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December 8, 2017- When Medical Conditions Muddle Forensic Casework

While no case is without its challenges, medical conditions such as chimerism and identical twins add wrinkles to the analysis and interpretation of the DNA profiles obtained in the case.  Medical procedures such as bone marrow transplants can also confuse results, affecting the legal, social and ethical deliberations of the case.  In this webinar, Dr. Anderson will review: 1) various types of medical scenarios that can potentially cause confusion, 2) the interpretation and reporting difficulties experienced when medical conditions have the potential to influence forensic casework results.