Demo Data from EDBT 2026 / reviewers in the wild / expert
Kristen Mittelman
dblp:428/3688
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1ranked-venue papers
0as first author
1since 2021 · last 2026
—ORCID · none
Domains — the database's venue-derived domains; a paper can count in several
Applied, interdisciplinary, general and emerging computing · 1 · 1 since 2021
Expertise — from the expertise taxonomy: the topics of the expert's papers under the CCF categories. A weight counts papers with recency: 1 for a paper about the topic, 0.3 when the topic is its context, halved every five years.
| Interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and emerging computing
1 paper |
Bioinformatics and computational biology · 100% |
Topics — the 2 heaviest of 3, each with the papers that count most for it
| Topic | Weight | Papers | Last | Evidence papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bioinformatics and computational biology › biological data visualization
pedigree visualization |
1.0 | 1 | 2026 | Othram maps: a graph-powered platform for pedigree visualization and forensic intelligence · Bioinform. 2026 |
Bioinformatics and computational biology
genetic epidemiology |
0.3 | 1 | 2026 | Othram maps: a graph-powered platform for pedigree visualization and forensic intelligence · Bioinform. 2026 |
Methods — techniques the papers use, named apart from their topics
graph-based load-on-demand engine · 1.0
| Year | Publication | Venue | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Othram maps: a graph-powered platform for pedigree visualization and forensic intelligenceabstractMOTIVATION: Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) requires building and interpreting complex family trees that integrate genetic, genealogical, and contextual metadata to associate unknown donors of forensic evidence with reference samples of potential relatives. Existing genealogy platforms are not optimized for forensic workflows, lack scalable infrastructure for large pedigree trees, and pose usability challenges in investigative settings. Othram Maps is a graph-powered platform for generating, ranking, and visualizing genealogical hypotheses. It was developed to support forensic investigations but also has applications in adjacent domains such as biomedical research and genetic epidemiology. RESULTS: Othram Maps is a graph-powered web platform designed for forensic intelligence applications. Unlike traditional tree tools, it uses a flexible graph architecture that enables dynamic visualization and exploration of family trees of any size or structure encountered in forensic genetic genealogy. A custom load-on-demand engine supports smooth navigation of trees with thousands of individuals, while global and detailed views provide scalable, real-time interactivity for collaborative casework. Othram Maps is actively used by genetic genealogists and forensic practitioners to identify human remains and investigate unsolved violent crimes. AVAILABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION: Othram Maps is freely available at https://maps.othram.com. The platform is fully web-based and runs on all modern desktop and mobile browsers without the need for installation. It is compatible with most current mobile devices, enabling secure, on-the-go access for field or collaborative work. Additional information on the platform's features, functionality, and algorithms is provided in the Methods, available as supplementary data at Bioinformatics online. Stephen Newman, Bruce Budowle, Kristen Mittelman, David Mittelman |
Bioinform. | 3 |