Friday, 29 June 2012
The Penridge Suite, 470 Bowes Road, London N11 1NL
The procedure of identifying victims of disasters either major (such as terrorist attacks or earthquakes) or smaller (such as aeroplane crashes) cannot rely on visual recognition alone. Comparison of fingerprints, dental records and / or DNA samples with ones stored in databases or taken from victims’ personal effects are often required to obtain a conclusive identification.
This inaugural networking event will gather together experts in DVI to discuss current legislation and techniques involved in DVI
This event has CPD accreditation and will have a discussion panel session.
On registration you will be able to submit your questions to the panel that will be asked by the chair on the day of the event
Meeting Chairs
Dr Phil Marsden, President, The British Association for Forensic Odontology, UK
Dr Vivienne Levy, Councillor- New Zealand Society of Forensic Odontology, NZ
9:00 – 9:45 Registration
9:45 – 10:00 Introduction by the Chairs:
Dr Phil Marsden, President, The British Association for Forensic Odontology, UK
Dr Vivienne Levy, Councillor- New Zealand Society of Forensic Odontology, NZ
10:00 – 10:30 The role of forensic anthropology in Disaster Victim Identification
Professor Sue Black, Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee, Scotland
Every disaster is unique and not all will require a forensic anthropologist. This talk will discuss what the subject can add to the identification process and when it should be utilised.
10:30 – 11:00 Talk title to be confirmed
Dr. Tim Clayton, Forensic Science Service Ltd, UK.
11:00 – 11:30 Speakers’ photo then mid-morning break and trade show
11:30 – 12:00 Identity vs Identification in the 21st Century: The Forensic Use of Jewellery in Disaster Victim Identification
Maria M Maclennan, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, The University of Dundee, Scotland
The increased occurrence of mass disasters in recent years means forensic experts have had to become more adept at utilising alternative means of identification should traditional methods fail. Primary methods of identification such as DNA, odontology and fingerprinting are crucial weapons in establishing identification, but can often be diminished in an extreme disaster environment. Jewellery has long been a signifier of personal identity, marking its wearer as a member of a particular religion, cultural group or life stage. This talk will discuss how design research can assist in utilising jewellery as a method of forensic identification in a Century where our individual personal identities are increasingly under attack.
12:00 – 12:30 Collection and preservation of biological material for disaster victim identifiation
Dr Eleanor Graham, Northumbria University, UK
As DNA can be recovered from any biological material, DNA profiling it has proven to be an invaluable method for personal identification following mass fatality incidents which result in disruption of the body, when other primary methods of identification may not be applicable. DNA profiling will only be applicable if a sufficient quantity and quality of DNA can be recovered from the collected material. This talk will describe the types of material which may be collected and will invite discussion of best practice for collection, storage and transportation methods of such material following a variety of incident types.
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch and trade show
13:30 – 14:30 Question and Answer Session
Delegates will be asked to submit questions to a panel of experts. Questions can be submitted before the event or on the day
14:30 – 15:00 The role of computed tomography in mass fatality incidents
Professor Guy Rutty, MBE. , East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit, Leicester, United Kingdom (talk straight after lunch)
This talk will discuss the role of cross sectional imaging including matters related to identification, and cause of death in mass fatality incidents. It will indicate the infra structure that is required in the use of radiology in these circumstances.
15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon Tea/Coffee and trade show
15:30– 15:45 Talk title to be confirmed
TBC, Cellmark, Oxfordshire, UK
15:45 – 16:00 Selected oral presentations
16:00 – 16:30 Talk title to be confirmed
Dr Vivienne Levy, Councillor- New Zealand Society of Forensic Odontology, NZ
16:30 – 17:00 Talk to be confirmed
Dr Roger Summer, UK
17:00 Chairman’s summing up
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About the Chairs
About the Speakers
Eleanor Graham is a Lecturer in Forensic Science in the Department of Chemical and Forensic Sciences, School of Life Science. She studied for her first degree in Biochemistry at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) before completing an MSc in Biomolecular Archaeology jointly run by UMIST and the University of Sheffield. She then moved to the University of Leicester to complete her PhD under the supervision of Professor Guy Rutty, where she stayed to work as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate between before taking up her position at Northumbria University.
Eleanor is a member of the Forensic Science Society, the International Society of Forensic Genetics and the British Association for Human Identification. In 2008, she got the ‘highly commended’ for ‘The University Biopsy Tool’ at the 2008 Da Vinci Health Technology awards.
Maria Maclennan is a Designer Researcher and current PhD Scholar at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) at The University of Dundee. She is currently undertaking an ESRC CASE PhD Scholarship in collaboration with the University’s world-renowned Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID).
Maria’s Doctoral research into ‘Forensic’ Jewellery is primarily concerned with exploring how design methods can be employed to better utilise jewellery in the forensic process of Disaster Victim Identification (DVI). Maria previously graduated with a Bachelor of Design (with Honours) in Jewellery and Metal Design and a Master of Design (with Distinction).
Sue Black is director of the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification. Awarded OBE for services to forensic anthropology in Kosovo. Awarded Police Commendation from ACPO for DVI training. Lead Anthropologist on Mass Fatalities Home Office committee. Lead Anthropologist on Interpol sub-committee for DVI. Author of two texts on DVI.
Eleanor A.M. Graham graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in 2000 gaining a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry. This was followed in 2002 by an MSc in Biomolecular Archaeology at the University of Sheffield. Eleanor studied for her PhD in Forensic DNA Profiling at the East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit, University of Leicester, graduating in January 2008. Her research interests include DNA transfer and persistence and the application of low-template DNA profiling methods to casework scenarios. She is currently employed as a lecturer in forensic science at Northumbria University.
Guy Rutty holds the Foundation Chair in Forensic Pathology at the University of Leicester where he is Chief Forensic Pathologist. His principal work relates to the provision of forensic pathology services to HM Coroners and police forces of the East Midlands. He also provides forensic pathology services to other police forces of the United Kingdom as well as opinion work for both prosecution and defence for solicitors and police forces alike. He provides forensic pathology and mass disaster services to police forces and countries internationally. In addition he has published over 200 publications including original peer reviewed papers, review articles, editorials, case reports, letters and abstracts (those related to national and international meetings), and was the founder Editor-in-Chief of the International Forensic Journal, Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology which I edited until December 2008.
Awards include; Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioners Commendation
Most relevant, Professor Rutty is a member of the Pathology Sub Committee of the Steering Committee for Disaster Victim Identification for Interpol and the Chair of the Forensic Imaging Sub Committee of the Interpol DVI Pathology Sub Committee
Keywords: Forensic Anthropology, Anatomy, Identification, DVI, Forensic Jewellery, Design Research, Identity, Emergent Identification Technologies, Disaster Victim Identification, DNA, collection, storage, transportation, disaster victim identifiation, computed tomography, mas fataility, identification, logistics, cause of death
Registration Web Site: www.regonline.co.uk/DVI2012
Post expires at 12:02pm on Friday June 29th, 2012
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