OUR MISSION EXPLAINED IN 5 STEPS
Our goal is to help find solution based action in the fight against crime.
Through our experienced forensic DNA experts and key opinion leaders, we offer the data and policy information needed to make DNA database strategy decisions in the following ways:
PODCAST SERIES
Vanessa Lynch, Regional Director of DNAforAfrica as she talks about the mission behind DNAforAfrica and her thoughts on how Africa can benefit from using DNA and DNA Databases to solve crime and assist victims of crime and GBV.
PODCAST SERIES
Vanessa Lynch, Regional Director of DNAforAfrica as she talks about the mission behind DNAforAfrica and her thoughts on how Africa can benefit from using DNA and DNA Databases to solve crime and assist victims of crime and GBV.
PODCAST SERIES
Vanessa Lynch, Regional Director of DNAforAfrica as she talks about the mission behind DNAforAfrica and her thoughts on how Africa can benefit from using DNA and DNA Databases to solve crime and assist victims of crime and GBV.
5#FDNAS 2025 | PROGRAM
MOROCCO 5#FDNAS 2025
DNA DATABASE TRACK: Themes for Discussion over 2 Days
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DNA Databases: Functionality, Differentiation and Software Solutions
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Population Allele Frequency Databases: Purpose, Current Status in Africa and Resource Requirements
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Challenges in Resolving UHR/MP Cases: Current Workflows, Regional Challenges, Key Stakeholders in Human Identification
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Why Regional Collaboration? The Need for Regional Transnational Cooperation and Current Projects
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Key Legal and Policy Considerations for Sharing DNA Data Regionally
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I-Familia Explained: Technical Review, Profile Submission and Anticipated Challenges
EVENTS
08h00 - 13h00
Scientific DNA Workshop (Closed)
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
13h00 - 18h00
Free Time to Explore the Victoria Falls (At Own Cost to Participant)
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
18h00 – 21h00
4th Forensic DNA Symposium Cocktail Event (Registration Table Will Be Open)
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
07h30 - 08h00
[30mins]
REGISTRATION
Note: Registration Will Also Be Open at the Cocktail Function
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
08h00 - 08h10 [10mins]
WELCOME and Introduction to Event Committee Team
Dr Vanessa Lynch
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
08h10 - 08h30 [20mins]
OBJECTIVES Over 2-day Event
Mr Stephen Fonseca
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
08h30 - 09h15
[45mins]
DNA DATABASES:
- Functionality
- Differentiation
- Software Solutions
PANEL DISCUSSION 1
LED BY: Dr Vanessa Lynch
PANEL:
Brig. Joe Smith
Dr Aaron Amankwaa
Mr John Mungai
Prof. Bruce Budowle
A/Prof. Laura Heathfield
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
09h15 - 10h00
[45mins]
POPULATION ALLELE FREQUENCY DATABASES:
- Purpose
- Current Status in Africa
- Resource Requirements
PANEL DISCUSSION 2
with Presentation slides combined
LED BY: A/Prof Laura Heathfield
PANEL:
Ms Donna-Lee Martin
Mr Innocent Makasa
Lt. Col. Sharlene Otto
Ms Eva Aluvaala Nambati
Mr Yasin Farah
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
10h00 - 11h00
[1 hr]
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
Zambian Ministry
(Coffee and Tea Will Be Available)
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
11h00 - 11h30 [30 min]
INTERACTIVE SESSION:
Audience Participation via Wooclap Platform
LED BY: Adv Vaughn Rossouw
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
11h30 - 12h15
[45 mins]
CHALLENGES IN RESOLVING UHR/MP CASES:
- Workflows
- Regional Challenges
- Key Stakeholders in Human Identification
PANEL DISCUSSION 3
with Presentation slides combined
LED BY: Vaughn Rossouw
PANEL:
Ms Vonita Thompson
A/Prof Laura Heathfield
Mr Stephen Fonseca
Dr Adam Mucheleng'anga
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
12h15 - 13h00
[45 mins]
WHY REGIONAL COLLABORATION?
The Need for Regional Transnational Collaboration
in DNA Data Sharing for Human Identification Initiatives:
Current Projects
PANEL DISCUSSION 4
LED BY: Mr Stephen Fonseca
PANEL:
Dr Francois-Xavier Laurent
Ms Brittany Graham
Dr Vanessa Lynch
Ms Lucinda Evert
Mr Innocent Makasa
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
13h00 - 14h00
[1 hr]
LUNCH
LUNCH
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
14h00 - 14h45
[45mins]
KEY LEGAL AND POLICY
Considerations for Regional DNA Data Sharing
PANEL DISCUSSION 5
with Presentation slides combined
LED BY: Dr Vanessa Lynch
PANEL:
Brig. Joe Smith
Prof. Marion Mutugi
Mr John Mungai
Dr Aaron Amankwaa
Prof. Bruce Budowle
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
14h45 - 15h30
[45mins]
I-FAMILIA EXPLAINED:
Technical Review, Profile Submission,
and Anticipated Challenges
1. Criminal Case Profile Submission
2. Humanitarian Case Profile Submission
3. Legal Issues When Reaching Across Borders
4. Logistical Issues When Reaching Across Borders
PRESENTATION: Dr Francois-Xavier Laurent
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
15h45
SUNSET RIVER CRUISE
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
08h00 - 08h30
[30mins]
OVERVIEW OF DAY ONE
Presentation Slides Showing Discussions of Day 1,
Overview of What Was Discussed,
Drawing on These Outcomes
PRESENTATION: Ms Donna-Lee Martin
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
08h30 - 09h15
[45mins]
‘AFRICA’: Accelerating Forensic Regional
Identification Capacity in Africa
PRESENTATION: A/Prof Laura Heathfield
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
09h15 - 10h00
[45mins]
REGIONAL DATABASES
Developing a Basic Infographic on the Workflow of Humanitarian Case DNA Profiling and the Use of I-Familia – Asking for Audience Feedback
Infographic Feedback to Demonstrate Understanding of National Workflows and Identify Ways to 'Connect to Protect' Transnationally
PRESENTATION: Dr Francois-Xavier Laurent
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
10h00 - 10h30
[30mins]
TEA / COFFEE BREAK
TEA / COFFEE BREAK
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
10h30 - 12h00
[1 hr+30min]
BREAKAWAY WORKING GROUPS
Groups Tasked with Recommending and Drafting:
Guidelines for Submitting DNA Profiles to I-Familia;
Standard Operating Procedures for Sharing (UHR/MP)
Case DNA Profiles with INTERPOL’s I-Familia
LED BY: Mr Stephen Fonseca
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
12h00 - 13h00
[1 hr]
FEEDBACK: Groups to Provide Feedback
on Recommendations for Points 1 and 2 Above
LED BY:
Mr Stephen Fonseca
Dr Francois Xavier Laurent
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
13h00 - 14h00
[1hr]
LUNCH
LUNCH
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
14h00 - 15h00
WHERE TO FROM HERE?
Reflections and Action Points
Regional Collaboration
Future Meetings
Consultative Processes
FINAL PANEL DISCUSSION
LED BY: Dr Vanessa Lynch
PANEL: Dynamic
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
15h00 - 15h30
WRAP UP (All Tracks)
Event Committee Team
MAY 21 - Tuesday 2024 | DNA-TRACK day 1
