Asian Forensic Sciences Network

DNA Workgroup (DNAWG)

Objective:
The DNA Workgroup serves as a platform to share, discuss and promote research to advance the field of forensic biology. It is the only established scientific working group of forensic biology experts in Asia with members from 29 institutes in 9 countries.

Purpose:
• Strengthen the science of forensic biology for use in the criminal justice system
• Encourage discussion and sharing of expertise and knowledge
• Enhance inter-laboratory collaboration
• Promulgate best practices and quality assurance standards

Focus areas:
• Activity level propositions
• Age prediction
• Ancestry inference
• DNA Databasing
• Forensic DNA methods
• Kinship analysis
• Quality assurance system
• Probabilistic genotyping
• Massively parallel sequencing
• Molecular autopsy
• Serological testing

Activities:
• Annual workgroup scientific presentations covering research and innovation in various areas of interest in the field
• Professional lectures / workshops conducted by world-renowned forensic experts
• Inter-laboratory collaborative exercises for process and method bench marking

Position Held Name Country / Region Institute
Chairperson Dr. Byung Won Chun Korea National Forensic Service New
Vice-Chairperson Ms. Aidora Saedon Malaysia Department of Chemistry
Secretary 1 Dr. Li Caixia People's Republic of China Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security
Ms. Tan Jiayu Singapore Health Sciences Authority
QC Coordinator Dr. Lorna Santos Philippines Philippine National Police New
Members Ms. Sia Fwu Shii Brunei Darussalam Department of Scientific Services New
Ms. Vianaliza Abdul Rajak Brunei Darussalam Department of Scientific Services
Dr. Herawati Sudoyo Indonesia Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology
Dr. Djaja Surya Atmadja Indonesia Indonesian Association of Forensic Pathologist
Ms. Lisda Cancer Indonesia Centre for Medical and Health Services, Indonesian National Police HQ
Mr. Putut Tjahjo Widodo Indonesia Forensic Laboratory Centre, Indonesian National Police HQ
Mr. Min Kyu Choo Korea Korea Coast Guard New
Dr. Sung Tae-myung Korea Scientific Investigation Laboratory, Ministry of National Defence
Dr. Su-Jeong Park Korea Supreme Prosecutor's Office New
Dr. Pun Wai Yeng Macau SAR Forensic Science Department of Judiciary Police
Prof. Li Yue People's Republic of China Guangzhou Forensic Science Institute
Mr. Zhang Rui People's Republic of China Forensic Science Center of Guangdong Provincial, Public Security Department
Dr. Wang Chong People's Republic of China Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security New
Mr. Zhang Guangfeng People's Republic of China Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security New
Ms. Wang Qin People's Republic of China Institute of Forensic Science, Hangzhou Public Security Department New
Prof. Yong Jiang People's Republic of China Institiute of Forensic Science, Tianjin Public Security Bureau
Prof. Lin Chang People's Republic of China The Institute of Evidence Law and Forensic Science, China University of Political Science and Law
Ms. Aida Magsipoc Philippines National Bureau of Investigation
Dr. Cora Maria Ungria Philippines National Science Research Institute, University of Philippine
Assoc. Prof. Christopher Syn Singapore Health Sciences Authority
Mrs.Tan Wai Fun Singapore Health Sciences Authority
Dr. Waiyawuth Worawee Thailand Central Institute of Forensic Science
Prof. Dr. Tanin Bhoopat Thailand Chiang Mai University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rerkamnuaychoke Budsaba Thailand Ramathibodi Hospital
Dr. Charoendee Pingsuthiwong Thailand Department of Medical Sciences
Dr. Kornkiat Vongpaisarnsin Thailand Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkornn University
Pol. Lt. Col. Watee Asawutmangkul Thailand Institute of Forensic Medicine, Police General Hospital, Royal Thai Police
Pol. Maj. Hathaichanoke Boonyarit Thailand Institute of Forensic Medicine, Police General Hospital, Royal Thai Police
Mr. Dang Mai Anh Tuan Vietnam Forensic Medicine Centre of Ho Chi Minh City New
Dr. Nguyen Van Ha Vietnam Forensic Science Institute