The People Behind the Science
Our Team
Passionate researchers, bioinformatics engineers, and Rusyn heritage advocates working to bring precision genetic science to the Carpathian diaspora.
Meet the Experts
Every calculator, reference sample, and report at Marleka Identity Labs is built by people who are personally invested in Rusyn genetic heritage.
Daniel Marle
President & Bioinformatics Engineer · Site Creator
Daniel is the founder and driving force behind Marleka Identity Labs. A published author of several widely-used G25 calculators and a creator of original reference samples, he has spent years advancing the science of Carpathian genetic analysis. As a grandson to Rusyn immigrants, his work is deeply personal — bridging rigorous bioinformatics with a lifelong passion for Rusyn heritage and identity. Daniel specializes in Rusyn genetics, population modeling, and making complex DNA science accessible to everyday people tracing their Carpathian roots.
- Published author of multiple G25 calculators
- Original reference sample creator
- Specialized in Rusyn & Carpathian genetics
- Grandson to Rusyn immigrants
- DNA enthusiast & genealogy researcher
Lenka Krajnc
Vice President & Genomic Validation Specialist · DNA Enthusiast
Lenka brings rigorous scientific discipline to every tool published by Marleka Identity Labs. A native of Ljubljana, Slovenia, she plays a critical role in testing and validating the accuracy of published G25 calculators, ensuring that reference samples meet the highest standards of genomic precision. Her meticulous approach to Quality Control and site testing has been instrumental in making our tools reliable for the Rusyn community and beyond. Lenka's work sits at the intersection of population genetics and practical validation — making sure every result our users receive is scientifically sound and trustworthy.
- Lead Quality Control & genomic validation
- Calculator accuracy testing & verification
- Reference sample accuracy specialist
- End-to-end site testing & QA
- Native of Ljubljana, Slovenia
- DNA enthusiast & genetic genealogy advocate
Built by the Community, for the Community
Marleka Identity Labs was founded on the belief that Rusyn people deserve genetic tools built specifically for them — not afterthoughts in a mass-market test. Every calculator, every reference sample, and every report is crafted with that mission in mind.
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