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 Highlights

• Article "stille getuigen zeggen steeds meer" on Dutch magazine De Intermediair
• Prof. Manfred Kayser 'World Expert'
• FGCN & Art | Bullet Proof Skin on international news
• Press Release: Dutch artist creates bulletproof human skin
• Forensic DNA analysis provides new viewpoint on sex and gender issues in competitive sports
• A test to produce DNA information within 6 hours to assist fast police investigations

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Forensic Genomics Summer School 2012 | 16 -18 August 2012

Forensic Genomics Consortium Netherlands (FGCN) will organise a School in Forensic Genomics in the week preceding the 6th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference. The Summer School will be held from Thursday, 16 August until Saturday, 18 August 2012 at Netherlands Forensic Insitute, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Learn more about the Summer Programme »

Designers & Artists 4 Genomics | 17 June 2011 - 8 January 2012

‘2.6g 329m/s’ aka the bulletproof skin is exhibited from 17 June 2011 until 8 January 2012
at the National Museum of Natural History Naturalis, seen in the context of the LiveScience experiment.

Come and see the bullet proof skin in real life! »