Genomics Consulting & Scientific Services

DNAID’s Genomics Division provides advanced DNA analysis, method development, and scientific consulting for forensic, medical, humanitarian, and research communities. Led by internationally recognized expert Dr. Charla Marshall, our genomics work is rooted in scientific rigor, validated methodology, and ISO-aligned quality standards.

🧪 Our Expertise

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Methods

• Whole mitogenome sequencing (mtDNA)

• Hybridization capture for degraded samples

• SNP panels for kinship, ancestry, and missing-persons identification

• Quality and contamination assessment

Forensic & Humanitarian Identification

• Low-quantity and highly degraded remains

• Cold cases, historical remains, and repatriation support

• Disaster victim identification (DVI)

• Missing-persons programs

Laboratory Validation & Accreditation

• ISO 17025 / ANAB technical documentation

• Pipeline validation (wet lab + bioinformatics)

• Method development & optimization

• Internal audit preparation

Scientific Project Development

• Federal, DoD, NIJ, NSF, and academic proposals

• Program design for large-scale identification initiatives

• Technical review of datasets, reports, and publications

Training & Workshops

• mtDNA and NGS fundamentals

• SNP-based identification

• Lab quality systems

• Scientific communication

📚 Deliverables You Can Expect

• Full validation reports

• SOPs and quality documentation

• Bioinformatics summaries

• Technical review and sign-off

• Scientific manuscript contributions

• Grant-writing assistance

• Training curricula and presentations

👤 Lead Scientist: Dr. Charla Marshall

Dr. Marshall brings experience as Deputy Director and Chief of Emerging Technologies at AFDIL, where she led the development and implementation of advanced DNA sequencing for forensic identification missions. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and trained scientists around the world.