29 January 2025
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Join us in March for DNA Discoveries Month, as we present a series of insightful online webinars led by some of the best speakers in the field.
What is DNA Discoveries?
Now in its second year, the DNA Discoveries online event is dedicated to genetic genealogy, as many of the world’s top DNA experts come together for presentations and workshops.
Each of the eight expert sessions includes:
- A 45-minute Zoom talk
- A 30-minute Q&A, during which you can submit your questions to the speaker.
- Choose to attend individual talks at £12 each or opt for the 'bundle' ticket to enjoy all sessions for £99/£79
- Bundle tickets also include a digital edition of ‘DNA Discoveries’ – the brand new, 100-page guide to DNA for family history, worth £14.99!
- Each session will be recorded and available to view until 30 May 2025
Buy the bundle ticket and attend all talks
The 2025 Programme
BanyanDNA: a power tool for solving genealogical problems
Date & Time: 24th March, 6:30 PM
Speaker: John Cleary
Details: Join us for John Cleary’s presentation which will guide Banyan beginners in building complex trees and solving the relationship between clusters of matches
Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle
DNA Testing for Genealogy: Your Questions Answered
Date & Time: 26 March, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Donna Rutherford
Details: Join us for Donna Rutherford’s presentation which will explore common FAQs about DNA testing for genealogy, providing practical advice and clear explanations for beginners.
Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle
Making DNA discoveries using social media - reading between the lines
Date & Time: 2 April, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Janna Helshtein
Details: Uncover the power of social media for uncovering connections to DNA matches and building up your family tree. Practical, do-able advice.
Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle
Exploring the Limits of Autosomal DNA
Date & Time: 8 April, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Dr Sophie Kay
Details: Dive into the science behind DNA: fascinating and informative, this presentation will provide much clearer understanding of the facts that underpin our family history DNA tests.
Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle
My DNA Matches and Me
Date & Time: 10 April, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Laura House
Details: How professional genetic genealogist Laura House uses DNA matches for her own family history research.
Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle
WATO? Plus: Unlocking DNA Clues with DNA Painter's Key Power Tool
Date & Time: 16 April, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Michelle Leonard
Details: ‘WATO is a tool that helps you work out how a specific DNA tester fits into a particular family group and I think at some point EVERYONE will need or want to use WATO!’ says Michelle Leonard. Join us for Michelle’s presentation and learn how it can help you.
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What are realistic expectations of using DNA to find a missing XYZ?
Date & Time: 22 April, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Karen Evans
Details: People often take a DNA test to break through a brick wall but how likely is it?
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The Dangers of Distant Matches
Date & Time: 24 April, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Dr Blaine Bettinger
Details: Join us for Dr Blaine Bettinger’s presentation which will explore the dangers of distant matches when it comes to
DNA testing.
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