A5085635670- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Face recognition and analysis
- Social Media in Health Education
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Conferences and Exhibitions Management
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Dental materials and restorations
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
Coventry University
2022-2024
University College London
2018-2023
Museum of London Archaeology
2020
Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
2019
Cranfield University
2019
University of Oxford
2016
John Radcliffe Hospital
2016
Abstract There is currently no published empirical evidence‐base demonstrating 3D printing to be an accurate and reliable tool in forensic anthropology, despite printed replicas being exhibited as demonstrative evidence court. In this study, human bones (n = 3) scanned using computed tomography were reconstructed virtual models 6), six commercially available printers, with osteometric data recorded at each stage. Virtual prints on average the source bones, mean differences from −0.4 1.2 mm...
Preterm birth is a major global health challenge, the leading cause of death in children under 5 years age, and key measure population's general nutritional status. Current clinical methods estimating fetal gestational age are often inaccurate. For example, between 20 30 weeks gestation, width 95% prediction interval around actual estimated to be 18-36 days, even when best ultrasound estimates used. The aims this study improve provide personalised predictions future growth.Using...
There has been a rapid development and utilization of three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies in engineering, health care, dentistry. Like many overlapping disciplines, these techniques have proved to be useful hence incorporated into the forensic sciences. Therefore, this paper describes how potential using 3D is being recognized within various sub-disciplines science suggests areas for future applications. For instance, application can create permanent record an object or scene that...
3D printing has rapidly developed and been applied in forensic science due to its use creating demonstrations for courts of law. Much the literature on this specific topic focused printed models academia, potential influence a jury, as long-term documentation process, but with few actual case examples. This paper offers an insight into development practice how is currently being used criminal justice system England Wales.A series reports were gathered from multiple police forces...
The evaluation of 3D printed osteological materials has highlighted the difficulties associated with accurately representing fine surface details on bones. Moreover, there is an increasing need for reconstructions to be demonstrably accurate and reliable use in criminal justice system. aim this study was assess quality prints (n = 9) that presented micromorphological alterations from trauma, taphonomy pathology processes. archaeological bones were imaged using micro-CT scanning selective...
3D printed human remains offer an alternative presentation format to traditional photographs, that could be more effective and less emotive. However, the perception of public regarding key questions, such as use, ownership, disposal in courts law has not yet been established. This study explored whether creation considered ethical practice by members public. A survey comprised 36 questions was designed gather responses from (n = 400) about their attitudes use remains. majority respondents...
3D printed replicas of human remains are useful tools in courtroom demonstrations. Presently, little published research has investigated the surface quality for use presentation forensic anthropology evidence. In this study, nine bones were reconstructed from computed tomography (CT) scan data using selective laser sintering (SLS). A three-phased approach assessed: i) metric accuracy prints; ii) viability applying age and sex estimation methods (with multiple observers (n = 8); and, iii) a...
Crown-heel length (CHL) measurement is influenced by technique, training, experience and subject cooperation. We investigated whether extending one or both of an infant's legs affects the precision CHL taken using infantometer. The influence staff training infant cooperation were also examined. was measured in children (aged 2), infants 1) newborns, legs. subject's level recorded. Mean differences compared Student's t-test; intra- inter-observer variability assessed Bland-Altman plots with...
3D printed reconstructions of skeletal material offer a novel, interactive and increasingly used tool to support courtroom testimony aid juror interpretation expert testimony. While research has begun address the accuracy material, there been little consideration diverse applications prints trauma demonstrations, particularly in relation gunshot trauma. This study explored suitability three human crania replicas exhibiting either or blunt force for identifying whether were sufficiently...
There is currently a lack of clear guidance setting out ethical best practice in 3D forensic science broadly, and for printing human remains specifically. This paper presents nine principles identified by Carew et al. [4,7] that provide foundation establishing practice. The relevance the key normative ethics (justice transparency, proportionality, beneficence, context, non-maleficence, anonymity, consent, autonomy) outlined, hierarchical framework presented sets synthesis these at societal,...
The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) Visual Technologies Research Group (VTRG) is a collective of academics, consultants, forensic practitioners, and law enforcement with expertise in the developing field 3D science (3DFS) that was established 2020. This short communication provides an oversight into development working group 3DFS as new subdiscipline Science. As collaborative venture, VTRG platform to create disseminate knowledge experience improve efficiency, effectiveness, strength...
Abstract Modern computed tomography (CT) databases are becoming an accepted resource for the practice and development of identification methods in forensic anthropology. However, utility 3D models created using free open-source visualization software such as Slicer has not yet been thoroughly assessed morphoscopic biological profiling where virtual analysis more common. This paper presents a study that builds on initial findings from Robles et al. (2020) to determine feasibility estimating...
Abstract Objectives Prior research indicates that jury duty can be distressing for some jurors. This study examined: (1) the influence of prior trauma characteristics (type, exposure, time since trauma), medical fear and mental health difficulties on stress emotional responses during a mock trial 1 week later; (2) associations between early reactions subsequent reactivity after exposure to skeletal evidence later. Methods Mock jurors ( n = 180) completed baseline self‐report measures, read...
<p class="page" title="Page 1" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: 0);"><p class="layoutArea"><p class="column"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Garamond;">In academia, funding for conference attendance is limited, and both students early-career researchers are therefore only able to attend a limited number of conferences. This means that, typically, need choose between attending multiple local and, at times, more affordable conferences, or one two large, expensive,...
Virtual anthropology is an ever-growing sub-field within forensic that being applied across a variety of anthropological research areas (Franklin et al, 2016). However, no previous studies have investigated the impact participant confidence levels in analysing 3D virtual skeletal models. This study explores feasibility estimating sex and age from skull os coxa models, aiming to investigate moving field into lab spaces. A total 71 participants completed online survey requiring analysis...
<span><span>To download this paper, please click </span><a href="https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10093076/1/PIA_29_Hirst%20et%20al.pdf">here.</a></span> <span>In October 2018 a one-day conference was held at the UCL Institute of Archaeology focussing on ‘Digital Dilemma’ in biological archaeology —specifically human remains research where use digitisation methods have increased exponentially over last decade while comparatively little discussion ethical and legal considerations these...