Date & Time: Friday April 24, 2026, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: University of New Haven, Bucknall Theater, West Haven, CT 06516
Admission: $50

In April each year, we celebrate the International DNA Day (April 25th), with our Annual DNA Symposium, and the incredible advancements cutting-edge DNA technology has in the field of forensic science.

Advanced DNA: Rapid & Field Deployable Technologies

Discover how rapid and field-deployable. DNA technologies are reshaping forensic casework, strengthening national defense, and enabling on-site detection of biological threat agents.

Guest speakers will share real-world application spanning Rapid DNA in investigations, Department of Defense use cases, and emerging tools for rapid identification of bioterrorism-related materials.

Speakers will include:

• Pauline Leary, PhD. – CBRNE Subject Matter Expert at Noble
• Amy Beach – Forensic Science I Examiner at the CT State Forensic Laboratory
• Richard Selden, MD, PhD. – Founder & Chief Scientific Officer at ANDE Corporation
• Plus more!

The symposium will conclude with a panel discussion and audience Q&A on the use of advanced DNA methods in criminal investigations.

This symposium is in person only. There is no virtual option to attend.

The symposium will be held in Bucknall/Dodds Theater, on the grounds of the University of New Haven, located at 300 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT 06516. Parking instructions will be emailed to all registered attendees 24 hours before the event.

Certificates of Attendance will be emailed to registered attendees (must check-in at registration) within one week after the event.

For government agencies who wish to purchase tickets via a purchase order, please email our office administrator, Tianyin Yu, at tyu@newhaven.edu, to request a purchase order, with the names and email addresses of the attendees.

View event flyer.

Previous Annual DNA Symposiums include: