Advanced DNA Study Group

Description:

The Council offers advanced DNA methods with a new study group in 2023. This group offers two meeting times each month. Both sessions cover the same chapter.

This group will be discussing advanced topics and everyone participating is expected to have a solid understanding of DNA use in genealogy and be comfortable using the tools provided by their testing companies.

There is no fee for participating in this study group, it is a benefit for any member of a society that is a member of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies.

Each member of the group will be expected to read and study one chapter each month. Group members are welcome to research and introduce related material in each session.

Attendees should be prepared with three to five discoveries/questions for discussion. Group members will share their knowledge and participate in the discussions. Group facilitators will help guide discussions and redirect discussions as needed to keep the group on topic. Facilitators will not teach classes, but may participate in discussion and share their knowledge and experience.

This is an ADVANCED study group and will require significant commitment.

Study Group Prerequisites

Participants must have:

1. Understand basic genetic genealogy including the use of autosomal atDNA, Y-DNA, and mt-DNA in genealogical research. This could be obtained from a completed study of Genetic Genealogy in Practice> by Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne or equivalent DNA knowledge.
2. Each participant will have access to DNA test results and be familiar with the website and analysis tools of at least three different testing companies.
3. Access to a copy of Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies edited by Debbie Parker Wayne. This book is available from most booksellers with a list price of $49.95.
4. Time to read and study each chapter prior to the monthly meetings. Many of these chapters will require reading more than once and applying the techniques presented.
   
   

Recommended DNA Book:

The group will review a new chapter from Debbie Wayne Parker's book: "Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques & Case Studies" as noted above.

Users can purchase this book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Genetic-Genealogy-Techniques-Studies/dp/1733694900/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1J4ZGUDKICGGD&keywords=Advanced+DNA+techniques&qid=1682883349&sprefix=advanced+dna+techniques%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-2

Each chapter in this book is written by a different expert and they are stand alone. If you miss a session it will not effect your participation in other sessions.

Chapter Titles

1. Lessons Learned from Triangulating a Genome
2. Visual Phasing Methodology and Techniques
3. X-DNA Techniques and Limitations
4. Y-DNA Analysis for a Family Study
5. Unknown and Mis-attributed Parentage Research
6. The Challenge of Endogamy and Pedigree Collapse
7. Parker Study: Combining atDNA & Y-DNA
8. Would You Like Your Data Raw or Cooked?
9. Drowning in DNA? The Genealogical Proof Standard Tosses a Lifeline
10. Correlating Documentary and DNA Evidence to Identify an Unknown Ancestor
11. Writing about, Documenting, and Publishing DNA Test results
12. Ethical Underpinnings of Genetic Genealogy
13. Uncovering Family Secrets: The Human Side of DNA Testing
14. The Promise and Limitations of Genetic Genealogy

Below is the group schedule for each chapter for both groups.

Schedule:

* These dates have been delayed one week to avoid holidays.

The Advanced DNA group meeting videos are available to members in the Council's website members only section.

To sign up for this group, please contact Glenn York at dna@cocouncil.org.