A molecular tale: What your fingerprints say

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Join Simona Francese as she explores pioneering research into Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS).

Fingerprinting techniques have been in use for over 100 years, and knowledge is developing on both sides of the law as criminals and investigators constantly try to outsmart each other. Fingerprints are a great way for investigators to identify a potential suspect. But, as criminals become more careful in avoiding clues that could identify them, forensic scientists need to up their game with new technologies.Join Simona Francese and discover what fingerprints can reveal about you and how pioneering research into Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS) can provide intelligence about criminal lifestyle, and even actions prior to or during crimes, simply from their fingerprints.Speaker Information: Simona Francese is Professor of Forensic and Bio-analytical Mass Spectrometry at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. In her current role, she is the Head of the Bio-analytical Research Group and Deputy Head of the Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging. She is an expert in the development of MALDI MS Imaging applications and has pioneered its development for the analysis of latent fingermarks to profile offenders. Her research has been implemented in police casework in UK and Europe and has been partly funded by the Home Office, West Yorkshire Police and The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, UKBy booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and accept the Ri's <a href="https://www.rigb.org/terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">event terms and conditions</a>. You also agree to abide by our <a href="https://www.rigb.org/about-us/how-were-run/our-code-conduct-ri-visitors" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">code of conduct</a>, and help to create a great experience for yourself and your fellow participants.Event image by Cleyton Ewerton

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