DNA evidence can make or break a wildlife crime case. But only when it is collected correctly, processed under validated conditions, and interpreted with precision.
This four-day laboratory course at Avans University of Applied Sciences gives you direct, hands-on experience with the two principal methods used in forensic DNA analysis: Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profiling and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
You work in a real validated forensic laboratory, supervised by a qualified forensic analyst, progressing from DNA extraction through to full profile interpretation and case-based application. The course ends with a structured comparative evaluation — so you leave knowing exactly when to use which method, and why that decision matters in court.
DNA extraction and quantification, execution of STR analysis, profile interpretation, and identification of analytical error sources within a real forensic case context.
Preparation and execution of full NGS workflows, interpretation of sequencing data, and evaluation of scenarios where NGS adds value over STR.
Systematic assessment of both methods across reliability, cost, processing time, and interpretative complexity — applied directly to wildlife forensic scenarios.
Processing samples in accordance with established QA standards and contamination control protocols — the non-negotiable baseline for evidence admissibility.
Spots are strictly limited to 16 participants. Selection is based on professional profile and motivation — not first-come, first-served.
Reserve Your Spot — Module 02 →Deadline: 30 June 2026 · info@wildlifeforensic.com