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After over 30 years, breakthroughs in forensic science have led investigators to identify a person of interest in the 1991 murders of four young Austin-area girls; Eliza Thomas, Amy Ayers, and sisters Jennifer Harbison and Sarah Harbison. Announced at a media briefing held by the City of Austin on Monday, 9/29, this development in the “Yogurt Shop Murders” case represents the outcome of years of tireless commitment, open communication, and coordinated efforts across the forensic and law enforcement communities. In keeping with our confidentiality policies and professional obligations, Signature Science does not comment on specific cases without explicit client approval. With authorization from the City of Austin Forensic Science Department, we are now able to share that Signature Science was honored to contribute DNA testing in this investigation – joining the many laboratories and agencies who united to help bring answers in this long-unsolved crime. As members of the Austin community, all of us at Signature Science extend our profound sentiments of sympathy and support to the families of the four girls whose lives were tragically taken. We are grateful to the Austin Forensic Science Department, Austin Police Department, and the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit within the Texas Attorney General’s Office for their dedication and persistence in solving this case. Read the Story: https://lnkd.in/eA8Q3w2N

We're ROCIC-Ready! SigSci Forensics is proud to help welcome attendees of the 34th Annual Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC) Fall Homicide Conference to Austin, TX this week. We look forward to meeting the delegates from the 18 states and territories represented by ROCIC and discussing how working with a private laboratory on their challenging cases can help lead to more solves. #DNACasework #FGG #DNA #LaboratoryServices

From 2023-2024, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CTSE) partnered with academic and industry groups to develop analytic tools to support public health outbreak response. Through this initiative, Signature Science developed the PLANES (PLausibility ANalysis of Epidemiological Signals) methodology and associated open-source R package, rplanes, which aim to enable modelers and public health end-users to evaluate forecast plausibility and surveillance data integrity, ultimately improving early warning systems and informing evidence-based decision-making. Register for a free CTSE Learn account to tune into an on-demand PLANES webinar presentation delivered by Signature Science Senior Data Scientist V.P. Nagraj here: https://lnkd.in/dcc3_teh #DiseaseModeling #Flu #InfectiousDisease #R

This National Forensic Science Week (Sept 14-20), we are taking time to appreciate the incredible impact forensic science has on our communities and justice system. Our dedicated team of forensic scientists and technicians works daily to uphold the highest quality standards and develop advanced forensic technologies capable of delivering the science-backed intelligence needed to generate new leads and resolve cases. We are hardly alone in this effort. To our fellow forensic professionals, law enforcement partners, and legal advocates, we recognize and thank you for your commitment to truth and justice. More on SigSci Forensics: https://lnkd.in/gZpnTnye

🚨The Bureau of Justice Assistance has announced that funding for its FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) program is now available!🚨 Enhance your laboratory's capabilities. Reduce your case backlogs. Solve more cases. Grants.gov Application Deadline: October 22, 2025 JustGrants Application Deadline: October 29, 2025

Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day. We wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday!

Flashback to scenes from the FBI National Academy Associates Rocky Mountain Chapter 2025 Command College Technology Summit! We had a blast engaging with members of law enforcement from across Colorado and Wyoming this July. We look forward to continuing the meaningful conversations that were started here as we work to apply advanced DNA analysis to help solve the most challenging cases. Rocky Mountain Chapter, FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. #DNAforensics #LaboratoryOutsourcing #DNA #FGG #Genealogy #Forensics #Innovation

AI is transforming how we work, research, and innovate. At Signature Science, LLC, our expert team helps you bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and responsible deployment. We rigorously evaluate AI models used in scientific research, ensuring they deliver accurate results while maintaining robust safety standards. From automating complex chemical processes to advancing biological research, AI holds incredible promise for scientific breakthroughs. Our mission is to help organizations, researchers, and government agencies harness this potential confidently, knowing their AI tools perform as intended and operate within safe parameters. Learn more and get in touch: https://lnkd.in/ga6k9dZF #aritficialintelligence #AISafety #ai4 #AI

Exploring your next career move? Signature Science is hiring for several roles across scientific disciplines and experience levels. Join our team and help advance our mission to apply high-quality scientific analysis and technical skills to national security, public health, and health security challenges. For a full list of opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gzhhRpNN] #hiring #jobs #STEMjobs #careers #biodefense #biosecurity #healthsecurity #nationalsecurity #publicsafety

🥉 Congratulations to SigSci's Anthony Kappell on his third place finish in last week's Health Security Innovation Challenge held at the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Consortium and Medical CBRN Defense Consortium Annual Meeting! 🦠 This competition brought biotech pioneers, materials scientists, engineers, and AI experts together to share breakthrough innovations that bridge the gap between biotechnology and real-world biothreat mitigation. 🧬 Dr. Kappell presented his team's emerging solution for automated sample preparation for pathogen agnostic metagenomic sequencing assays, aimed at reducing the time and cost associated with detecting RNA and DNA threat signatures in clinical settings. Thanks to challenge organizers and our fellow finalists for the excellent opportunity! #healthsecurity #biothreat #metagenomics #innovation