CapCell marks Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2026
During Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2026, CapCell highlights the importance of reliable and interpretable forensic evidence in supporting accountability and access to justice.
CapCell featured in Portuguese national news
Portuguese national newspaper Diário de Notícias has published an article on CapCell, highlighting the role of i3S researchers in developing new forensic technologies for sexual crime investigations.
CapCell consortium meets in Maastricht for in-person kick-off meeting
The CapCell consortium met in Maastricht on 19–20 November 2025 for its first in-person kick-off meeting, bringing partners together to review early progress and align on upcoming priorities. Over two days, teams discussed advances across the scientific work packages, explored cross-WP collaboration and strengthened coordination for the next phases of the project.
CapCell kicks off: A European project to transform forensic DNA analysis
CapCell is a new Horizon Europe project developing the first modular toolkit to isolate and analyse single cells from mixed DNA traces, helping forensic experts identify perpetrators in complex sexual assault cases. Led by Maastricht University with 13 partners across Europe, the four-year project aims to strengthen access to justice through more reliable forensic DNA profiling.