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.

ISFG membership includes free access to the print and 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. 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: October 2016]! The 27^th ISFG Congress will be held in Seoul, South Korea, August 28 ­– September 2, 2017. The congress website has been updated to provide details about deadlines, schedules, workshop topics and more; please visit http://www.isfg2017.org. The 28^th ISFG Congress will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, September 9-14, 2019.