Using temperature-driven DNA extraction to address pain points in the crime lab
Discover how a single-tube enzymatic method enables efficient DNA extraction while preserving yields and reducing contamination and error. MicroGEM’s newest forensic expert, Jillian Conte, PhD, ABC-MB, introduces this simple approach for extracting DNA from forensic samples without detergents, beads, or columns. This temperature-driven, single-tube approach minimizes contamination, decreases human error, significantly reduces plastic and hazardous waste, and protects precious samples.
Learn how crime labs across the country use forensicGEM products to improve their workflows. Jillian shares insights on increasing throughput of differential extractions, extracting trace DNA samples, and provides updates on upcoming research initiatives. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session.
Dr. Jillian Conte recently joined MicroGEM as a field application scientist, bringing diverse experiences from a variety of forensic application areas. In her current position, Jillian develops and optimizes extraction workflows and provides technical expertise for customers. She is certified by the American Board of Criminalistics in Molecular Biology and is a member of ISFG, AAFS, and COFSE. Prior to joining MicroGEM, Jillian served as the program director and assistant professor of forensic biology at Keystone College. She has over 10 years of forensic casework experience and served as an expert witness for the prosecution and defense.
Jillian earned a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She received an M.S. in Forensic Science from Cedar Crest College, and a B.S. in Biology from Misericordia University.