Criminalistic Sciences

Principal Investigator (PI)/Coordinator: Prof. Giancarlo Di Vella
Principal Investigator (PI)/Coordinator: Prof. Carlo Robino

Team

• Prof. Giancarlo Di Vella, Full Professor, Head of Research Team
• Prof. Carlo Robino, Associate Professor, Head of Research Team
• Dr. Greta Cena, Medical Resident
• Dr. Serena Aneli, Junior lecturer
• Dr. Grazia Mattutino, Technician
• Dr. Elena Chierto, Technician

PI contacts
Prof. Giancarlo Di Vella
E-mail: giancarlo.divella@unito.it
Phone: +39 0116705918
Webex Room
Sezione di Medicina Legale, Corso Galileo Galilei 22, 10121, Torino

Prof. Carlo Robino
E-mail: carlo.robino@unito.it
Phone: +39 0116705917
Webex Room
Sezione di Medicina Legale, Corso Galileo Galilei 22, 10121, Torino

Research Activities
Forensic Genetics Section
Application of molecular biology techniques to judicial issues (personal identification and ascertainment of consanguinity relationships), with particular reference to: use of haploid DNA markers (chromosome Y, X, mtDNA); extraction of human DNA from skeletal remains and ancestry information markers for the identification of victims of migration accidents; determination of the nature of traces by analysis of mRNA expression; development of protocols for genetic and forensic analysis in sexual violence victims.

Electronic Microscopy Section
Scanning electronic microscopy in the forensic and criminalistics fields (in particular forensic traumatology and search for shot marks); study of ancient human finds. Study of primers and bullets of different brands and years of production, with particular regard to new concept ammunitions.