| ISABS conferences attract members from fields of forensic genetics, molecular medicine, molecular anthropology and related fields leading the scientific knowledge to the next perspective. Our biannual conferences boast exciting presentations from research leaders, opportunities for intense personal interaction, and awards recognizing excellence in all aspects of the above mentioned scientific fields.
Ever since the ISABS conference was organized for the first time, there was no other conference that combined two different programs at the same time. This appears as an unique event that is very well accepted among participants because next to the field of their primary interest the conference offers the possibility to introduce participants to some other fields and hear the lectures that are not so closely related to the field of their primary interest but which participants find very interesting. More than 50% of the registered participants attend both programs combining the most interesting lectures of each program. They are equally interested in each program. This especially concerns students (undergraduate, graduate, PhD, early Postdoc) who find this unique possibility valuable for making decision about their future scientific work and the great chance not only to represent their scientific achievements, but also to make new useful contacts. So far, next to the forensic genetics the other program was molecular and cellular medicine. However, with the aim of adding some new perspectives regarding the program concept, during the Conference held in 2005, molecular anthropology was introduced with a few topics as an inaugural session. Since it was very well received, it was decided to dedicate a separate session to this very interesting scientific field at our following conference (Split 2007). This idea seems appropriate since most of the laboratory work used in forensic genetics and molecular anthropology are based on almost the same procedures. Therefore, this element gives a completely new point of view and ensures very close interaction between two existing sessions and it is important to emphasize that at this moment there is no conference that bring so close together these two scientific topics. 7th ISABS Conference  Participants discussed a wide array of topics in forensic science, including phenotype prediction from genetic information, identification of victims of mass disasters, plant and animal DNA analyses, cold–case forensics, topics in molecular anthropology, etc. The clinical part of the event included lectures on the new molecular methods used in early cancer diagnosis, new approaches to AIDS treatment, non-invasive prenatal diagnostics as well as gene and cell therapy. Nanotechnology and applications in medicine were also discussed. The event resulted in the resolution to forge new collaborative arrangements in bringing cell and regenerative therapy to Southeast Europe. Forensic program led to the realization of the need for new modes of global cooperation among forensic scientists in the ongoing fight against international terrorism, global crime and bioterrorism; critical for success of this endeavor is training in these fields of additional new personnel. It was determined that some countries still have not established DNA databases for criminal offenders; they were urged to establish these databases as the highest priority. Furthermore, expansion of the existing DNA databases will ensure registering criminals at the outset of criminal activity, so that repeat offenders are identified faster and with greater certainty. The ISABS Scientific Committee decided that the next conference is scheduled for 2013 in Croatia. Conference co-directors Professors Primorac, Schanfield and Vuk-Pavlović thanked the organizing committee for their outstanding work and supported the decision on holding the next ISABS Congress in Croatia. They also expressed satisfaction with the fact more than 150 students from all around the world attended the 2011 conference.Read more |
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