If you’re a fan of a crime drama or enthusiastic about forensic sciences, then a free public talk at the University of Central Lancashire is for you.
Dr Noemi Procopio, Senior Research Fellow in Forensic Science, will be giving a fascinating lecture about her research and how it is being used in real-world cases.
The lecture, which is taking place on Thursday 6 February, will explore how cutting-edge molecular analysis, known as ‘Forens-OMICS’, can be used in cases to help identify vital information, like the time of death.
Dr Procopio said: “Forensic science is such an interesting topic and it’s absolutely vital to helping the police solve crimes.
"Forensic science is such an interesting topic and it’s absolutely vital to helping the police solve crimes"
— Dr Noemi Procopio, Senior Research Fellow in Forensic Science
“In my talk I’ll explain how it’s surprisingly difficult to pin down how long a person has been dead for. Sometimes we’re dealing with just parts of a skeleton, and other times it’s a full body, but very cold or very hot temperatures can affect how quickly skin and muscle is broken down.
“I’ll also discuss how things as small as DNA, proteins, and microbes can be a big help in solving real-world crimes.”
Molecular Timekeepers: Using ‘Forens-OMICS’ to Solve Crimes takes place at the University’s Preston Campus. The lecture starts 6pm and is followed by a question-and-answer session from 7pm to 7.30pm.
Register online now for your free tickets.