Investigator Community

Using forensic epigenetics to solve crimes

In this new Investigator blog, Dr. Athina Vidaki, a post-doctoral researcher at Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, discusses how changes in DNA methylation biomarkers can help identify cell types in forensic samples, estimate the age of an unknown person and even discriminate between monozygotic twins with identical DNA profiles.

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Investigator Forum

Meet the global forensics community

QIAGEN’s Investigator Forums provide a unique opportunity for members of the global forensics community to come together in one place, both in person and virtually, to discuss the latest breakthroughs in human ID science. Learn more about these conferences and find out why they’re a can’t-miss-it opportunity!

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Young Investigator Awards

Supporting the next generation of forensic scientists

Part of our mission is to help the next generation of forensic scientists achieve their career goals and make a lasting impact on the field of human identity and forensics. That’s why QIAGEN initiated the Young Investigator Awards, which recognize and promote outstanding scientific work by young forensic scientists. Learn more about how you can apply for this award to support your research!

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Investigator Blog

What's your story?

Forensic science touches our communities in many ways. As a company that's dedicated to advancing the science of human identification and forensics, QIAGEN is passionate about showcasing the contributions of the talented and hardworking scientists and graduate students working in this field. To better amplify the impact of your work and recognize your achievements, we’ve launched the Investigator Blog. You can submit your own story to the blog: Read on to find out how!

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How to submit your story

Eligibility and evaluation
No project is too big or small! We invite contributions from anyone who’s been working in the field of human identification and forensics for less than 10 years and is currently affiliated with an institution or university. Most importantly, we want you to share the goal of making a positive impact on our community.
Rewards and benefits
Upon acceptance, we will publish your story on the QIAGEN Biomarker Insights blog. Your work will receive broad recognition through promotion on our social media channels. You’ll also be invited to our LinkedIn Young Investigator Community where you can network with your peers. Plus, we’ll offer you an invitation to one of our next Investigator Forums, as opportunities arise.
Submit your story
Please download and fill out the application form. We encourage you to submit photos of yourself, your lab and any other images that will help tell your story in addition to your written submission. All completed forms, along with your pictures, should be emailed to Young.Investigator@qiagen.com. Please mention your full name followed by 'Investigator blog application' in the subject line of the email.

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LinkedIn community

Communication, learning and relationship building

QIAGEN’s Young Investigator Community is a closed group for forensic scientists who are working towards a PhD/MSc in a forensics or HID discipline or have received their PhD/MSc within the last five years. We offer practical support for your studies: frequent learning opportunities from webinars, chat group discussions, networking with peers, access to insights, QIAGEN R&D and product management, early awareness of new products and activities from QIAGEN, as well as the chance to win travel bursaries to attend scientific meetings.

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