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:
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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.
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OVERVIEW of Themes and Topics in #FF past editions
Ed. | Theme | Date | Link | Lead story | Story 2 | Story 3 | Story 4 | Story 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35 | Dont Walk, Run! | 17 Nov 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/5bOkvHvEM?languageTag=en&cid=bfd72eb1-5b19-4abb-9b88-30608d7e526a | OPERATION IDENTIFY ME - INTERPOL'S I-FAMILIA DATABASE | DON'T WALK, RUN!
GLOBAL FORENSIC RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES | LESSONS LEARNED
THE DANGER OF HIGH TESTING THRESHOLDS | ARTICLES OF INTEREST
THE MOST CONSISTENT FINDING IN FORENSIC SCIENCE IS INCONSISTENCY | #MVFJ - Nominee |
34 | Is Mentorship the key... | 03 Nov 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/0cOkLB6Pd?languageTag=en&cid=bfd72eb1-5b19-4abb-9b88-30608d7e526a | LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT YOUR CASE | FACE OFF
JOIN THE FACE SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM
| ARTICLES OF INTEREST
FROM WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS TO LYSIS TECHNIQUES | #ASKtheProf!
CAN WE PRIORITISE THE SUBMISSIONS PLEASE?! | #MVFJ - Nominee |
33 | We represent something much bigger... | 27 Oct 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/0aOjltBbo?languageTag=en&cid=bfd72eb1-5b19-4abb-9b88-30608d7e526a | DNA HIT OF THE YEAR
LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT YOUR CASE | SHARING BEST PRACTICES | ARTICLES OF INTEREST
REVAMPING STR SEQUENCE NOMENCLATURE | UPCOMING DNA EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
ONLINE & IN-PERSON EVENTS | #MVFJ - Nominee |
32 | Putting the kind back... | 20 Oct 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/79OjCicDh?languageTag=en&cid=bfd72eb1-5b19-4abb-9b88-30608d7e526a | ARE YOU MY MOTHER?
ANCIENT DNA ANALYSIS OF EGYPTIAN HUMAN MUMMIES | ONE SAK AT A TIME
SOMALIA JOINS THE GLOBAL SAK DONATION PROJECT | WE HEARD IT ON THE DNA GRAPEVINE
UNCOVERING THE TRUTH & RISKING LIFE FOR DEATH | THE FORENSIC VISIONARY
SPOTLIGHT ON THIS WEEK'S #MVFJ FINALIST | #MVFJ - Nominee |
31.1 | Birthday Edition | 13 Oct 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/5eOiZhn29?languageTag=en&status=Draft&cid=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 | |01 - REFLECTIONS ON A SEPTUAGENARIAN
70 AND STILL SOLVING MYSTERIES | A YEAR OF SCIENTIFIC DESTINY
DR. BUDOWLE AND THE DNA DOUBLE HELIX DISCOVERY | WE HEARD IT ON THE DNA GRAPEVINE
MEETING IN MALTA | ACADEMIC INSIGHTS
UNLOCKING THE MISSING PIECES: DNA CONCERNS IN LTMP CASES | #MVFJ - Nominee |
31 | Stories of Courage... | 06 Oct 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/dbOhxaFn4?languageTag=en&status=Draft&cid=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 | 'THE NOBODIES'
DNA IDENTIFICATION AMID A GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS | FORENSIC SCIENCE REGULATORS | EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
WORLD POLICE SUMMIT AWARDS, SASHG ARTICLE COMPETITION & FSF STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT | DNA CRUSADERS MAKING WAVES
MALAIKA, TUMI & VICTOR MAKE THE FORENSIC COMMUNITY PROUD | #MVFJ - Nominee |
30 | Stories of Courage... | 29 Sep 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/0bOhQjtrl?languageTag=en&cid=bfd72eb1-5b19-4abb-9b88-30608d7e526a | REFLECTIONS ON #ISHI34
FIRST-HAND INSIGHTS FROM DENVER, COLORADO | #ASKthePROF
EXPLORING LIGASE TREATMENT AS A REPAIR METHOD | ACADEMIC INSIGHT
CRITICAL SKILLSET OF TOP CRIME SCENE EXAMINERS
| GLOBAL HAPPENINGS
LIBYA FLOOD DISASTER & THE POTENTIAL OF DNA | |
29 | Expressing Our Heartfelt Condolences ... | 15 Sep 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/b8Of_zJRE?languageTag=en&cid=bfd72eb1-5b19-4abb-9b88-30608d7e526a | GLOBAL UPDATE
MOROCCO EARTHQUAKE AND HOW YOU CAN HELP | WE HEARD IT ON THE DNA GRAPEVINE
EMPOWERING THE SURVIVOR | DNA HIT OF THE YEAR
SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2024 | NATIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCE WEEK
CELEBRATING ACADEMICS | |
28 | Addressing the Forensic DNA Policy Gap in Africa | 8 Sep 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/43Ofh78US?languageTag=en&cid=7f9c8338-18fa-42ba-83a9-45d6d72f6bcb | How interim DNA policies can make a difference in Africa | New spray used to track sperm in CSI's | New Forensic Inst. in Rwanda | Free Crime Scene Resource for the DNA Toolkit | The DNA identification process for burnt remains. |
27 | Challenges of DNA / Burnt remains | 1 Sep 23 | https://www.dnaforafrica.com/so/16OfAsq9d?languageTag=en&utm_campaign=1300ebf2-ae67-4347-af45-89fe62da7b16&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=4f783cd4-1e26-40d1-8555-f21a8e42dabb | What DNA analysis techniques do forensic scientists employ to identify remains following a fire | IS A FUTURE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE STILL ATTAINABLE FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS? | New State-of-the-Art FSL in Africa | Exploring the Risk of Cognitive Bias | GEARING UP FOR ISHI CONFERENCE 2023 |