Shivani Sanger
PhD Student and Sessional Lecturer
I am a PhD researcher specialising in forensic anthropology and a sessional lecturer at Wrexham University since September 2023. My research focuses on investigating techniques for reassociation between the basilar portion of the cranium and the first cervical vertebrae in 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.
Research Interests
- Forensic Anthropology
- Osteometric reassociating of human remains
- Commingled remains
- Humanitarian forensic anthropology
Research Projects
| Title | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Osteometric reassociation of commingled adult human remains, a modern Greek-Cypriot collection using the cranium and C1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Association of Forensic Anthropology (BAFA) | Student Member | 2023 - 2024 |
| British Association of Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology (BABAO) | Student Member | 2022 - 2024 |
| American Anthropological Association (AAA) | Student Member | 2022 - 2024 |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Mortuary | Shadowing Autopsies by Forensic Pathologist's | 2021 - 2021 |
| Newtons Medical Practice | Physician Associate Student | 2019 - 2020 |
| Scott and fox | Assistant Creative Director | 2016 - 2019 |
| Project Builders (Essex Limited) | Accountant Assistant | 2015 - 2016 |
| Pula General Hospital | Medical Student- Medics Insight Programme | 2017 - 2017 |
| Britannia Pharmacy | Pharmacy Work Experience | 2014 -2014 |
| James Tennis Coaching | Tennis Instructor | 2012 - 2023 |
| Project Builders (Essex Limited) | Lettings and Sales Negotiator | 2016 - 2022 |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Subject | From/To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Sussex Medical School | Uncompleted | Physician Associate | 2019 - 2020 |
| 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 |
Languages
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panjabi; Punjabi | Elementary Proficiency | No Proficiency | Full Professional Proficiency |
| English | Native / Bilingual Proficiency | Full Professional Proficiency | Full Professional Proficiency |
Other Professional Activities
|
American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) Annual Meeting • Nominated for “Emerging Forensic Scientist Award Poster Presentation”. • Attended “Interdisciplinary approaches to age estimation” and “Subaerial weathering of bone” workshops. |
2022 - 2022 | |
|
Trans Gap Project • Won an award for “The best keynote speaker” at the conference. |
2023 - 2023 |
Teaching Interests
- Forensic Science
- Forensic Anthropology
- Biomedical Science
- Biology
- Clinical Work