DNA Commission

The DNA Commission was brought to life in 1987 due to the rapid progress in the development of DNA polymorphisms, and has published its first recommendation in 1989 (Forensic Sci. Int. 43, 109-111). The role of the commission was described in the introduction of this first publication as follows: The DNA Commission is usually represented by the Executive Committee of the ISFG as well as number of experts, who are called into the commission depending on the subject of discussion. The commission has a chairman who is appointed by the Executive Committee, and who is responsible for chairing the meetings, and drafting the recommendations.

The DNA commission is chaired by

The recommendations of the DNA Commission have all been published in scientific journals. In October 2009, the DNA Commission has started an initiative to develop biostatistical freeware for mixture interpretation. Please visit our new software development site and participate in our projects!