Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science will host the 3rd edition of the Society for Forensic and Analytical Scientists (SFASN) Conference scheduled for Wednesday, November 10 and Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Faculty of Science Boardroom, University of Lagos between 9:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. daily.
The Conference with the theme, “Forensic Science and Its Application: An Approach to solving National Security Challenges” comprises the following sub-themes:
- Forensic DNA, Pathology and Criminal Investigations
- Insurgency, Rape and Kidnapping
- Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cyber Crimes
- Forensic, Criminology and Law
Registration details are as follows:
| Membership | Physical | Virtual | Renewal |
| Full members | |||
| Non-Full members | |||
| Student members | |||
| Non-Student members |
| Keynote Speaker: | Adenrele Shinaba, B. ED, MPA, mni, PSC+ Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police |
| Plenary Forensic Speakers | Prof. John Obafunwa Forensic Pathologist, LASUTH and member, Advisory Board, Nebraska Institute of Forensic Sciences, Lincoln, U.S.A. |
| Dr. Uzoma Okafor Director of Forensic Programme, Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science, Albany State University, Georgia, U.S.A. | |
| ACP (Dr.) Benedict Agbo Chief Forensic Scientist, Nigeria Police Forensic Science Laboratory Force C.I.D. Annex, Lagos | |
| Prof. Ayodele Atsenuwa [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services)] Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos | |
| Dr. Hamidreza Sharifan Forensic Science Program, Department of Natural Sciences, Albany State University, Georgia, U.S.A. | |
| Dr. Benedict Agweye Head of Forensic, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) | |
| Dr. Kristine L. Konkol Forensic Science Program, Department of Natural Sciences, Albany State University, Georgia, U.S.A. | |
| Dr. Jason Armstrong Criminal Justice Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Albany State University, Georgia, U.S.A. | |
| Dr. Richard Somiari Centre Director, Lagos State DNA & Forensic Centre | |
| Dr. Babatunde Sawyerr Department of Computer Sciences, University of Lagos | |
| Host: | Prof. Sesan Omidiji, President, SFASN |
| Co-Hosts: | Prof. Elijah Oyeyemi, Dean, Faculty of Science Dr. L. A. Ogunkanmi, Ag. Head, Department of Cell Biology & Genetics, UNILAG |
| Chief Host: | Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos |
N.B:
A Pre-Conference Workshop will be held between Monday, November 8 and Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Dr. D. K. Olukoya Central Research Lab, Molecular Biology Unit, University of Lagos.
The following will be discussed at the workshop:
- Crime Scene Simulation
- Blood Splatter Analysis
- DNA Fingerprinting Using Restriction Enzymes
