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David Ballard is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Genomics at King's College London, where he directs the MSc/MRes Forensic Science programmes. He obtained his degree in Physiology from University College London in 1998, followed by an MSc in Forensic Science from King's College London in 2000. He completed his PhD at the University of London in 2013, with a focus on the characterization and differentiation of British population groups. With over 20 years of experience in forensic casework, he has served as a principal scientist in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory specializing in DNA analysis. His research spans various areas, including massively parallel sequencing technologies, DNA intelligence applications, metagenomics, and phenotype prediction, contributing significantly to the field of forensic genetics. He has published over 50 research articles that have garnered approximately 2000 citations. Ballard is actively involved in the International Society for Forensic Genetics and the DNA Commission, focusing on developing international standards for next-generation sequencing in forensic applications.
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