Forensic Science Programme Publications at the University of Auckland

Forensic Science Programme at the University of Auckland

The following are publications by staff and students in the Forensic Science Programme where they may be the sole author or co-authors. The publications consist of Journal Articles and Conference Papers.

There is a separate listing of Forensic Science theses completed at the University of Auckland.

There is also a listing of theses that are related to Forensic Science but which were not undertaken by students in the Forensic Science Programme: Related Forensic Science Theses at the University of Auckland.

Journal Articles

2011

Bowden, A., Fleming, R., & Harbison, S. (2011). A method for DNA and RNA co-extraction for use on forensic samples using the Promega DNA IQ™ system. Forensic Science International. Genetics, 5(1): 64-68.

2010

bin Abdullah, A. F.L., & Miskelly, G. M. (2010). Recoveries of trace pseudoephedrine and methamphetamine residues from impermeable household surfaces: Implications for sampling methods used during remediation of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories. Talanta, 81(1-2): 455-461.

Knight, G., Hansen, S., Connor, M., Poulsen, H., McGovern, C., & Stacey, J. (2010). The results of an experimental indoor hydroponic Cannabis growing study, using the 'Screen of Green' (ScrOG) method-Yield, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and DNA analysis. Forensic Science International, 202(1-3), 36-44.

2009

bin Abdullah, A. F.L., & Miskelly, G. M. (2009). Formation of trifluoroacetylated ephedrine during the analysis of a pseudoephedrine-formaldehyde adduct by TFAA derivatization followed by GC-MS. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 54(2): 365-369.

Campbell, G. P., Curran, J. M., Miskelly, G. M., Coulson, S., Yaxley, G. M., Grunsky, E., & Cox, S. C. (2009). Compositional data analysis for elemental data in forensic science. Forensic Science International, 188(1-3): 81-90.

Morgan-Smith, R. K., Elliot, D. A., & Adam, H. (2009). Enhancement of aged shoeprints in blood. Journal of Forensic Identification, 59(1): 45-50.

2008

Eberhardt, T. L., & Elliot, D. A. (2008). A preliminary investigation of insect colonisation and succession on remains in New Zealand. Forensic Science International, 176(2-3): 217-223.

French, C.E.V., Jensen, C.G., Vintiner, S.K., Elliot, D.A., & McGlashan, S.R. (2008). A novel histological technique for distinguishing between epithelial cells in forensic casework. Forensic Science International, 178(1): 1-6.

McDonald, D., Pope, H., & Miskelly, G. M. (2008). The effect of chlorine and hydrogen chloride on latent fingermark evidence. Forensic Science International, 179(1): 70-77.

2007

Barni, F., Lewis, S. W., Berti, A., Miskelly, G. M., & Lago, G. (2007). Forensic application of the luminol reaction as a presumptive test for latent blood detection. Talanta, 72(3): 896-913.

Barker, W. D., & Antia, U. (2007). A study of the use of Ephedra in the manufacture of methamphetamine. Forensic Science International, 166(2-3): 102-109.

Campbell, G. P., & Gordon, A. L. (2007). Analysis of condom lubricants for forensic casework. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 52(3): 630-642.

Marnane, R. N., Elliot, D. A, & Coulson, S. A. (2006). A pilot study to determine the background population of foreign fibre groups on a cotton/polyester T-shirt. Science & Justice, 46(6): 215-220.

Phipps, M. & Petricevic, S. (2007). The tendency of individuals to transfer DNA to handled items. Forensic Science International , 168(2-3): 162-168.

Quinones, I., Sheppard, D., Harbison, S., & Elliot, D. (2007). Comparative analysis of luminol formulations. Journal. Canadian Society of Forensic Science, 40(2): 53-63. Available in print.

Taylor, M., Ross, E., & Wells, J. (2007). Design and construction of a bloodstain pattern analysis laboratory. IABPA News, 23(3): 15-21.
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2006

Angus, N. S., O'Keeffe, T. J., Stuart, K. R., & Miskelly, G. M. (2006). Regional classification of New Zealand red wines using inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 12(2):170-176.

Coulson, S., Morgan-Smith, R., Mitchell, S., & McBriar, T. (2006). An investigation into the presence of petrol on the clothing and shoes of members of the public. Forensic Science International, 175(1): 44-54.

Eliet, J. R., & Harbison, S.-A. (2006). The development of a DNA analysis system for pollen. International Congress Series, 1288: 825-827.

Marnane, R., Elliot, D. A., & Coulson, S. A. (2006). A pilot study to determine the background population of foreign fibre groups on a cotton/polyester T-shirt. Science & Justice, 46(4): 215-220.

