Introducing the Forensic Genomics Consortium - Research that cracks crime

Forensic genetic research focuses on analysing DNA from biological crime scene samples to help criminal justice professionals identify victims and suspects. The Forensic Genomics Consortium Netherlands was founded in 2008 to take this research to a higher level.

There is still much to gain in this specialised field, as current routine forensic genetic research methods are relatively slow and inefficient. The alliance’s main objective is to develop new forensic genetic tools to help solving crime cases more effectively.

FGCN organises a Summer School in
Forensic Genomics

16 – 18 August 2012
Mercure Den Haag Central Hotel
The Hague, the Netherlands

The Summer School is aimed at young forensic scientists or researchers, who would like to increase their knowledge in forensic genetics. It will be theoretically as well as practically orientated and the various topics will be presented by international speakers.

Topics to be covered:

• Forensic DNA phenotyping
• Interpreting DNA evidence
• Familial searching
• RNA in forensics
• Improved forensic DNA analysis
• Forensic epigenetics

We have a limited capacity for participants, so if you are interested be quick!

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