Diana Hall

Diana Hall is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), and leads research at the Forensic Genetics Unit of the Romandie University Center for Forensic Medicine (CURML) since 2010. She also teaches at the UNIL School of Criminal Justice and was appointed to her current academic rank in 2024.

Her research focuses on forensic genetics, particularly the development of molecular methods for analyzing complex and unbalanced DNA mixtures. Her pioneering work on DIP-STR markers has advanced forensic DNA profiling in criminal investigations, prenatal paternity testing, and transplant monitoring. She has conducted extensive research on individual ancestry inference using genetic markers as investigative leads.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in the development and validation of DIP-STR technology for forensic applications, especially in cases involving trace DNA, touch samples, and high-ratio mixtures. These studies demonstrate both technical innovation and practical implementation in real forensic settings.

Scientific Affiliations:

• Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne
• Romandie University Center for Forensic Medicine (CURML)
• UNIL School of Criminal Justice

Research and Advising: Diana Hall leads a research group focused on novel molecular approaches in forensic genetics. She has not publicly listed any students, but her team has produced impactful research in forensic DNA analysis. Her work is supported by institutional affiliations rather than specific grant mentions in the text. She has contributed significantly to forensic science through methodological innovation.

Laboratories and Teams: She is affiliated with the Forensic Genetics Unit at CURML, where her research integrates molecular biology, genetics, and forensic science to solve practical challenges in criminal justice and clinical monitoring.