Melinda Mitchell

PhD Candidate

Project title

Development of a Y-SNP panel to resolve common haplotypes for the identification of historical military remains

Supervisory Team

Principal Supervisor: Professor Lyn Griffiths
Associate Supervisors: Associate Professor Larisa Haupt, Dr Kirsty Wright

Short Biography

Melinda is an early career researcher in the Forensic Science field, with interests in all areas of Biology. Her previous research experience includes examining function of a mutation in a DSB DDR protein in breast cancer cell lines.

Education

2019   Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Forensic Biology from Griffith University

2016   Bachelor of Forensic Science with Honours (BForSc (Hons) from Griffith University

2015   Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (BForSc/BCCJ) from Griffith University