Molecular Biology
VIDEO: Senior Scientist Joy Beyer and Scientist Michelle Spiden on VIFM’s DNA and Molecular Biology services.
VIFM’s Molecular Biology laboratory provides DNA typing services for:
- the identification of human remains
- cases requiring determination of parentage; and
- other matters that require DNA analysis
The VIFM’s DNA testing laboratory began in 1989 and has extensive experience in the field of forensic DNA technologies and DNA profiling. The laboratory is developing techniques to allow detection of genetic variations that predispose individuals to sudden cardiac arrhythmias (prolonged QT syndrome), and potentially other genetic based diseases.
We provide a wide range of forensic medical and scientific services including paternity and sibling testing for the general public.
For more information on paternity and sibling testing, please download our VIFM Information sheets here:
Or click here to go to our Paternity Testing page.
Accreditation
Our laboratory is fully accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), Australia for forensic DNA analysis and DNA Paternity Testing.