International acclaim for our forensic scientists

Forensic research students from the Environment Institute have been recognised across the world for their amazing research.

Research students 听from the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) and 听from the听Advanced听DNA Identification and Forensics听Faculty听won prizes at the 听(ANZFSS) conference in Auckland. The ANZFSS brings together scientists, law enforcers, criminalists, pathologists and members of the legal profession to advance the quality of forensic science. Felicia won best poster for her presentation of historical DNA databases, while Duncan won best wildlife talk on .

Meanwhile, all the way in Cape Town, South Africa, 听has been recognised as one of the top, young research scientists at听 (IGC). Dr Young听won an award for her contribution to forensic geology and was subsequently invited to join the prestigious International Union of Geological Sciences- Initiative on Forensic Geology (IUGS-IFG). The chair of the IFG, Dr Laurence Donnelly, formally invited Dr Young听to the committee, which aims to advance the application of geology in criminal investigations. The committee is comprised of academics, industry leaders, law enforcement agencies and forensic organisations from around the world.

Congratulations to Felicia, Duncan and Jen! You're doing us proud!



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