Paterson, S. K., Jensen, C. G., Vintiner, S. K., & McGlashan, S. R. (2006). Immunohistochemical staining as a potential method for the identification of vaginal epithelial cells in forensic casework. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 51(5):1138-1143.

2005

King, R., & Miskelly, G. M. (2005). The inhibition by amines and amino acids of bleach-induced luminol chemiluminescence during forensic screening for blood. Talanta, 67(2): 345-353.

Miskelly, G. M., & Wagner, J. H. (2005). Using spectral information in forensic imaging. Forensic Science International, 155(2-3): 112-118.

Petricevic, S., & Elliot, D. (2005). Bloodstain pattern reconstruction - A hammer attack. Journal. Canadian Society of Forensic Science, 38(1): 9-19. Available in print.

2004

Gordon, A., & Coulson, S. (2004). The evidential value of cosmetic foundation smears in forensic casework. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 49(6): 1244-1252.

Shepherd C., Harbison, S.-A., & Vintiner, J. (2004). Y STR Haplotype Data for New Zealand Population Groups Using the Y-Plex 6 TM Kit. Forensic Science International, 145(1): 69-72.

2003

Kent, E. J. M., Elliot, D. A., & Miskelly, G. M. (2003). Inhibition of bleach-induced luminol chemiluminescence. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 48(1): 64-67.

Law, B., Buckleton, J. S., Triggs, C. M., & Weir, B. S. (2003). Effects on population structure and admixture on exact tests for association between loci. Genetics, 164(1): 381-387.

Moss, D., Harbison, S.-A., & Saul, D. J. (2003). An easily automated, closed-tube forensic DNA extraction procedure using a thermostable proteinase. International Journal of Legal Medicine, 117(6): 340-349.

Wagner, J. H., & Miskelly, G. M. (2003). Background correction in forensic photography I. Photography of blood under conditions of non-uniform illumination or variable substrate color - theoretical aspects and proof of concept. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 48(3): 593-603.

Wagner, J. H., & Miskelly, G. M. (2003). Background correction in forensic photography II. Photography of blood under conditions of non-uniform illumination or variable substrate color - practical aspects and limitations. Journal of Forensic Sciences 2003, 48(3): 604-613.

Walsh, K., Samson, O., Mackenzie, M. W. E., & Triggs, C. (2003). Shotgun pellet pattern distributions and the effects of pellet deformation. Forensic Science International, 136(Suppl.1): 154-155.
Please note the item linked to is for pages 146-164. The relevant part for the above reference starts page 154.

2002

Maher J., Vintiner, S., Elliot, D., & Melia, L. (2002). Evaluation of the BioSign™ PSA membrane test for the identification of semen stains in forensic casework. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115(1147): 48-49.
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2001

Miskelly, G. M., & Kelderman, M.R. (2001). Interference of ninhydrin pretreatment on Leuco Crystal Violet visualization of bloodstains. Journal. Canadian Society of Forensic Science, 34: 109-116. Available in print.

1999

Komen, R. P., Miskelly, G. M., Oliver, A., & Rickard, C. E. F. (1999). Aqua[9-(1,8-diazafluoren-9-ylidene)amino-1,8-diazafluorenato]hydroxo(urea)zinc(II)urea solvate. Acta Crystallographica Section C: Crystal Structure Communications, 55(8): 1213-1215.

Larkin, A., & Harbison, S.-A. (1999). An improved method for STR analysis of bloodstained denim. International Journal of Legal Medicine, 112(6): 388-390.

Conference Papers

2007

Goucher, M., Macdonald, C., Horswell, J., Lewis, H., Cordiner, S., & Harbison, S.-A. (2007, November 27-30). Utilising microbial communities for the identification of vaginal fluids for forensic purposes. Paper presented at the Joint NZMS-NZSBMB Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

Kelly, H. (2007, September 6). Toolmarks on bone. Poster presented at the [University of Auckland] Faculty of Science Postgraduate Poster Competition, Auckland, New Zealand.

2006

Coulson, S., Morgan-Smith, R., Mitchell, S., & McBriar, T. (2006, December 6-8). An investigation into the presence of petrol on the clothing and shoes of members of the public. Paper presented at the 5th BiAnnual ESR science conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Derkacova, A., & Gordon, A. (2006, May 21-26). A forensic application for the double-shot pyrolysis fast GC-MS of tyre rubber. Poster presented at the 17th International Symposium on Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Budapest, Hungary.

Elliot, D., Eberhardt, T., Cranstoun, A., Keh, D., & Rand, C. (2006, June 13-16). A research nexus : insect colonisation and succession on remains in New Zealand and associated studies. Paper presented at the 4th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference, Helsinki, Finland.

