Sophie Park, BSc (Hons), MSc.

Sophie began her training as a forensic biologist at Forensic Alliance Ltd (now part of LGC Forensics) in 2000.  She then moved to the Forensic Science Service, where she completed her training in body fluids and DNA profiling and became part of the Homicide team at their London Laboratory.  As a forensic biologist, Sophie has worked on several hundred cases involving serious crimes including murders, sexual assaults, kidnappings and violent crimes.

Sophie’s fields of expertise are:

• Directing and conducting the examination of exhibits for biological evidence such as blood, saliva and semen.
• The interpretation of DNA profiling results, including complex mixtures.
• The interpretation of blood patterns on clothing and weapons.
• The examination and interpretation of textile fibres evidence.
• The examination of weapons and comparison with damage to clothing.
• The assessment of the significance of scientific findings in the context of the case.
• The preparation and presentation of both written and oral evidence to Courts of Law.
• Conducting training lectures.

In recent years Sophie has become the Course Director for the Master of Science degree in Forensic Science at London South Bank University.  She also carries out scientific research in collaboration with forensic science providers with the aim of developing existing methods used in forensic investigations.

Sophie has previously provided forensic consultancy for media organisation including the BBC and creative agencies.