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25/08/2026

Back from a short sabbatical, Vanessa headed straight into Montréal, Canada for two forensic genetics events back to back: the ISFG Congress and the McGill CGP Symposium. One of the sessions Vanessa presented on was on incidental findings, what happens when DNA reveals something nobody asked for. More on that soon.

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19/03/2026

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10/03/2026

Student & Early-Career Researchers | AFF2026

The 6th African Forensic Forum is proud to showcase emerging voices in forensic science. Join us for presentations from student and early-career researchers exploring innovative work shaping the future of forensic practice across Africa.

Featuring:

🔹 Ms Tumisang T. Mbedzi – Mass Fatality Incidents, Conflict and Migration: the value of scarification and tribal markings in forensic casework
🔹 Mr Michael Menear – Digital PCR: A Novel Approach to Body Fluid Identification
🔹 Ms Beatrice Phiri – Forensic DNA Analysis and the Processing of Sexual Assault Cases in Zambia

Due to overwhelming interest, in-person attendance is now fully subscribed, but free online participation remains available.

📲 Register via the link in bio to receive your direct access link to the online sessions.

📅 18–19 March 2026
📍 Cape Town

JusticeThroughScience

10/03/2026

Across two days, the 6th African Forensic Forum brings together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners to explore the future of forensic science in Africa.

🔬 Day 1 highlights innovative research from student and early-career forensic scientists, presenting new work on forensic DNA technologies, human identification, wildlife crime investigations, and sexual offence casework.

⚖️ Day 2 focuses on forensic frameworks, human identification systems, investigative technologies, and applied forensic practice, with expert presentations, panels, and forward-looking discussions shaping the next generation of forensic science.

Due to overwhelming interest, in-person attendance is now fully subscribed, but free online participation for both days remains available.

📲 Register via the link in bio to receive your direct access link to the online sessions.

📅 18–19 March 2026
📍 Cape Town

10/03/2026

Meet the Hosts | AFF2026

We are proud to introduce the hosts of the 6th African Forensic Forum:

🔹 Dr Vanessa Lynch – Regional Director, DNAforAfrica
🔹 A/Prof Laura Heathfield – Head of the Biomedical Forensic Science Unit, University of Cape Town
🔹 Adv. Vaughn Rossouw – Legal Advisor, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Together they bring expertise spanning forensic science, policy, human identification, and international humanitarian law, guiding two days of discussion on the future of forensic science across Africa.

Due to overwhelming interest, in-person attendance is now fully subscribed, but free online participation remains available.

📲 Register via the link in bio to receive your direct access link to the online sessions.

📅 18–19 March 2026
📍 Cape Town

09/12/2025

Africa’s forensic community is coming together in Cape Town in 2026.

📍 Africa Forensic Forum (AFF 2026)
📅 18–20 March 2026
🏛️ Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute (OFPI), Cape Town, South Africa

Hosted by DNAforAfrica, the University of Cape Town, and the ICRC, AFF 2026 coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Forensic Pathology Service in the Western Cape.

Over three days, this hybrid event (with limited in-person attendance) brings together:
• Researchers and scientists
• Forensic pathologists and medico-legal practitioners
• Technologists and innovators
• Policy makers and mortuary managers
• Students and emerging forensic professionals

The programme will include presentations and workshops on:
• Forensic pathology and medico-legal death investigations
• Student-led research
• Human identification and DNA analysis
• Forensic policy and governance
• Emerging challenges and success stories from across Africa

Call for Abstracts
Submissions are open for oral and poster presentations in forensic research, case reports, and practice insights.
Important information
– No funding is available for speakers or attendees; all participation costs are the responsibility of the individual.
– Programme details and registration updates will be released soon.
– Link in bio for all info.

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