Forensic Laboratory for DNA Research (FLDO)

The FLDO was founded in 1994 as an independent Dutch forensic DNA contra-expertise laboratory, accredited by the Dutch Board of Accreditation (RvA: L198).

The FLDO is specialized in applying very sensitive genotyping methods on extremely small quantities of DNA. These methods are not only used for forensic casework, but also for DNA analyses on difficult samples such as ancient skeletons, dental elements, old and stained histological microscope slides etc. with the purpose of human identification. The FLDO is also fully equipped for the reconstruction of the various biological relationships (kinships) among (distantly related) humans.

For more information see the FLDO site (in Dutch).

Key publications

Our team

  • Dr. Susan Kloet - Head of the FLDO
  • Thirsa Kraaijenbrink - Deputy Head of the FLDO and DNA expert
  • Eveline Altena - Researcher
  • Laura A.H.P. Wirken - Quality manager
  • Patricia Ibrahim-Willemse - Research technician
  • Rick H. de Leeuw - Research technician
  • Marije te Raa - Research technician
  • Ron Schouten - Research technician
  • Denise de Wit - Research technician
  • Monique Kouwenberg - Secretary