A molecular tale: What fingerprints reveal about you

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 technologies that outsmart them.

Join Simona Francese as she explores pioneering research into Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS). This technique can provide intelligence about criminal lifestyle. It can even reveal information about actions prior to or during crimes, simply from fingerprints left at the scene.

In this talk, discover what fingerprints can reveal about you and how they are used in real police casework to help investigators apprehend offenders.

Event type

This is a theatre event, where the speaker and audience are together in our Theatre.

This event will not be livestreamed.

Accessibility

The Theatre is on the first floor and there is step-free access from the street via lift.

The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free.

There is space at floor level in the theatre for wheelchair users.

Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, please do let us know by emailing us at events@ri.ac.uk, and we’ll be more than happy to help.

Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing events@ri.ac.uk.

Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop.

Covid guidelines

In line with government guidance, face masks are no longer mandatory. But while Covid-19 cases remain high, we recommend that face coverings are worn in our Theatre and at Ri events.