Objective SNPs have several properties that make them suitable for forensic DNA analysis. The main aim is to design and validate micro arrays for SNP typing for the high-throughput forensic identification of individuals. Three typing platforms have been selected including matrix assisted time-of-flight mass spectrometry, conventional spotting micro-arrays on glass slides and electronically activated micro arrays. Different multiplexing amplification strategies and methods to increase the accuracy of SNP typing as well as their potential efficiency in forensic casework scenarios will be explored. This will be achieved by dividing the tasks into four work packages addressing SNP selection, PCR multiplex design, micro array technology assessment, and forensic applications. Deliverables will include a panel of 50 SNPs with high efficiency in forensic genetics, and the development of one typing system for each of the three micro array platforms. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsDNAengineering and technologymaterials engineeringnatural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsnucleotidesnatural scienceschemical sciencesanalytical chemistrymass spectrometry Programme(s) FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.3.-6. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : Measurements and Testing Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator JOHANNES GUTENBERG UNIVERSITAET MAINZ EU contribution No data Address Am Pulvertum, 3 55131 MAINZ Germany See on map Total cost No data Participants (2) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all QUEEN MARY AND WESTFIELD COLLEGE - ST. BARTHOLOMEWS & THE ROYAL LONDON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Miles End Road E1 4NS LONDON See on map Total cost No data UNIVERSIDADE DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Spain EU contribution No data Address San Fransisco s/n - Campus Historico 15782 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA See on map Total cost No data