Expert Details
Molecular Genetics; DNA fingerprinting; Species Identification; Genetic Mutation Detection
ID: 728619
United Kingdom
Since 2001, her work focuses on the detection of ultra-rare single-nucleotide mutations that occur spontaneously in human sperm DNA.
Array
Upon request by a Governmental Institute, the Society for the Protection of Birds, a Police Agency: DNA fingerprinting analysis of various birds of prey to determine genetic relationships.Upon request by a Leather Clothing Company: Mitochondrial DNA analysis to determine animal species of origin of historical (WWII) pilot jackets.Upon request of external Research Institutes: DNA fingerprinting analysis for twin zygosity testing in humans to determine whether pairs of twins are identical or not; DNA fingerprinting to investigate whether the sheep Dolly was indeed a genuine clone.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1989 | Degree: Dr. med. vet. (DVM) | Subject: Veterinary Medicine | Institution: University of Zurich, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1990 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Research Associate | Department: Genetics |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1989 to 1989 | Employer: University of Zurich | Title: Post-doctoral Assistant | Department: Veterinary Medicine & Pharmacology and Biochemistry |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1989 | Employer: University of Zurich | Title: Doctoral Student | Department: Veterinay Medicine & Pharmacology and Biochemistry |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1998 to 2005 | Agency: DEFRA, United Kingdom | Role: Consulting Expert | Description: She performed forensic DNA investigations in endangered birds of prey. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1993 to 1993 | Country / Region: Switzerland | Summary: Upon request by a Zoo: DNA analysis to determine the pedigree structure for future breeding programs of the entire captive population of the highly endangered Waldrapp Ibis. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert investigation (DNA analysis) and report writing in forensic casework in birds of prey |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Advanced Professional Training in Investigative Practice: BTEC Award in Statement Writing and Giving Evidence, October 2005. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| German | German (and Swiss German ) are her native languages. |
| English | English is her second main language (daily life and work) since her move to England in 1990. |
| French | She learned French in secondary and high school for 8 years, and currently uses it only when occasions arise (such as communicating with colleagues/visitors from France). |
| Spanish | She learned Spanish (and Italian) in high school for 3 (1) years, and currently uses it only when occasions arise (such as communicating with colleagues/visitors from Italy, Spain and Mexico). |
Fields of Expertise
DNA amplification, DNA analysis, DNA assay, DNA fingerprinting, genetics, genotyping, heredity, human identification, nucleic acid, paternity testing, polymerase chain reaction, restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis, Southern blotting, DNA priming, DNA probe, electrophoresis, endonuclease, gel electrophoresis, oligonucleotide, DNA, DNA sequencing, molecular genetics, restriction endonuclease, genomics, genetic disease, DNA polymerase, locus, DNA probe technology, molecular genetics testing, DNA technology, human genetics, genotype, nucleotide mapping, gene amplification, gene, gel, chromosome