The International Society for Forensic Genetics is an international association promoting scientific knowledge in the field of genetic markers analyzed for forensic purposes. The ISFG has been founded in 1968 and represents more than 1100 members from over 60 countries. Regular meetings are held at a regional and international level. Scientific recommendations on relevant forensic genetic issues are developed and published by expert commissions of the ISFG.

The International Society for Forensic Genetics ­– ISFG  aims to promote scientific knowledge in the field of genetic markers as applied to forensic science.This is mainly being achieved through regular meetings of either regional or international nature, our journal Forensic Science International: Genetics and the work of our expert DNA commissions. Check the publications page for access to recent international congress proceedings and scientific recommendations by the ISFG. These publications can be accessed openly.

Scientists with interest in forensic genetics who want to join the ISFG may click here to apply for membership.

ISFG membership includes free access to the online editions of Forensic Science International: Genetics. Please log in to read and download articles via the section reserved for members. ISFG members have also access to the workshop presentations and lectures of invited speakers at the most recent ISFG congresses.