Using DNA for composite sketches

DNA-based facial reconstruction aims to predict external features based solely on genetic information. Forensic scientists could use them to create composite sketches. The workshop “DNA-based facial reconstruction” will deal with the technology in a multidisciplinary way. Experts from genetics, anthropology, statistics, political and social sciences as well as forensics discuss various aspects of the topic: How are these reconstructions created? How reliable are the results? Should forensics use them, and what are the risks and benefits associated with them? Prof. Dr. Amade M'charek from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Prof. Dr. Mark Shriver from Penn State University, USA and Prof. Dr. Denise Syndercombe-Court from King's College London, England will address these questions and more.

• What: Workshop
  
  
• When: December 18, 2018, 2pm
  
  
• Where:
  University Library Freiburg
  Lecture hall
  Platz der Universität 2
  79098 Freiburg
  
  
• The event is open to the general public.
  
  
• Host: Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University College Freiburg, Mathematical Institute
  
  
• Contact information: Peter Pfaffelhuber, +49 (0)761/203-5667
  
  
• No registration is required.
  
  
• The event is free of admission.
  
  
• The event will be held in English.
  
  
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