Monday 27 September 2010 :
International Forensic Sciences Conference in Australia
A delegation from ADP Department of Forensic Evidence reviewed the latest techniques of crime detection through DNA tests, during its participation in the five-day International Forensic Sciences Conference, held recently In Sydney City, Australia. The delegation visited the scientific equipment excision held on the side lines of the conference.
Lt. Colonel (Expert) Maryam Ahmed Qasim, Head of Bio-criminology Section and Head of the delegation to the conference which was attended by more than 1000 members from 45 countries, in addition to a number of scientists of Forensic Sciences, such as the Forensic Evidence British Expert Peter Jill and American Forensic Evidence Expert Bad Weal, said "the participants had different fields of specialization in forensic laboratories and drugs control, quality and internal audit".
"The conference programme included several lectures, discussions, experiments and modern applications of DNA and biological terrorism", added Qasim.
The lecturers discussed different cases of deaths handled in some countries 20 years ago. The bodies were kept in low temperatures atmospheres and when tested no change happened to their DNA test results.
They also discussed the use of DNA for paternity and familial tests and identification of male and female chromosomes to prove familial relationships.
The participants acquainted themselves with how to read distribution of blood stains at crime scene, whether on cloths, surfaces or tools used in the crime and how they assist in solving the crime. Lecturer presented topics on Microscopic Forensic Evidence Science and its use in crime detection.
The Conference also discussed the importance of pollens in crimes detection and how their use link between things, places and persons. The new methods of pollens recovery from crime scene and the use of three dimension apparatus to take photos of blood stains at crime scene and how this equipment is accurate and useful in identifying the source of blood disperse.
Lt Colonel Maryam has affirmed the importance of the exhibition held on the side lines o the conference, where the delegation reviewed the latest scientific equipment in use in forensic evidences and crime detection.
Then she said "The delegation attended a demonstration of latest apparatus used in DNA tests through molecular weight, which the FBI has started using it. Another equipment of ultraviolet rays lamp which can show any remains that cannot be seen with the naked eye or by microscopes in use now.
The capabilities of both equipments are being studied forensic evidence experts and contacts with the manufacturing company will be made for further demonstration of the equipment for the possibility of using it in forensic work at ADP.
The delegation comprised 1st Lt (Assistant Expert) Salma Abdullah Al Hinai, Salma Al Mukheini, Senior Chemist and Najwa Mohammad Al Shuhi, Forensic Evidence Technician.