CONTACT FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
János Woller
E-mail: wollerj@nszkk.gov.hu
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Genetics carries out the comparative study of human nuclear and mitochondrial DNA for genetic identification of crime scene samples, unknown bodies, missing persons and kinship following international guidelines. Based on the expert activity the Department has the duty to maintain and manage the national forensic DNA database and takes part in international data exchange.
Beyond the expert work, the employees of the Department take part in different scientific projects, aiming the development of technology of forensic genetics and anthropology.
The Department is accredited according to MSZ EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 standard.
The Department has four units for
- Normal level nuclear DNA analysis
- LCN nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis
- Reference sample analysis for DNA databasing and paternity / kinship testing as well as for forensic anthropology
- DNA database registry
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS
Attila Tapasztó
forensic geneticist
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The Department of Genetics is involved in the international exchange of DNA profile data on the basis of EU legislation with 22 member states.
We actively participate in the ENFSI DNA Working Group.
