investigative genetic genealogy.

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VALIDATE

Validate your skills and knowledge upon successful assessment.

COLLABORATE

Expand your professional network while working together through applied case studies.

An Impressive Lineup of Industry Leader Speakers

More to come!

Steve Smith

Toronto Police Service - Homicide Cold Case Unit

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Amy Whitman

Supervisory Special Agent - Federal Bureau of Investigation

David Mittelman

Founder and CEO of Othram Inc

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Ken Carriere

Detective - Calgary Police

Kristen Mittelman

Chief Development Officer of Othram Inc

Agenda

Agenda subject to change. Case study details coming soon.

8:30–9:00 a.m. Sign in/Networking
(Coffee/Tea/Continental Breakfast)
9:00–9:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks
9:30–11:00 a.m. Best Practices of IGG
Presenter: D/Sgt Steve Smith, Toronto Police Service
11:00–11:15 a.m. BREAK
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Geneaolgy, Buckle Up
Presenter: James Atkinson, Full-time Genealogist, Toronto Police Service
12:30–1:30 p.m. LUNCH
1:30–3:00 p.m. The Science behind Genetic Genealogy
Presenter: David Mittelman, PhD, Chief Executive Officer at Othram Labs

3:00–3:15 p.m. BREAK
3:15–5:00 p.m. The Social Impact of Solving Cold Cases
Presenter: Kristen Mittelman, PhD, Chief Development Officer at Othram Labs
5:00–7:00 p.m. Networking Cocktail Event
8:30–9:00 a.m. Coffee/Networking
9:00–10:45 a.m. IGG and Lawful Use & Case Study: Susan Tice and Erin Gilmour
Presenter: D/Sgt Steve Smith, Toronto Police Service
10:45–11:00 a.m. BREAK
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Case Study: Ljubica Topic (6 yr. old) Murder Case
Presenter: Stf. Sgt. Scott Chapman, Windsor Police Service
1:00–1:45 p.m. LUNCH
1:45–3:15 p.m. Legal Issues with FIGG and the Christopher VanBuskirk Serial Rapist Case
Presenter: FBI Special Agent Amy Whitman
3:15–3:30 p.m. BREAK
3:30–5:00 p.m.

Three Case Studies:

  • Rosemarie Doederlein (14 year old abducted from Montreal in 1954)
  • Trinity Bellwoods Jane Doe (unidentified remains found in 2020)
  • 901 King West John Doe (unidentified remains found in 2019)

Presenter: Det. Michael Kelly, Toronto Police Service, Missing Persons Unit

8:30–9:00 a.m. Coffee/Networking
9:00–10:45 a.m. IGG: Putting the Pieces Together
Presenter: D/Sgt Steve Smith, Toronto Police Service
10:45–11:00 a.m. BREAK
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Case Study: Golden State Killer
Presenter: FBI Special Agent Amy Whitman
1:00–1:45 p.m. LUNCH
1:45–3:15 p.m. Case Study: The 2007 Murder of Tara Ann Landgraff
Presenter: Det. Ken Carriere, Calgary Police Service
3:15–3:30 p.m. BREAK
3:30–5:00 p.m. Micro-Credential Assessment (Optional)

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This groundbreaking micro-credential covers the Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) process from a DNA sample left at a crime scene until the offender has been identified. In a hands-on approach to learning, case studies in IGG are provided to show best practices and the complex decision-making that investigators must navigate.

Benefits an Interdisciplinary Audience

This micro-credential appeals to a range of professionals, including those working in police services, genetics, forensics, homicide investigation across Canada and internationally, pathology, forensic science or biology.

Be at the Leading Edge

Register now and learn from Othram, the world's first purpose-built forensic laboratory for forensic genetic genealogy. Registration fee of $850.00 CAD includes all training materials, coffee/tea each morning, a cocktail networking event, and an easy-to-share digital badge to validate your skills. Note: the micro-credential assessment on Day Three is included but optional.

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