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Forensic expert to give address at the Australian Museum
26 Sep 2007 | Renee Criddle
The University of Wollongong’s renowned forensic entomologist, Dr James Wallman, will present an address on ‘bugs and bodies’ at the Australian Museum in Sydney tomorrow night (Thursday 27 September).
Dr Wallman’s fascinating and varied career involves chasing clues, blood and bones, maggots and murder, crime scenes and DNA.
His ‘night talk’ at the museum will provide an interesting insight into the lives of insects found in humans and other animal corpses, and the history of human attitudes toward these creatures.
The senior lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences will explain to his audience how insects, despite their poor public image, are critical to our environment and welfare. In recent years, their role as tools in forensic investigations has been increasingly recognised.
With a focus on flies, he will explore why carrion-breeding insects are so important ecologically and how they reveal surprising details of the death of victims of violent crime.
When: Thursday 27 September, 6.30pm for 7pm start
Where: Australian Museum, College St, Sydney
Cost: $15 for members and $20 for non-members
Bookings: Call (02) 9320 6225 or visit: http://www.amonline.net.au/tams/events.cfm
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