Welcome

to the International Society for Forensic Genetics ­– ISFG. The society aims to promote scientific knowledge in the field of genetic markers as applied to forensic science.This is mainly being achieved through regular meetings of either regional or international nature, our journal Forensic Science International: Genetics and the work of our expert DNA commissions. Check the publications page for access to recent international congress proceedings and scientific recommendations by the ISFG. These publications can be accessed openly.

• Scientists with interest in forensic genetics who want to join the ISFG may click here to apply for membership.

Contact board@isfg.org.

ISFG Limited Liability Company (LLC)

The LLC ISFG Support gGmbH was founded to directly and exclusively serve the charitable purposes of the ISFG. Its main purpose is the promotion of science and research, particularly through: 1. Research on genetic markers for forensic and population genetic applications. 2. Collaboration with the ISFG and, when appropriate, with other tax-exempt organizations by:
a) Providing scientific information in the field of forensic and population genetics, especially through maintaining publicly accessible databases such as the Y-Chromosome Haplotype Reference Database (YHRD), EDNAP mtDNA Population Database (EMPOP), and STRs for Identity ENFSI Reference Database (STRidER);
b) Organizing scientific events (e.g., ISFG international conferences and workshops);
c) Operating and maintaining the IT infrastructure required for the ISFG;
d) Raising and distributing funds to other charitable entities for tax-privileged purposes. The organization acts selflessly and not for profit. Its funds may be used only for its statutory purposes. No shareholder may receive profits or benefits from its funds; in the event of dissolution or withdrawal, only the paid-in capital and the fair value of any contributed assets may be returned. No person may be favored through expenditures unrelated to the company’s purpose or through disproportionately high remuneration. The LLC is entitled to participate in or acquire other enterprises with the same or similar objectives and to establish branch offices. In compliance with the provisions of the German Fiscal Code governing charitable organizations, it may take any measures that serve to promote its statutory purpose. ISFG membership includes free access to the online editions of Forensic Science International: Genetics. Please log in to read and download articles via the section reserved for members. ISFG members have also access to the workshop presentations and lectures of invited speakers at the most recent ISFG congresses. The 31^st ISFG Congress will be held in Montreal, Canada, August 17 ­– 21, 2026. More OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE: The ISFG DNA Commission has started an initiative to develop open source biostatistical software for mixture interpretation. Please visit our new software development site for forensic casework and participate in our projects [last update: Nov. 2021]. FORENSIC DNA PHENOTYPING online resources: Please visit our new Forensic DNA Phenotyping page [last update: October 2023] DONATIONS We greatly appreciate your support to our society! Donations are used to fund our society’s activities in the future, namely to promote the exchange of knowledge, training and education in Forensic Genetics. Please donate here