Ihthisham Ali, Ph.D.

Head of DNA Laboratory, Forensic Services
Maldives Police Service
Ihthisham Ali has been awarded Doctor of Philosophy in genetics research by the University of Leicester for his work on PRDM9 and recombination hotspots. In 2008, Ihthisham started the DNA Laboratory at Forensic Services in Maldives Police Service and has worked as the technical lead in forensic DNA casework up
to the present day. He introduced GC-MS testing of seized drugs at the Drug and Chemical Laboratory. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he advised at policy and laboratory level to deploy RT-PCR testing services across Maldives.
He also helps oversee the long-term development of Forensic Services.
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