NEWS, EVENTS & MEDIA
Featured in U of T Magazine
Dr. Novroski chats about the power and value of forensic genetic genealogy, while also highlighting some limitations and best practices moving forward. Check it out here!
Decoding DNA.
Dr. Novroski chats with Eugene Liscio of ai2-3D about forensic DNA typing. Accessible here!
W5: 50th Anniversary of the Kenora Bomber
A W5 Special: Dr. Novroski discusses DNA advances and the potential for identifying the Kenora Bomber.
Featured in The Winnipeg Free Press
Dr. Novroski discusses DNA advances in the context of a 50-year case involving the Kenora Bomber.
Featured in UTM’s The Medium
Dr. Novroski sits down to chat with Dalainey Gervais to discuss how forensic genetic genealogy can contribute to both cold cases and the current state of forensic genetics. Check out the article here!
Dr. Novroski chats with CTV National News
On October 6, 2023, Dr. Novroski spoke about how forensic genetic genealogy can be used to solve decades-old cases. Herein, she discusses the use of FGG in two previously unsolved murders from 1983.
Featured in Reader’s Digest Canada
Dr. Novroski speaks about the usefulness of genetic genealogy in connecting family members in the September 2023 issue of Reader’s Digest Canada.
Under the Microscope 2023
Dr. Novroski and co-presenter Amy Smuts share why their talk on Forensic Genetic Genealogy is a must-see at the ISHI conference!
Dr. Novroski talks genetic genealogy on CTV Your Morning!
To watch the full interview, click here.
Graduate Student Rachel Shadoff presents at ISHI.
Rachel attended her first international forensic conference and presented a poster on the feasibility of COPAN MicroFLOQ Direct swabs for expedient DNA STR typing.
With mysterious lack of fingerprints, would-be volunteer can't pass a police check.
Dr. Novroski weighs in on fingerprinting in the digital area for CBC!
In collaboration with UTM’s Biomedical Communications Program, MSc student Michelle (Michie) Wu has created an invaluable teaching aid for the Forensic Science Program and the forensic genetics community on the topic of DNA mixture deconvolution.
Dr. Novroski appointed Editor-In-Chief of Forensic Genomics
Forensic Genomics is the official journal of ISHI. To access the journal homepage, and to submit your next article, please click here!
Dr. Novroski talks advice for students, choosing a career in forensic science, how her career has evolved, her experience at ISHI, and advice to students attending ISHI for the first time. Check out each link for a video on YouTube.
In collaboration with Dr. Frank Wendt, we are addressing two major STR limitations using recent advances in genomics and computational biology.
Let’s Talk Forensics at TIFA 2022!
Join Dr. Novroski and other Canadian forensic experts as we discuss the science of crime scene investigation!
Dr. Novroski appointed to the inaugural ISHI Advisory Committee
To learn about the ISHI Advisory Committee, read more here: https://www.ishinews.com/announcing-the-inaugural-ishi-advisory-committee/
An interview with Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Learn about how Drs Novroski and Marshall utilize the SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer in an academic environment.
How Do Our Phenotype Prediction Models Hold Up in Admixed Populations?
A study that is still under investigation in the Novroski lab was recently highlighted in The ISHI Report.
University of Toronto Blue Book
Dr. Novroski is now featured as an expert and University representative for University Media Relations. Check out her profile at: https://media.utoronto.ca/bluebook/nicole-novroski/
We’re Hiring!
Our lab is hiring! We are actively looking for a part-time forensic biology lab technician to join our team! Apply here before August 15th, 2021!
Learn more about the NSERC Women in Science Mentorship Program!
Dr. Novroski serves as a mentor to young female scholars in STEM. To learn more about the NSERC-funded program, please click here!
New to UTM? Considering applying?
Check out a quick blurb about Dr. Novroski and the Forensic Biology Program at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
DNA, privacy and the law: Are any means justified to catch criminals?
Dr. Novroski weighs in on the reliability of forensic DNA analysis using non-conventional methods.
Want to learn about the future of forensic DNA typing?
Check out Dr. Novroski’s presentation explaining the use of massively parallel sequencing in forensic STR genotyping at the Labroots 2nd Forensic Sciences Virtual Event (free) and online now!
Dr. Novroski discusses DVI recovery efforts on The
Night Side show with host Barb DiGiulio.
Check out the iheartradio Newstalk 1010 interview here!
FSC481 Student Rachel Shadoff’s work is featured by the UTM Research Office.
Check out the link here!
The YouTube Link is Live!
Check out Dr. Novroski’s Genetic Genealogy video on youtube here!
Dr. Novroski had the pleasure of discussing her research with The Medium.
Read the feature article here!
UTM highlights Dr. Novroski as one of the newest members of the growing University of Toronto faculty.
Learn more about Dr. Novroski here!
Dr. Novroski sat down with CBC to talk about DNA and Genetic Genealogy…
Watch the video here!
Dr. Novroski was under the microscope for ISHI…
Check out the interview here!
Check out Dr. Novroski’s upcoming presentation at ISHI 2019!
2019 Convocation for Forensic Science Graduates
Congratulations to all of UTM’s Forensic Science graduates. What an exceptional group of undergraduate students! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Click here to see more photos from the Forensic Science group at Convocation 2019!
University of Toronto Alumni Reunion 2019
UTM hosted a Classes without Quizzes panel on Crime and Forensic Science on June 1st, 2019. Dr. Novroski was both the moderator and a panelist who discussed what a role in Forensic Science really entails.
From left to right: Ryan Duquette, Dr. Nicole Novroski, Dr. Vivienne Luk and recent Forensic Science Program graduate Meaghan Campbell.
Dr. Novroski officially graduates!
Pictured with mentor Dr. Bruce Budowle (left) and Dr. Michael Coble (right) at the UNTHSC Commencement Ceremony on May 18, 2019.
UTM expands forensic science program with new course offerings.
Learn what Dr. Novroski had to say about the 2018-2019 offerings here.
Check out a wonderful feature in The Medium on the Missing Persons course offered by Dr. Novroski.
This article explores what FSC307 is all about! FSC307 is offered bi-annually to forensic and non-forensic students at UTM.