The Buzz on Crime: Unlocking Mysteries with Forensic Entomology

Join Dr. Jonathan Parrott, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, to learn about the fascinating world of forensic entomology — the use of insects in solving crimes! Discover how tiny clues left by insects can offer big insights to crime scene investigators and scientists. Dr. Parrott will also share innovative research from Arizona State University, showing how forensic experts, including DNA specialists, are unlocking new ways to understand and solve mysteries at crime scenes left by blow flies and maggots. 

Dr. Parrott specializes in research centered on the use of genomic and ecological techniques to help reduce error, aid understanding and improve time of death investigations from biological evidence, in particular those of entomological origin. Dr. Parrott is expertly trained to provide biological evidence interpretation and DNA mixture analysis in a court of law. He has previously held teaching positions at both University of Strathclyde, Glasgow and Staffordshire University.