Microbial Evidence Analysis
Examination and identification of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms recovered from forensic evidence.
Detection and characterization of microorganisms associated with criminal or suspicious events.
Biological Threat Investigations
Laboratory support for investigations involving suspected biological agents.
Scientific examination of materials associated with potential biothreat incidents.
Technical support for biosecurity and biosafety investigations.
Outbreak and Epidemiological Investigations
Microbial characterization to support public health investigations.
Molecular typing of microorganisms to assist in determining possible sources and transmission pathways.
Collaboration with national public health authorities during outbreak investigations.
Environmental and Wildlife Microbiology
Examination of microbial evidence from environmental samples.
Investigation of microbial contamination associated with environmental or wildlife-related offences.
Laboratory Identification and Characterization
Isolation and identification of microorganisms.
Molecular confirmation using PCR and sequencing technologies.
Antimicrobial resistance characterization where required for forensic investigations.
Applications
Our forensic microbiology services support:
Criminal investigations
Biosecurity and biothreat response
Public health investigations
Food contamination and foodborne outbreak investigations
Environmental crime investigations
Wildlife crime investigations
Disaster response
National security investigations
Who Can Request Our Services?
RFI provides forensic microbiology services to:
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB)
Rwanda National Police (RNP)
National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA)
Courts of Law
Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)
Ministry of Health (MH)
Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA)
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA)
Environmental and wildlife authorities
Other government institutions
International partner organizations through authorized cooperation
Our Commitment to Quality
All examinations are performed using validated laboratory methods, rigorous quality assurance procedures, and strict chain-of-custody requirements to ensure that scientific findings are reliable, objective, and suitable for judicial and administrative proceedings.
Why Choose RFI?
Specialized forensic microbiology expertise
Advanced molecular diagnostic technologies
Secure evidence handling and traceability
High-quality scientific standards
Support for justice, public health, and national security
Commitment to innovation and scientific excellence
Contact Us
For information on forensic microbiology services, evidence submission requirements, or technical support, please contact the Rwanda Forensic Institute.
Future-Oriented Version (Recommended for RFI)
Since RFI is positioning itself as a regional central of excellence, you may wish to use a broader title:Forensic Microbiology & Biothreat Response
This better reflects your long-term vision and encompasses forensic microbiology alongside emerging capabilities in microbial genomics, biosurveillance, bioterrorism response, and microbial source attribution. It positions RFI alongside leading international forensic science institutions that integrate forensic science with national biosecurity and public health preparedness.
RFI – Advancing Justice Through Science.