3rd Forensic Science Symposium 2016

The 3rd Forensic Science Symposium 2016 is organized by theDNA Analysis Laboratory, Natural Sciences Research Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD-NSRI-DAL),Institute of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippine Diliman (UPD-CS-IB)and theProgram on Forensics and Ethinicityof thePhilippine Genome Center (PGC-FnE).TheDNA Analysis Laboratory (DAL), formerly known as the Genetic Engineering Laboratory of theNatural Sciences Research Institute (UPD-NSRI), was established on May 16, 1996 as a research facility for human population genetics as well as forensic DNA analysis. Today, the UPD-NSRI-DAL is involved in numerous scientific projects involving DNA analysis from various forensic casework samples as well as establishment and expansion of Philippine genetic database using capillary electrophoresis-based and next generation sequencing technologies. In addition to their research, the laboratory also offers DNA testing services for parentage (paternity and maternity) and human identification as part of their extension and public service work.

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About the Symposium
The UP Diliman Institute of Biology (UPD-IB) first offered Biology 397 Forensic Biology Seminar Series as a graduate course in November 2012. The course covered fundamental topics in forensic sciences which included DNA analysis, botany, microbiology, crime scene investigation and legal/ethical issues in forensics. 
Bio397 also provided opportunities for students to work with the DNA Analysis Laboratory of the Natural Sciences Research Institute (UPD-NSRI-DAL) and the Program on Forensics and Ethnicity of the Philippine Genome Center (PGC-PFnE) to co-organize a forensic symposium that was open to the public. The 1st Forensic Science Symposium (FSS2014) was held at the NSRI Conference Room on 11 February 2014 with the theme “Forensic Science in the Philippines: Status, Challenges and Opportunities”. The following year, the 2nd FSS (FSS2015) adopted the theme "The Next Generation/The Now Generation" and focused on the use of DNA technology in disaster victim identification. 
For this year, the organizers have combined the 3rd FSS (FSS2016) with the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of UPD-NSRI-DAL on 16 May 2016, and have adopted the theme "DNA as a Catalyst for Change". Speakers were especially selected from amongst the institutional collaborators of the UPD-NSRI-DAL as well as those who gave invaluable support in their own professional capacities from 1996 to 2016. The lectures would take us back to 1996 when DNA forensics was relatively unknown in the Philippines, through the years of struggle to engage the various stakeholders in activities aimed at demonstrating the utility of forensic science, and finally to the present when different scientific fields such as genetics, environmental biology, pathology, anthropology and medicine are being utilized to help criminal investigations, to settle civil disputes and/or to aid Philippine courts by providing objective evidence relevant to a particular case. Four international experts, namely Dr. George Sensabaugh Jr., Professor Emeritus, Forensic and Biomedical Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley; Mr. Christopher Asplen, former  Director of the US National Commission on DNA Evidence and currently the Attorney in charge, Life Sciences Practice, Hill Wallack LLP; Pn. Nor Aidora Saedon, Head of the Crime Unit, DNA Forensics Section, Department of Chemistry, Malaysia; and Ms. Sheila E. Dennis, former Assistant Director, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, New York City and currently a DOST-PCIEERD Balik Scientist at the UPD-NSRI-DAL, would share their  valuable insights on the contribution of forensic science in strengthening the criminal justice system in different parts of the world.
Welcome to FSS2016!
Topics and Speakers:
May 16, 2016 (Monday) The Impact of Forensic DNA Analysis on the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Assault Cases Dr. George Frank Sensabaugh Jr. Professor Emeritus, Forensic and Biomedical Sciences, University of California, Berkeley 
The Impact of DNA Forensics in the Criminal Justice System Mr. Christopher H. Asplen, Esq Attorney in charge, Life Sciences Practice, Hill Wallack LLP 
The Use of Wildlife Forensics (DNA Barcoding) in Determining Species Identity of Pangolins Dr. Perry S. Ong Professor, Institute of Biology, College of Science, UP Diliman 
DNA and Child Sexual Abuse Cases in the Philippines Dr. Bernadette J. Madrid Executive Director, Child Protection Network, Inc. 
Forensic Pathology Practice in the Philippines Dr. Raquel Del Rosario-Fortun Chair, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, UP Manila 
“Dead men tell no lies” Dr. Francisco A. Datar Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, UP Diliman May 17, 2016 (Tuesday) DNA Profiling in Malaysia: Applications to Islamic Laws and Ethnic Traditions Pn. Nor Aidora Saedon    Head, Crime DNA Unit, DNA Forensics Section, Department of Chemistry, Malaysia 
Government Efforts Against Human Trafficking: Gains and Challenges Prosecutor Darlene R. Pajarito Executive Director, Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking, Department of Justice 
Disaster Victim Identification: Beyond World Trade Center Ms. Sheila Marie E. Dennis DOST-PCIEERD Balik Scientist, DNA Analysis Laboratory, NSRI, UP Diliman 
Disaster Victim Identification in the Philippines Dr. Wilfredo E. Tierra Head, Disaster Victim Identification Assistant Chief, Medicolegal Division National Bureau of Investigation 
Filipino Population Genetics: Another Aspect of UPD-NSRI-DAL Research Mr. Frederick C. Delfin University Research Associate, DNA Analysis Laboratory, NSRI, UP Diliman 
DNA as a Catalyst for Change Dr. Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Head, DNA Analysis Laboratory, NSRI, UP Diliman Director, Program on Forensics and Ethnicity, Philippine Genome Center, UP Senior Lecturer, Institute of Biology, College of Science, UP Diliman 
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Organizers:
The 3rd Forensic Science Symposium 2016 is organized by the DNA Analysis Laboratory, Natural Sciences Research Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD-NSRI-DAL), Institute of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippine Diliman (UPD-CS-IB) and the Program on Forensics and Ethinicity of the<STRONG STYLE="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Philippine Genome Center (PGC-FnE).

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