This STRmix™ full training workshop will be remotely delivered using the Zoom virtual meeting platform (https://zoom.us/(external link)).
Spaces are limited, so please download the registration form by clicking here [PDF, 53 KB] then email it to rena.lawless@esr.cri.nz as soon as possible to secure your place (1 form per participant). Please note: our workshops tend to become fully booked 4-6 months in advance.
This training is in the latest major version release of STRmix™. Whilst forensic biologist focussed, it is open for attendance by other interested parties including lawyers or scientific experts that act for prosecution or defense legal teams.
General meeting instructions: Please note the following requirements for participation in this remotely delivered STRmix™ 4-day training workshop:
Workshop price: $US 2,000 per participant
Overview: This workshop will provide participants with extensive and full STRmix™ user training, covering likelihood ratios and sampling uncertainty, introduction to STRmix™, and a detailed description of the molecular models and mathematics on which STRmix™ is based. Also included are ample “hands on” sessions to allow participants to use and familiarise themselves with STRmix™ under the guidance of the instructors.
Participants will also receive:
Online training modules: Approximately two weeks prior to the training, participants will be provided with online access to training modules via the Talent LMS e-learning platform (https://www.talentlms.com/(external link)). For best results, please complete these prior to the training.
STRmix™ Evaluation version installation: This will be a remote installation of STRmix™ approximately two weeks before the start of the workshop.
Computer specifications: A laptop or PC is required during the workshop and we recommend it meets the ‘medium’ specifications listed here(external link) as well as having access to the following software:
Draft timetable (subject to minor change)
Time |
≤3 weeks prior |
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
Day 4 |
1000 - 1015 |
Self-directed e-learning modules |
1. Course introduction |
Day 1 review |
Day 2 review |
Day 3 review |
1015 - 1030 |
Please complete these modules at your own pace, prior to the commencement of Day 1 [indicative hours to complete] |
2. Continuous models: Why move? |
7. Exercise: The MCMC game |
11. Overview of STRmix™ LRs |
15. STRmix™ Intelligence Tools. EXERCISE: Database search |
1030 - 1045 |
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1045 - 1100 |
3. Introduction to STRmix™ |
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1100 - 1115 |
- Test my STRmix™ set up [0.25] |
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1115 - 1130 |
- Population Genetic Models [0.5] |
Break |
Break |
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1130 - 1145 |
- Setting propositions and reporting the LR [1hr] |
4. The biological model (DAT) |
Break |
Break |
14b. EXERCISE: Moot Court |
1145 - 1200 |
- Understanding LRs [2.5hrs] |
8. Assigning the number of contributors |
12. EXERCISE: NIST MIX13 |
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1200 - 1215 |
- Variability in the LR [1.5hrs] |
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1215 - 1230 |
- Replicates and Multi-kits [1hr] |
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1230 - 1315 |
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Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
1315 - 1330 |
5. Exercise: Single-source and mixture examples |
9. Exercise: Number of contributors |
12. EXERCISE: NIST MIX13 continued |
16. EXERCISE: Casework examples |
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1330 - 1345 |
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1345 - 1400 |
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1400 - 1415 |
10. STRmix™ output and run diagnostics |
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1415 - 1430 |
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1430 - 1445 |
Break |
Break |
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1445 - 1500 |
Break |
13. STRmix™ Developmental Validation |
17. Workflows |
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1500 - 1515 |
6. Profile building and locus weights |
Break |
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1515 - 1530 |
10. Continued and EXERCISE: Diagnostics & troubleshooting |
18. Implementation & Validation |
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1530 - 1545 |
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1545- 1600 |
14a. EXERCISE: Moot Court |
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1600 - 1615 |
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1615 - 1630 |
19. Wrap-up & Close |
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1630+ |
Day 1 close |
Day 2 close |
Day 3 close |
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