The International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG) was wet up to promote scientific knowledge in the field of genetic markers analysed for forensic purposes. The ISFG was founded in 1968 and represents more than 1100 members from over 60 countries. Regular meetings are held at a regional and international level. Scientific recommendations on relevant forensic genetic issues are developed and published by expert commissions of the ISFG. The working groups are an important forum for the exchange of information, and are quite helpful for dealing with special problems at regional levels. furthermore, they have developed into platforms for quality control and proficiency testing exercises.
The English Speaking Working Group (ESWG) has the genetic and statistical analysis of familial relationships as its focus and is therefore the key meeting for all practitioners in this area. In addition to the scientific meeting there will be a workshop to discuss results of the relationship testing exercise and an opportunity to present and discuss interesting cases from the community.
The ESWG is delighted to celebrate the 2016 meeting in Budapest - a city famed for its cultural and culinary heritages.
We will provide an exciting meeting with cutting edge forensic genetics presentations hosted by acknowledged leaders. The meeting will also include an exhibition program with leading suppliers in the forensic genetics field. We are confident that the accompanying social programme will provide you the opportunity to network, meet old friends, and create new ones.
We would like to thank all those who have sponsored, supported and helped along the way to organise what we are sure will be a most memorable meeting.
We welcome all to Budapest, a truly great city, and look forward to a few days of learning, networking and celebrating.