Kelli Tippett | Laboratory Director, Forensic Services Division
U.S. Secret Service

Day 2 @ 15:30

Reviewing enhancements made in DNA testing

• Explore DNA as a unique biometric identifier and how it differs from other biometrics in accuracy and application.
• Examine applications of DNA in security and identification, including law enforcement, border control, and disaster victim identification.
• Highlight technological advances such as rapid DNA sequencing and its potential for real-time verification.
• Address ethical and privacy challenges, including consent, data ownership, and the risk of genetic profiling.
• Discuss future integration, focusing on scalability, cost, and the role of DNA in next-generation biometric systems.