1. Welcome! 5 th Annual Expert Forum: The Science of DNA Profiling August 11-13, 2007 David H. Ponitz Conference Center Dayton, OH 5 th Annual Expert Forum: The Science of DNA Profiling August 11-13, 2007 David H. Ponitz Conference Center Dayton, OH

2. About this meeting Forensic Bioinformatics was founded in April, 2002 An opportunity for DNA profiling experts to educate each other An opportunity for attorneys to meet and interact with leading experts Discussions at the highest levels Why Dayton?

3. Who is here this year? World-class experts ( Holland, Rudin, Shields, Kaestle, Inman, Rowland, Ford, Gilder, Mueller, Balding, Raymer, Saks, Giannelli, Desportes, Koehler) Almost 100 pre-registered attendees (TX, MN, CA, NY, DC, OH, IN, MN, IL, AZ, PA) -- many prominent in their own right Many students (Wright State undergraduate and graduate students)

4. Things to look forward to: Introductory parallel session Friday night Dayton Dragons game Saturday night dinner/social/joint keynote Excellent facilities, meals, snacks and supplemental materials

5. Dan Krane Forensic Bioinformatics www.bioforensics.com 6 th Annual Expert Forum Dayton, OH August 17-19, 2007 See web page for details 6 th Annual Expert Forum Dayton, OH August 17-19, 2007 See web page for details