LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensic Bureau hosted a delegation representing Forensic Institution of Armenia. Within the framework signed between the National Forensic Bureau and the Armenian representatives in 2013, the delegation participated in the training session at the Bureau. Head of the Forensic Biology Department, Nino Kochiashvili awarded certificates to the participants after they completed a two week long training at the Bureau.
Members of the delegation Andranik Manvelian, Arpine Navasardian and Ana Hokhanisian learned specifics of forensic DNA examination. The training addressed following topics:
• Security measures at the DNA Laboratory
• Prevention of DNA Contamination
• Extracting DNA samples, storage and its use
• DNA forensic examination in compliance with international standards
• Interpreting DNA forensic examination results
• Skills of testimony about DNA forensic examination.
National Forensic Bureau is a leading Forensic Institution in the region. It is equipped with modern and high technology base, and has professionals of high qualification. Examinations carried out in the Bureau are unique in the region.
LEPL Levan Samkharauli Forensic National Bureau considers sharing experience in all forensic directions highly significant and remains ready to reciprocate with neighboring countries and colleagues.