Welcome

Dear Readers,

Welcome to our Spring issue. This season’s magazine is all about doing great forensic work more simply, more clearly, and with more heart. We chose stories that you can apply in real labs, with real samples, right away.

We start with an article from India that looks at alternative STR based multiplex systems and how they can speed up profiling without cutting corners.

We then dig into stutter reduction—why it matters and what you can do about it—through the Paradyme™ 27GY STR System so profiles are easier to read and defend.

If you need broader coverage for everyday casework, you’ll find a practical overview of the VersaPlex® 31P System and how it fits into busy workflows.

On quantification, we share clear, step by step guidance on passive reference dye optimization for PowerQuant® on the QuantStudio™ 5—simple tips that tighten QC and build consistency across runs.

We also talk about sustainability in a way that’s easy to act on. Our “greener lab” piece offers small changes that add up without risking validation or accreditation.

Because our work is ultimately about people, we highlight efforts with the International Commission on Missing Persons—how science and compassion come together to help bring the missing home.

You’ll also hear from Student Ambassadors reflecting on ISHI 36—their honest takes on what inspired them and how they see their futures in this field.

And you’ll meet the colleagues behind the scenes —Eric Meyer and Katie Kranz—who turn complex ideas into reliable tools, because people make progress possible.

Planning your travel? We close with a quick guide to where you can find Promega at meetings and conferences this year. We hope to see you there!

Warm regards,

Your Genetic Identity Team