Michelle Harvey

Doctor Michelle Louise Harvey (born 21 February 1978 in Brisbane) is an Australian forensic scientist specialising in forensic entomology (use of insects in the investigation of crimes).^[1][2] Her groundbreaking research uses DNA of insects to identify maggots which helps in estimating the time since death.^[2][3][4] Michelle has published various papers on her research and is a sought-after guest speaker at many conferences. Her outstanding contribution to the field of forensic science has been acknowledged by high-profile scholarships and awards including:

• 2004 Brownes Western Australian Woman of the Year in Science^[5]
• 2003 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow of the American-Australian Association (graduate research at the Anthropological Research Facility (known as the Body Farm) in Knoxville, Tennessee)^[2][5]
• 2001/2002 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar (University of Pretoria, South Africa)^[5]

In 2006, Michelle completed her PhD / Master of Forensic Science degree at the Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and graduated in March 2007.^[5] Apart from her involvement in cutting edge research, Michelle is active in the promotion of science through public speaking engagements and the media. Her knowledge, experience and passion make her a motivational and inspirational leader.

Michelle is now a senior lecturer in forensic biology at the University of Portsmouth,^[1][2] researching molecular relationships between forensically important Calliphoridae.^[5]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "The wriggling world of 'Maggot Girl'". Portsmouth Today. 2006-11-28. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/portsmouth/The-wriggling-world-of-39Maggot.1901796.jp. Retrieved 2010-10-30. 
2. ^ ^{a b c d} Wojtas, Olga (2006-11-17). "Maggot Girl passes on forensic bug". Times Higher Eduction. TSL Education Ltd.. http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storyCode=206754&sectioncode=26. Retrieved 2010-10-30. 
3. ^ "The 'Maggot Girl'". Radio 4 Woman's Hour. BBC. 2006-11-28. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/04/2006_48_tue.shtml. Retrieved 2010-10-30. 
4. ^ "Maggots to give crime scene clues". The Age. 2003-08-21. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/08/21/1061434979956.html. Retrieved 2010-10-30. 
5. ^ ^{a b c d e} "Dr. Michelle Harvey - Biological Sciences". University of Portsmouth. http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/biology/staff/title,53716,en.html. Retrieved 2010-10-30. 

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