Elliot, D. A., Petricevic, S., & Bryant, L. (2006, June 13-16). Background DNA in forensic laboratories. Paper presented at the 4th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference, Helsinki, Finland.

French, C. (2006, April 3-7). Forensic validation of a staining technique for distinguishing between skin, buccal and vaginal epithelial cells. Classroom to courtroom : 18th ANZFSS International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, Fremantle, Australia.

Fris, B. (2006, December 6-8). Who's your daddy? Problematic Polynesian Y chromosomes. Paper presented at the ESR BiAnnual Science Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

O'Leary, B. (2006, December 6-8). Estimating the degree of degradation and age of DNA profiles. Paper presented at the 5th BiAnnual ESR science conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Wells, J. (2006, December 6-8). Improvement of methods used to determine the region of origin in bloodstain pattern analysis. Paper presented at the 5th BiAnnual ESR science conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

2005

Eliet, J., & Habison, S.-A. (2005, September 15). The development of a DNA analysis system for pollen. Paper presented at the 21st Congress of the ISFG, Azores, Portugal.

Harbison, S.-A., Brash, K., Fris, B., & McGovern, C. (2005, September 15). A problem in paradise : the development and forensic interpretation of the Y chromosome in New Zealand. Paper presented at the 21st Congress of the ISFG, Azores, Portugal.

Petricevic, S., Pene, L., Reverchon, L., & McKenzie, K. (2005, September 5-9). Recovery of Trace DNA Using Hydrosoluble Tape and the Invitrogen ChargeSwitch Forensic DNA Purification Kit. Paper presented at the 4th European-American School in Forensic Genetics and Mayo Clinic Course in Advanced Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Dubrovnik, Croatia.

2004

Brash, K. (2004, March 28-April 2). Investigation of single nucleotide polymorphisms as forensic markers in the New Zealand population (A multiplex Y-SNP DNA profiling system). Oral presentation at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Campbell, G. (2004, November 24-26). The analysis of condom lubricants. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

Eberhardt, T. (2004, March 28-April 2). Forensic entomology research in New Zealand. Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Excell, C., Bodley, H., & Coxon, A. (2004, September 8-11). Pharmaceutical Preparations as a Source of Pseudoephedrine – Extraction Efficiencies and More. Paper presented at the Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists Association Technical Training Seminar, Portland, Oregon, United States of America.

Excell, C., Gordon, A., & Coulson, S. (2004, March 28-April 2). The discrimination of insulation tape for forensic casework. Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Gordon, A., & Campbell, G. (2004, May 23-27). The Application of Pyrolysis Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Investigations of Sexual Assaults. Paper presented at the 16th International Symposium on Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Alicante, Spain.

Green, A., & Harbison, S.-A. (2004, March 28-April 2). Development of a Real-time PCR system for the sensitive quantitation of forensic samples. Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Green, A., & Harbison, S.-A. (2004, March 28-April 2). Validation of Low Copy Number DNA profiling of forensic samples. Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Harbison, S.-A., & Brash, K. (2004, March 28-April 1). Y STR Analysis using the Reliagene Y- plex ™ 12 Multiplex. Presentation given at the ReliaGene Y STR MasterClass 'Validation of Y STR systems for Forensic Casework'. Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Miskelly, G., Elliot, D., & Wagner, J. (2004, November 29- December 1). Background Correction in Forensic Photography. Paper presented at the NIFS Evidence recovery workshop. Maximising the DNA investment, Adelaide, Australia.

Noel, J. (2004, March 28-April 2). Validation of a Realtime PCR Method for Quantifying mtDNA. Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Paterson, S., Vintiner, S., & Jensen, C. (2004, March 28-April 2). Evaluation of Immunohistochemical Staining as a Method for the Identification of Vaginal Epithelial Cells. Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Phipps, M., & Petricevic, S. (2004, March 28-April 2). Trace DNA : Shedding and Sensitivity. Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Samson, O., Walsh, K., & Triggs, C. (2004, March 28-April 2). Comparison of methods used to determine distance of shotgun discharges. Poster presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Samson, O., Walsh, K., & Triggs, C. (2004, March 28-April 2). Shotgun pellet pattern distribution. Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 17th Biennial Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Stevenson, K., Bushell, D., & Green, A. (2004, November 24-26). Likelihood of obtaining DNA profiles from trace samples when no human DNA is detected at quantitation. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

2002

Coulson, S., & Kitto, L. (2002, May 13-17). The Discrimination of Bodyfiller in New Zealand. Poster presented at the 16th International Symposium on Forensic Sciences (ANZFSS Symposium) Canberra, Australia.

