The Future Is Female: Forensic Anthropology - Sue Black on Bones, Bodies & Breakthroughs
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to one of the world's leading anatomists and forensic anthropologists, Professor Dame Sue Black, Baroness Black of Strome and President of St John’s College at Oxford University. She was the lead anthropologist for the British Forensic Team's work in the war crimes investigations in Kosovo, and one of the first forensic scientists to travel to Thailand following the Indian Ocean tsunami to provide assistance in identifying the dead.
Sun Jan 28 2024
![Bukit Aman forensics team conducts inspection at Zalina's home Bukit Aman forensics team conducts inspection at Zalina's home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658652605_Kediamanbekaspemba.jpg)
Bukit Aman forensics team conducts inspection at Zalina's home
Bukit Aman's forensic team today conducted an inspection at the home of former TV3 newscaster, Zalina Shaharah Azman who had been reported missing since last year.
Tue Sep 06 2022
![Man shot dead in freak accident at durian orchard - Police Man shot dead in freak accident at durian orchard - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51656868245_garisanpolispolic.jpg)
Man shot dead in freak accident at durian orchard - Police
The forensic team found several traces of bullets on the body of the victim believed to be from the firearm carried by a friend.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![NSE crash: Forensic team using dental records to identify remaining bodies NSE crash: Forensic team using dental records to identify remaining bodies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652442255_Jenazah.jpg)
NSE crash: Forensic team using dental records to identify remaining bodies
The forensic team at the Taiping Hospital is using dental records to confirm the identities of three more USAS students who were killed in a fatal crash on the North-South Expressway (NSE).
Fri May 13 2022
![South Korea's forensic team found no links between flu shot, boy's death: Media South Korea's forensic team found no links between flu shot, boy's death: Media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603415152_SEOUL.jpg)
South Korea's forensic team found no links between flu shot, boy's death: Media
The boy was among the first reported to have died as part of a government campaign to vaccinate to prevent coronavirus complications.
Fri Oct 23 2020
![MOH mobilises HKL forensic team to Sabah MOH mobilises HKL forensic team to Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603009641_MOH.jpg)
MOH mobilises HKL forensic team to Sabah
Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the team comprise a forensic medicine specialist, two medical officers and an assistant medical officer.
Sun Oct 18 2020
![Man found dead with shot in forehead Man found dead with shot in forehead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51469636651_GunShot.jpg)
Man found dead with shot in forehead
Kajang police chief ACP Othman Nanyan said the victim, aged 39, was found lying on the third floor of the house at 3am.
Fri Mar 10 2017
![Officials to sweep airport for chemicals after Kim Jong Nam murder Officials to sweep airport for chemicals after Kim Jong Nam murder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51450540177_KLIADua.jpg)
Officials to sweep airport for chemicals after Kim Jong Nam murder
The teams involved include the police forensic team, the fire department and the Atomic Energy Licensing Board, the Malaysian police said in a statement on Saturday.
Sat Feb 25 2017
![No need to dispute Malaysia's forensic expertise - Dr Subramaniam No need to dispute Malaysia's forensic expertise - Dr Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71464512217_Subramaniam.jpg)
No need to dispute Malaysia's forensic expertise - Dr Subramaniam
He said Malaysia has a highly qualified forensic team with vast experience in the field that had provided its expertise to solve various cases within and outside the country.
Tue Feb 21 2017
![Remains of sixth Sarawak helicopter victim found Remains of sixth Sarawak helicopter victim found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51462772055_MayatKeEnam.jpg)
Remains of sixth Sarawak helicopter victim found
Sarawak Police Commissioner said its identity, believed to be that of pilot Rudolf Rex Ragas, will only be confirmed by the forensic team.
Mon May 09 2016
![DNA from 78 Germanwings crash victims found DNA from 78 Germanwings crash victims found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/41427642590_295x200.jpg)
DNA from 78 Germanwings crash victims found
Forensic teams have isolated 78 distinct DNA strands from body parts at the Germanwings crash site in the French Alps, while investigators continued their grim task in the arduous mountain terrain.
Sun Mar 29 2015
![MH17: Malaysian DVI team members get certificates from PM MH17: Malaysian DVI team members get certificates from PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/51410949851_295x200.jpg)
MH17: Malaysian DVI team members get certificates from PM
One of the members, a bone specialist, became the source of reference for international forensic teams when bone fragments were recovered.
Wed Sep 17 2014
![Forensic team to start investigation after mopping Forensic team to start investigation after mopping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/71362828202_295x200.jpg)
Forensic team to start investigation after mopping
The forensic team stationed in the war-torn East Sabah will only be able to conduct full investigations on the dead bodies in the area once the mopping up exercise is completed.
Sat Mar 09 2013