Othram, the world’s first private laboratory purpose-built for forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) and Sorenson Forensics, a world-class ISO17025-accredited forensic laboratory, have announced a partnership to enable technology that provides law enforcement with the best chance to solve their case.

Othram develops best-in-class forensic DNA technology that combines genome sequencing with advanced human identification applications such as FGG. The company has helped law enforcement solve cases locally and nationally throughout the United States and Canada, many of which had been unsolved for decades.

Sorenson Forensics operates one of the largest private forensic DNA laboratories and has successfully completed DNA testing for more than 100,000 cases. In 2021, the company opened a new forensic laboratory facility to scale its laboratory services.

The new partnership will enable cutting-edge FGG tools for previously tested casework and will also establish a combined workflow for current cases or cases that have not been entered into CODIS yet. Starting today, clients of Sorenson Forensics will now be able to easily leverage forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) technology, through Othram, if their case or cases have not been solved through traditional forensic DNA testing.

The two companies have also joined efforts to co-develop a unified, accredited forensic DNA testing workflow that will combine traditional forensic DNA testing, for searching the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), with Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing®, for searching genealogical databases. The single workflow, a revolutionary advancement for forensic DNA testing, will ensure the best chance for solving a case, while also ensuring minimum consumption of priceless forensic evidence.

About Sorenson Forensics LLC

Sorenson Forensics is a world-class biotechnology firm that provides advanced forensic software and forensic laboratory testing services. Accredited by ANAB and having met all the FBI quality assurance standards, Sorenson Forensics has assisted various local, state, and federal agencies in solving cold cases using advanced DNA technologies. The facility has successfully completed more than 100,000 backlog cases. These cases range in nature from property crimes, homicides, sexual assaults, as well as other violent offenses. Visit sorensonforensics.com to help address your backlog and other unsolved cases.

About Othram Inc.

Othram is a forensic technology company that provides genomic services and deployable workflows to strengthen the infrastructure of justice. As the leading provider of forensic genetic genealogy services, we have helped investigators solve more cold and active cases than any other organization, regardless of case circumstances or the condition of the DNA evidence. In the United States, we work with federal partners and law enforcement in nearly every state, and we also support investigations internationally at both local and national levels. Our technology is purpose-built for real-time forensic intelligence and connects to the world’s largest database consented for forensic genetic genealogy matching.

Learn more at www.othram.com.

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