The real CSI - how DNA fingerprinting works
Ian Goodall SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Region:
- South East
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Rotary/charity/Probus/WI/u3a
- Fee:
- Free: Free
- Category:
- Humanities
- Updated:
- 8th August 2024
- Tagged:
- True Crime | Dna Fingerprinting
I explain how DNA fingerprinting was invented by Alec Jefferys in the 1980’s and describe how it was used to catch the double murderer/ child rapist Colin Pitchfork. I then explain how the technique works, before going on to describe other famous cases using DNA fingerprinting, such as the OJ Simpson case and the identification of the last Russian Royal family’s remains
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Ian’s talks have been described as ‘highly engaging and informative’ ‘One of the best speakers we’ve ever had’. Ian is the retired Headmaster of a large comprehensive school and now gives highly illustrated talks which have been extremely well received . He has degrees from several universities. He has developed a number of highly illustrated talks with a biological/medical theme. Talks include The man who caught a million criminals - Alec Jefferys and the invention of DNA fingerprinting.
The history of vaccines - Edward Jenner to the Covid mRNA vaccines.
The rise of the superbugs- antibiotic resistance. The history of genetics - the race to the double helix’. I have given 50 of these talks to Rotary Clubs, Probus Clubs, U3A groups and other societies - with uniformly excellent feedback. Talks can be anything between 30 and 60 minutes, according to your preference.
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