| Society Role |
Ordinary Council member & Assessor |
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| Qualifications/Postnominals |
MSc, BSc (Hons), PGCert Academic Practice, MCSFS, AFHEA |
| Current Employment |
Independent Forensic Scientist and Expert Witness (self-employed)
Visiting Lecturer in Forensic Science at University of Wolverhampton |
Professional Background
Helen Davies has worked as a Forensic Biology Reporting Officer since 2001 and has extensive experience in the laboratory, at crime scenes and giving evidence at court as an Expert Witness. She is an expert in the interpretation of DNA profiles, blood pattern analysis and the examination and interpretation of body fluids.
Helen has gained experience in the prosecution and defence of criminal cases. She was a Lead Scientist at LGC Forensics and reported hundreds of cases for many police forces across the UK. She is currently an Independent Expert Witness providing case work consultancy and expert advice to defence counsel.
Helen taught crime scene investigation, DNA profiling and the role of a Reporting Officer at Manchester Metropolitan University for five years, between 2014 and 2019. Helen currently teaches DNA profiling, sexual assault investigation and Expert Witness skills as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton.
CSFS Background
Helen joined the Society as an MSc student in 2000 and maintains Professional Membership status. She was elected an Ordinary Member of Council in 2017 and was co-opted onto the Council in 2020. Helen became an Assessor for the Educational Accreditation Scheme in 2014 and has Chaired the Educational Accreditation Committee since September 2018.
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