Listening to forensic laboratories: insights from CapCell’s end-user survey
A survey of 40 forensic laboratories across 22 countries provides insights into current challenges and future innovation needs in sexual assault casework.
CapCell research presented at ISFG 2026
CapCell researchers presented new microfluidic, single-cell and practitioner-focused approaches to analysing complex forensic DNA mixtures at ISFG 2026 in Montréal.
CapCell joins the 2026 Projects to Policy Seminar in Brussels
CapCell participated in the 2026 Projects to Policy Seminar in Brussels, joining newly launched Horizon Europe civil security projects, EU policy representatives and key actors from the European security research and innovation ecosystem.
CapCell featured in major Dutch newspaper article on forensic DNA innovation
CapCell coordinator Dr Athina Vidaki was interviewed by Algemeen Dagblad about the challenges of forensic DNA analysis and how new single-cell technologies could support more precise evidence interpretation.
CapCell shares first project insights at EDNAP and ENFSI meetings
CapCell partners shared early findings on end-user needs and intact cell recovery at the EDNAP and ENFSI DNA Working Group meetings in Palermo.
CapCell featured in WIRED Greece article on single-cell DNA technology
WIRED Greece has published an article on CapCell and its ambition to advance forensic genetics through microfluidics and single-cell DNA analysis.
Bridging research and operations: CapCell at Europol’s “From Vision to Impact” event
CapCell joined Europol’s Innovation Lab event held from 7-8 April 2026 in the Hague, the Netherlends, to discuss how Horizon Europe projects can ensure real-world uptake of technologies. The exchange reinforced CapCell’s strong focus on end-user needs and operational relevance in forensic innovation.
SpermFACS publication highlights the scientific foundation for CapCell’s follow-up research
A new SpermFACS publication in Analytical Chemistry highlights highly sensitive forensic cell sorting and provides the scientific basis for CapCell’s follow-up research on miniaturised microchip-based DNA analysis.
CapCell coordinator Athina Vidaki featured in Maastricht University interview
Maastricht University has published an interview with CapCell coordinator Athina Vidaki on new approaches to DNA analysis in forensic science and their potential to support sexual violence investigations.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026, CapCell showcases a carousel of quotes from its female researchers, recognising their key role in advancing innovation and collaboration in European forensic science.