Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs MoU with the National Forensic Sciences University to  open ‘Center of Excellence’ in India

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in  serving science, signed an MoU with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) on  March 15th, 2021. The collaboration is to establish the NFSU-Thermo Fisher Scientific  Centre of Excellence for DNA forensics. The center will be at NFSU’s premises in  Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The state-of-the art facility will focus on conducting research,  method/workflow development and provide scientific demonstrations and training in the field  of DNA forensics. 

“At Thermo Fisher, we deliver some of the most comprehensive validated products, expertise  and application support to the forensic science community. Through the center we aim to  facilitate training and ensure access to industry-leading solutions that provide highly accurate  results while fulfilling the demand for forensic experts in the country and around the world.  Our partnership with NFSU reinstates our commitment to fulfill our mission which is to  enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer”, said Amit Chopra,  managing director, India and South Asia, Thermo Fisher Scientific. 

Technology innovation, automation, databases, and good laboratory practices are essential to  the pursuit of justice. The objective of Thermo Fisher’s collaboration with NFSU is to bring  together leading minds and instrumentation, supporting the development of workflows and  integrated solutions designed to increase efficiencies, and bring awareness regarding the  advancements in DNA forensics. 

“The Centre of Excellence is uniquely placed to help forensic scientists, partners and law  enforcement bodies to collaborate and develop workflows that will help push use of cutting edge technology in the field of DNA forensics. The collaboration will take us a step closer in  making the world a safer place to live,” said Peter Waterman, global commercial leader,  human identification business for Thermo Fisher Scientific. 

“We welcome the establishment of this advanced and first of its kind CoE in the country. The  center will significantly improve access to integrated, high-quality human identification  solutions and positively impact capacity-building of forensic scientist and students in the  country. We look forward to a highly impactful collaboration with Thermo Fisher in India,”  said Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. J.M Vyas, NFSU.