"Challenges and Innovations In Forensic Science During The Covid-19 Pandemic"
The Society for Forensic & Analytical Scientists Nigeria (SFASN), in conjunction with the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos and Nebraska Institute of Forensic Sciences, Lincoln, USA, will hold its maiden Forensic Conference as scheduled below:
- Date: Wednesday, 11th – Thursday, 12th November, 2020
- Time: 10:00a.m. – 3:0p.m
- Venue: Online via Zoom
- Sub-themes:
- Cybersecurity and Forensic Databases
- Covid-19 Pandemic: Rape and Extrajudicial Killings
- Forensic identification: Impressions, Patterns and Trace Evidence
SPEAKERS
Dr. Matthias Okoye, M.D., J.D.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Director, Nebraska Institute of Forensic Sciences Inc., Lincoln, USA
Prof. Eugenia D'Amato
PLENARY SPEAKER
Head, Forensic DNA laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, University of Western Cape, South Africa
Dr. Khalid Adekoya
PLENARY SPEAKER
Acting Head, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, University of Lagos
Dr. Richard Somiari
PLENARY SPEAKER
Director, Lagos State DNA & Forensic Centre (LSD & FC)
Prof. John Obafunwa
PLENARY SPEAKER
Forensic Pathologist and Member, Advisory Board, Nebraska Institute of Forensic Sciences, Lincoln, USA
Dr. Rukayat Koleoso
PLENARY SPEAKER
Secretary, Computer Networks, Infrastructure Management and Security (CoNIMS) Research Group, Department of Computer Sciences, University of Lagos.
Dr. Charles Ochie
PLENARY SPEAKER
Director, Graduate School, Albany State University, Georgia, USA
Dr. Uzoma Okafor (MAC fellow)
PLENARY SPEAKER
Director of Forensic Program, Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science, Albany State University, Georgia, USA
HOSTS
Professor Folasade Ogunsola
CHIEF HOST
Acting Vice Chancellor, UNILAG
Prof. A. A Adekunle
Co-Host
Dean, Faculty of Science, UNILAG
Dr. Khalid Adekoya
Host
Ag. Head, Cell Biology & Genetics Dept, UNILAG