Coulson, S., & Kitto, L. (2002, November 20-22). The Discrimination of Bodyfiller in New Zealand. Poster presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Coulson S., Marnane, R., & Elliot, D. A. (2002, May 13-17). Fibres on Random Man - A Survey of Foreign Fibres Found on White T-shirts. Paper presented at the 16th International Symposium on Forensic Sciences (ANZFSS Symposium), Canberra, Australia.

Eberhardt, T. (2002, November 20-22). Postmortem Interval Estimation using Insect Succession and Soil Microbial Community DNA Profiling. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Eberhardt, T., & Elliot, D. A. (2002, November 20-22). Decomposition in Three Different Habitats in the Auckland Area. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Excell, C., Gordon, A., & Coulson, S. (2002, November 20-22). The Discrimination of Insulation Tapes for Forensic Casework. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Green, A., & Harbison, S.-A. (2002, November 20-22). The Application of TaqMan Quantitative PCR to the Quantitation of Forensic DNA Samples. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Irving, F., Petricevic, S., & Melia, L. (2002, November 20-22). Recovery of trace DNA from tools and firearms. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Janes, W. (2002, November 20-22). Developments in the practical reconstruction of blood spatter events. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Mackenzie, M., & Walsh, K. (2002, November 20-22). A study of the ballistic processes that lead to the dispersal of shotgun pellets. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Nickerson R., & Elliot, D. (2002, November 20-22). Background levels of blood and seminal fluid in vehicles. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Power, T., Abaz, J., & Melia, L. (2002, November 20-22). Mitochondrial DNA - An ESR capability development project. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Samson, O. (2002, November 20-22). Shotgun pellet pattern distribution. Poster presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Seccombe, A., Lai, K., Samson, O., & Bright, J. (2002, November 20-22). Tracing the DNA trail. Poster presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Troon, C., Bushell, D., & Vintiner, J. (2002, November 20-22). DNA profiles from Buccal scrapes using FTA card technology. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Wagner, J. (2002, November 20-22). Background Correction in Photography of Bloodstains. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

2000

Bright, J. (2000, November 22-24). Forensic Analysis of Trace DNA. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Bright, J., & Petricevic, S. (2000, March 8-10). The Recovery of DNA from Car Interiors. Paper presented at the ANZFSS CrimTrac 15th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, Gold Coast, Australia.

Chalmers, M. (2000, March 8-10). The Stability of Cannabinoids in Green Liquids Produced During the Cannabis Oil Manufacturing Process. Paper presented at the ANZFSS CrimTrac 15th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, Gold Coast, Australia.

Chalmers, M. (2000, March 8-10). The Use of Herbicides to Control Cannabis in New Zealand. Paper presented at the ANZFSS CrimTrac 15th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, Gold Coast, Australia.

Cullen, J. (2000, November 22-24). The Advancement of forensic DNA Profiling technology at ESR through the validation and implementation of SGM plus Multiplex. Paper presented at the ESR Science Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Flexen, G. (2000, March 8-10). Identification of Bloodied Bare Footprints. Paper presented at the ANZFSS CrimTrac 15th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, Gold Coast, Australia.

Flexen, G. (2000, March 8-10). Bare Footprint Analysis in New Zealand. Paper presented at the ANZFSS CrimTrac 15th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, Gold Coast, Australia.

Gordon, A. (2000, March 8-10). Discrimination Power of SEM-EDAX, GC-FID and FTIR for comparison of Foundation Smears. Paper presented at the ANZFSS CrimTrac 15th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, Gold Coast, Australia.

Gordon, A. (2000, March 8-10). The Evidential Value of Lipstick Smears in Forensic Casework. Paper presented at the ANZFSS CrimTrac 15th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, Gold Coast, Australia.

1998

Crossman, C., Harbison, S.-A., & Elliot, D. A. (1998, October). Assessing the level of genetic polymorphism in Cannabis Sativa in New Zealand. Poster presented at the ANZFSS Symposium and associated workshops, Adelaide, Australia.

Larkin, A., Harbison, S.-A., & Elliot, D. A. (1998, October). Species specificity of DNA quantitation techniques and the CTT triplex. Poster presented at the ANZFSS Symposium and associated workshops, Adelaide, Australia.

Larkin, A., Harbison, S.-A., Elliot, D. A., & Boyd, L. (1998, October). The effect of blood enhancement reagents on DNA profiling. Paper presented at the ANZFSS Symposium and associated workshops, Adelaide, Australia.

Subject Librarian: Forensic Science, Sonya Donoghue.

File last updated : November 28, 2011 .
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