I am a Forensic Biochemist & Geneticist in the University of Derby Biomedical & Forensic Sciences. My research combines elements of biochemistry, genetics, nanotechnology and toxicology to address issues in forensic, environmental and biomedical settings related to biological identification and toxicity.

Genomics approaches to DNA persistence and transfer, with the use of classical methods such as capillary electrophoresis (STRs, Y-STRs, mt-DNA) and novel techniques such as Next-Generation sequencing.

I am a blues piano player & singer. Playing the blues with...DNA strings!

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Recovering DNA from the Mary Rose Dog.