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Julie BurrillPostdoctoral Associate for Forensic Science Communication in the CourtroomAlan Alda Center for Communicating ScienceSchool of Communication and Journalism
Biography
Professor Julie Burrill‘s work examines science communication challenges in legal and forensic contexts. She has trained many forensic scientists and experts in effective communication and testimony, as well as training attorneys on a broad range of forensic science topics. Her previous doctoral research as a Fulbright Scholar focused on “touch DNA” analysis. She has worked in research and casework labs, as well as for Medical Examiners and public defenders as a forensic scientist.
Education
- PhD: Molecular Biology, Department of Analytical, Environmental & Forensic Sciences, King’s College London
- Master’s: MFS in Forensic Molecular Biology, The George Washington University
- Bachelor's: BS in Biology, Haverford College