Shivani Sanger

PhD Student and Sessional Lecturer

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    I am a PhD researcher specialising in forensic anthropology and a sessional lecturer at Wrexham University since September 2023. My research evaluates morphometric and metric techniques in identifying a modern Greek-Cypriot population. 
     
    I contribute to the applied science department by assisting with lectures, marking and lab practicals for BSc Forensic Science, BSc Biomedical Science, MRes Biomedical Science and MRes Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology courses. 

    I am currently a student affiliate for the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) and serving as a committee member for the Diversity Outreach Committee. 

    Research Interests

    • Forensic Anthropology
    • Osteometric reassociating of human remains
    • Commingled remains
    • Humanitarian forensic anthropology

    Research Projects

    Title Role Description
    Metric and Morphological Evaluation of Ancestry and Sex Estimation in a Greek-Cypriot Population. Main Author This is my current PhD topic. 
    Molecular Analysis of Placental DNA to Investigate for Bullous Icthyosiform Erythroderma (BIE) Susceptibility in Humans. Main Author I used PCR techniques and designed my own gel primers to analyse placental DNA to investigate for a rare skin condition called BIE. 
    Does Paget's Disease Affect the Carbon and Nitrogen Isotope Composition of Bone Collagen? Main Author This was part of my master's dissertation. This consisted of me independently conducting a stable isotope experiment using the bone saw, isotope ratio mass spectrometer and multiple acids.
    Critical Review of the Effects of Gender Reassignment Surgery and Related Hormone Treatment on Morphological Sex Estimation in Forensic Anthropology Main Author This project was part of my master's dissertation. I was able to critically review medical and forensic anthropological literature in order to review the effects of gender affirmation surgery and related hormone treatment therapy in forensic anthropology. This project lead to multiple conferences.

    Professional Associations

    Association Function From/To
    American Academy of Forensic Science Student Affiliate 2024 - 2025
    American Association of Biological Anthropology (AABA) Student Affiliate 2024 - 2025
    British Association of Forensic Anthropology (BAFA) Student Member 2023 - 2025
    British Association of Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology (BABAO) Student Member 2022 - 2025
    American Anthropological Association (AAA) Student Member 2022 - 2024

    Employment

    Employer Position From/To
    Wrexham University Sessional Lecturer 2023 - 2028

    Education

    Institution Qualification Subject From/To
    Queen Mary University London Masters of Science Forensic Medical Science 2020 - 2021
    University of Reading Masters of Science Professional Human Osteoarchaeology 2022 - 2023
    University of Greenwich Bachelors of Science Biomedical Science 2016 -2019

    Committees

    Committee From/to
    AAFS- Diversity Outreach Committee 2024-

    Languages

    Language Reading Writing Speaking
    Panjabi Elementary Proficiency No Proficiency Full Professional Proficiency
    English Native / Bilingual Proficiency Full Professional Proficiency Full Professional Proficiency

    Other Professional Activities

    Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS)

    Kyriakou, X., Sanger, S., Coulson, M. “Soft Words for Hard Facts: The Role of Language in Forensic Anthropology in Humanitarian Settings”. 

    2024

    Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS)

    Karasiali, S., Baer, E., Sanger, S., Kyriakou, X. “Evaluation Of The C1 Vertebrae For The Estimation Of Sex In Unknown Human Remains”. Oral Presentation. Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS). October 2024.

    2024

    American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) Annual Meeting

    Sanger,S., Bonney, H & Lemos, N. “The Effects of Gender Reassignment Surgery (GRS) and Gender Affirming Hormone Treatment on Morphological Sex Estimation in Forensic Anthropology”. Poster Presentation. American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) Annual Meeting. February 2022

    •    Nominated for “Emerging Forensic Scientist Award Poster Presentation”. 
    •    Attended “Interdisciplinary approaches to age estimation” and “Subaerial weathering of bone” workshops.

    2022

    Trans Gap Project

    Sanger,S., Bonney, H & Lemos, N. “The Effects of Gender Affirmation Surgery (GAS) and Gender Affirming Hormone Treatment on Morphological Sex Estimation in Forensic Anthropology”. Conference Symposium. Trans Gap Project. March 2023.

    Won an award for “The best keynote speaker” at the conference.

    2023

    British Association of Forensic Anthropology (BAFA) 

    Sanger, S., Baer, E., Fyriou, Y., Kyriakou, X. “Sex Estimation From The Orbital-Nasal Region In The Greek-Cypriot Population”. Poster Presentation. British Association of Forensic Science (BAFA). November 2024.

     

    Teaching Interests

    • Forensic Science
    • Forensic Anthropology
    • Biomedical Science
    • Biology
    • Clinical Work