Othram's forensic DNA testing laboratory has been accredited by
the ANSI National Accreditation Board to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017
standards for Forensic Testing and Calibration Laboratories.
THE
WOODLANDS, Texas, July 15,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Othram, the leading
forensic sequencing laboratory for law enforcement, is pleased to
announce that their forensic laboratory has been accredited by the
ANSI National Accreditation Board to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017
standards for Forensic Testing and Calibration Laboratories, for
Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) testing utilizing Massively
Parallel Sequencing (MPS).
Developed by Othram, Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® has been
instrumental in solving numerous active and cold cases for local,
state, and federal agencies across the
United States and internationally. More forensic genetic
genealogy cases have been solved with Othram FGGS® than any other
method. A quality system and continued validation and deployment of
these techniques are essential to ensuring the reliability and
broad adoption of advanced applications of forensic genetics that
serve scientific, investigative, judicial, and societal
stakeholders.
"We are thrilled to offer best-in-class forensic DNA testing
with the quality system that stakeholders seek," said Othram CEO
David Mittelman. "Our clients can
continue to benefit from the unparalleled power of FGGS® with
greater confidence, while maintaining their commitment to using an
accredited forensic laboratory."
The accreditation of Othram's forensic laboratory is another
step towards our mission to set the standard for solving the most
challenging active and cold cases, providing answers and justice
for families and communities.
About Othram Inc.
Othram is the world's first private DNA laboratory built
specifically to apply the power of modern parallel sequencing to
forensic evidence. Othram's scientists are experts at recovery,
enrichment, and analysis of human DNA from trace quantities of
degraded or contaminated materials. Founded in 2018, and located in
The Woodlands, Texas, our team
works with academic researchers, forensic scientists, medical
examiners, and law enforcement agencies to achieve results when
other approaches fail. Follow Othram on Twitter @OthramTech or
visit Othram.com to learn how we can help you with your case. Visit
dnasolves.com to learn how anyone can make a difference in helping
solve the next cold case.
Media Contact
David Mittelman, Othram, 1 (832)
906-4247, connect@othram.com , https://www.othram.com
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