Seminar on “DNA Analysis in Crime Detection” Department of Forensic Medicine, University Medical & Dental College organized a seminar on “DNA Analysis in Crime Detection”. Chief Guest Prof Dr Ashraf Tahir, Director General, Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) Lahore presented very interesting case studies which provided valuable insight into the practical applications of DNA analysis and its profound impact on forensic investigations.
These real-life examples illustrated how DNA evidence has been instrumental in solving intricate cases nationally and internationally by PFSA. “DNA analysis is a game changer in crime detection and gives crucial links”, Dr Ashraf Tahir added. Prof Dr Aamir Ali Choudhry, Principal UMDC in his address appreciated the valuable services of PFSA under the supervision of Prof Dr Ashraf Tahir.Dr Nasir Siddiq, from PFSA, Ms Zahida Maqbool, Additional Registrar were present in the seminar.
Prof Dr Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Prof Dr Haji Muhammad Aslam, Prof Dr Shirza Nadeem, Prof Dr Saeed Akbar Tariq, Dr Mubin Inam Pal, and Prof Dr Khurram Suhail Raja were present in the seminar.
Prof Dr Ashraf Tahir along with others visited and evaluated the students’ efforts and awarded trophies among the position holders. He appreciated the students for their hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm.
A large number of students of UMDC also attended the informative session. Department of Forensic Medicine also organized a poster competition on the occasion to provide MBBS students a platform to show and polish their skills of creativity and presentation.
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