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