Population Genetics

At the department of Human Genetics, most population genetic research is done by the Forensic Laboratory for DNA Research (FLDO) and focuses on the development and use of genetic variants as a tool to reconstruct the evolution and migration of human populations.

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 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)

Prof.dr. Peter de Knijff    
Principal Investigator / Professor Population- and Evolution Genetics

Eveline Altena                    
Researcher

Thirsa Kraaijenbrink          
Researcher

Laura A.H.P. Wirken                         
Quality manager