Dr. Gail Anderson

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Biography

Gail Anderson is a professor at the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and the Co-Director of the Centre for Forensic Research, where she holds the Burnaby Mountain Endowed Professorship. A Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Entomology, she has served as a forensic entomology consultant for law enforcement and wildlife enforcement agencies, providing expert testimony on numerous occasions. Anderson has held leadership roles in various organizations, including as past President of the Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences and the Entomological Society of Canada. Her research focuses on forensic entomology, the role of insects in criminal investigations, and the intersection of forensic science and justice, particularly regarding issues of miscarriages of justice. Anderson has published extensively in the field and is actively involved in educating graduate students, often accepting new students into her research team.

Research Interests

Awards

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Recognition Award

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Gold Medal Winner

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Pathology Biology Section Award

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Derome Award

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Time Magazine

Courses

CRIM 355 Forensic Sciences CRIM 358 Forensic Entomology CRIM 402 Biological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour CRIM 451 Advanced Techniques Forensic Science

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy