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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 |
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1 | Launch of #ForensicFridays | 20 Jan 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/53ONF987v?languageTag=en | Importance of publishing: Professor Bruce Budowle | Spotlight: Human trafficking | East Africa News: Diploma in Mortuary Science | CSI Pearl Afia Dansowaa, Forensic DNA investigator, Ghana | |
2 | Introduction to DNA for Africa | 27 Jan 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/adONpB5sx?languageTag=en | DNAforAfrica mission explained | Map Project: of DNA Progress in Africa | Spotlight: Convicted offenders still not being sampled | Public Awareness Initiative: The Confident Scientist Outreach | Mbali Shongwe, Change Advocate, SA |
3 | Collaboration | 3 Feb 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/f1OON0CoS?languageTag=en | Global SAK Donation Project | Event announcement: HIDS 2023 | Call to Action: No DNA, no release of offenders! | Jennifer Degner, SANE, Texas | |
4 | Dedication to survivors | 10 Feb 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/f1ONP5oCQ?languageTag=en | Podcast: The Queen of Crime tells her story (Nicole Engelbrecht) | Tips on "How to" get published shared by Prof. Bruce Budowle | Threesis academic challenge: Calling for African submissions | Event announcement: FIU 12th annual Forensic Science Symposium | Victor Omondi, Forensic Scientist, Kenya |
5 | Connectivity = Change | 17 Feb 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/a7OPF5WuC?languageTag=en | Structured DNA profiling programme | Warrior Woman: Adv. Bonnie Currie-Gwamo | Case study: DNA genealogy match leads to arrest in Idaho killings | SAK global donation project update | Dr Uwom Eze, ASFM President, Nigeria |
6 | DNA legislation and oversight | 24 Feb 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c4OPpWOhp?languageTag=en | Launch: Virtual HIDS 2023 | DNA backlog reduction promotes justice | Convicted offender index: essential index on national DNA database | Panel Discusison Event | Dr Aaron Amankwaa, Forensic Biometrics and Genetics Researcher |
7 | Informed consent | 3 Mar 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/bfOPvnnUH?languageTag=en | Tips on informed consent by Prof. Bruce Budowle | Informed consent in practice: UCT academic research | Forensice Genetic Frequency Databasis Ethical Considerations Workshop Budapest, Event announcement: | Final call 10th ASFM in Kigali, Rwanda | Prof Marion Mutugi |
8 | Recap 10th ASFM Conference in Rwanda | 10 Mar 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/09OQn35Wd?languageTag=en | African Forensic Science Academy (AFSA): Launch announcement: | How genetics also helps support gorilla conservation | ASFM the story of a coconut, a mouse, and touch DNA | Truly African research: Scarification and tribal markings | Dr Grace Midigo, Pathologist |
9 | Accreditation and regulation | 17 Mar 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/65ORUhsJw?languageTag=en | Zambia: The first forensic science regulator in Africa | Case study: Henri van Breda trial | To be, or not to be accredited: Opinion piece Vanessa Lynch | Chat with Guillermo Ortiz, Lead/Technical Assessor, ANAB, What is an ISO standard? | Innocent Makasa, Zambia |
10 | Reflection edition: In loving memory | 24 Mar 23 | https://shoutout.wix.com/so/06OS4dLDG?languageTag=en | Launch: 3rd Forensic DNA Symposium 2023 | Why mass burials are not recommended for mass disasters | DNA from Beethoven's hair reveals a suprise | Swabbing techniques for forensic DNA revoery: Help to inform standardisation of DNA collection protocols across casework | John Lynch |