Presenters

Gavin Henderson, Forensic Biology/DNA, Forensic & Analytical Science Service
Gavin graduated from Macquarie University in 1998 and holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Molecular Biology. In 2000 he was employed as a Forensic Biologist at what was then known as the Division of Analytical Laboratories (the organisation’s name was changed to Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) in 2010). In 2002 Gavin became a Senior Forensic Biologist (Court Reporter), and spent the next decade giving evidence at many dozens of criminal trials around NSW, on cases ranging from break & enter through to sexual assault, murder and terrorism. In 2012 Gavin obtained his current position as Training Officer for Forensic Biology/DNA at FASS. His role involves the development, implementation, maintenance and coordination of training and professional development programs for the more than 80 scientific staff in the Forensic Biology/DNA unit. Beyond this, Gavin acts as a training consultant for other FASS departments, and more widely for NSW Health Pathology. He has also provided forensic program advice for universities including UTS, WSU and the University of Canberra. Gavin is the Chair of the ANZPAA/NIFS Training Project Working Group, a national body seeking to harmonise Forensic Biology/DNA training across all Australian and New Zealand jurisdictions. Gavin is an ongoing member of the Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD), the Australia & New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) and the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG).