Celebration event hosted by Turi King marking 35 years of DNA fingerprinting.
On September 10, 2020, Turi King hosted a significant event at the University of Leicester to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Sir Alec Jeffreys's pioneering DNA fingerprinting paper. This event brought together figures in forensic science and individuals whose lives were impacted by DNA technology.
Showing her commitment to public science engagement, this celebration not only highlighted the transformative power of genetic technologies over the past decades but also honored the connection between scientific advancement and personal destinies. Under King's stewardship, the event underscored the societal influence of DNA fingerprinting from its inception to its current applications.