ABCs of DNA | Using Mitochondrial DNA

The ABCs of DNA is an ongoing series of in-depth presentations on various DNA topics, presented by well-known speakers as well as knowledgeable AGS members.

Topic: Using Mitochondrial DNA

Presenter: Roberta Estes

Roberta Estes has been a professional scientist and business owner for 35+ years, (MS Computer Science, MBA, graduate work in Geographic Information Systems), as well as an obsessed genealogist since 1978.

In 2005, reflecting her interest and expertise in genetics for genealogy, she formed DNAeXplain, a company providing genetic research, analysis, and consulting services.

Roberta is a National Geographic Society, Genographic Project affiliate scientific researcher, and became part of the design team in 2012. Roberta has authored multiple academic papers and provided content and consultation to the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the History Channel, National Geographic Magazine, FamilyTreeDNA, and other organizations and businesses.