International Society for Forensic Genetics
International Society for Forensic Genetics
Our society aims to promote scientific knowledge in the field of genetic markers as applied to forensic science. This is mainly achieved through regular regional and international meetings, our journal Forensic Science International: Genetics and the work of our expert DNA commissions
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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
Research on genetic markers for forensic and population genetic applications
Collaboration with the ISFG and with other tax-exempt organizations
Providing scientific information in forensic and population genetics. This includes maintaining publicly accessible databases such as 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)
Operating and maintaining the IT infrastructure required for the ISFG
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.
April 29, 2026
Please read the information in the member's area here
April 14, 2026
The ISFG is preparing a set of online symposia to cover specific forensic genetic topics that have currently shown increasing interest in training and education, according to requests and feedback from previous events.
March 23, 2026
It’s March and our first newsletter for 2026 is out! There is a lot to read about our society and all the news regarding recent ISFG and working group activities and, of course, the ISFG 2026 Congress coming soon, so please read the March 2026 Newsletter here