The common point for forensic and anthropologic genetics and individualized medicine

Over the years, ISABS meetings have developed into a unique conference series highlighting advances in three major areas of applied genetics. Although “interdisciplinary” has become an epitheton ornans of modern life sciences, most scientific conferences are in fact dedicated to specialty or subspecialty areas. ISABS breaks this mold by bringing together forensic, anthropological, and medical geneticists for a five-day celebration of the transformation of their respective fields. By providing a venue for scientists and students from different fields united in their effort to apply molecular genetic principles and techniques to societally relevant issues, the Ninth ISABS Conference aims not only to facilitate discussion of the latest scientific achievements within these three areas of applied genetics, but also to cross-fertilize these fields. This year’s conference will further stimulate the interaction among scientists from the three disciplines by avoiding parallel sessions. We hope that the participants will appreciate and use this opportunity to attend all sessions regardless of their specific expertise.