Learn how biological evidence helps solve criminal cases in Uruguay.
- Date: mar 4, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Downtown Campus - Auditorium - Cuareim 1451
Organized by:School of Engineering
The talk is based on the experience of the Forensic Biology Laboratory.
The course will cover the main types of biological evidence analyzed (blood, bodily fluids, tissues, DNA), the technical procedures used in the laboratory, and the importance of the chain of custody and quality assurance.
Drawing on the professional experience of its leadership, examples will be shared of how scientific expertise contributes to the clarification of facts and supports the justice system.
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Patricia Cortazzo, M.A.
Master of Biological Sciences and head of the Biological Laboratory at the National Scientific Police Directorate.