Bureau expresses its condolences to families of soldiers fallen in Babushera and Gumista

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LEPL - Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau expresses its condolences to families of soldiers fallen in Babushera and Gumista, who heroically fought for the territorial integrity of Georgia, and honors their memory. 

The process of identification of Georgian heroes reburied from Babushera and Gumista began in September, 2013 with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
DNA experts of the National Forensics Bureau conducted genetic analysis of up to 1500 relatives of the missing soldiers, out of which 230 genetic profiles have been processed. 

Experts of the Bureau attended the FBI "CODIS" data-base conference

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Experts from the LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau participated in the CODIS Customer Conference which was held on November 17-19 in the US, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Over 500 participants from around the world attended the conference. The participants shared experience of working with the data-base.

Deputy Head of Biological Forensics Department Tamar Giorkhelidze and expert Ia Ediberidze represented the Bureau at the Conference.
"CODIS" (Combined DNA Index System) is a DNA data-base system developed by FBI in 1994. It is a computer system that collects DNA data and allows to exchange information between all accredited DNA laboratories both, in and outside the country. 

US Investigative Bureau trains Forensic Medicine Department

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On November 19, 2014, chief expert of the US Investigative Bureau, Kris Sperry delivered a training for the Forensic Medicine Department of the LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau. The training was organized by the US Embassy of Georgia (INL Program).  Interns and residents of the Tbilisi State Medical School participated in the training together with the Bureau experts. 

Visit of the Armenian Delegation to the Forensic Medicine Department

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On November 12, 2014, Forensic Medicine Department of the LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau hosted a working group from Armenia within the framework of the study visit, which envisaged experience sharing between Georgian and Armenian colleagues. The visit focused on gaining experience in the field of exhumation. The Armenian colleagues had an opportunity to get acquainted with the modernly equipped laps of the Department and also meet with the representatives of Argentinian group and the   International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRD). 

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