Simon Fraser University

 

Gail AndersonGail S. Anderson, M.P.M., Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Associate Director of School of Criminology
BSc (Hon) Manchester, U.K., M.P.M. (S. Fraser), Ph.D. (S. Fraser)

Phone: 778 782 3589
Office: ASSC1 10320
Email: ganderso@sfu.ca

 

 

 

Teaching (Summary)

 

Undergraduate courses on forensic sciences at the basic and advanced levels, biological explanations of criminal behaviour.

  

Research (Summary)

 

My current research is in forensic entomology and the application of forensic science in law. It includes terrestrial and marine decomposition and colonization, impact of arson on forensic evidence, insect development and oviposition. Broader areas include patterns of homicide, poaching and the wildlife trade.

 

Professional Associations

 

Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Entomology

Fellow, American Academy of Forensic Sciences

Fellow, Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences, (President Elect, 2007)

Member, North American Association of Forensic Entomology

Member, Entomological Society of Canada

Member, International Association of Identification

Member, Canadian Identification Society

Member, Entomological Society of B.C. (Past President, 1994, 2003)

Member, Entomological Society of America

Associate Member, European Association of Forensic Entomologists

 

Publications (Recent highlights )

Book:

 

Anderson, G.S. 2006. Biological Influences on Criminal Behavior. Taylor Francis, CRC Press and Simon Fraser University Publications, Boca Raton, FL. 315 pp.

 

 

Book Chapters:

 

Anderson, G.S. 2008. Insect Succession on carrion and its relationship to determining time since death. IN Forensic Entomology: The utility of arthropods in legal investigations. Second Edition. Castner, E and Byrd, J. (Eds.) CRC Press. In Press.

 

Anderson, G.S. 2005. Forensic Entomology. IN Forensic Science, An Introduction to Scientific and investigative Techniques, James, S.H. and Nordby, J.J. (Eds.) CRC Press pp137-165.

 

 

Refereed Journal Articles:

 

Hobischak, N.R, VanLaerhoven, S.L. and Anderson, G.S. 2006. Successional patterns of diversity in insect fauna on carrion in sun and shade in the Boreal Forest Region of Canada, near Edmonton, Alberta. Canadian Entomologist 138(3): 376-383.

 

Anderson, G.S. 2005. Forensic Entomology. (Invited Review Paper). Minerva Medicolegale.  125: 45-60.

 

Anderson, G.S. 2005. Effects of arson on forensic entomology evidence. Canadian Society Forensic Sciences 38(2): 49-67.

 

Anderson, G.S. and Huitson, N.R. 2004. Myiasis in pet animals in British Columbia: the potential of forensic entomology for determining duration of possible neglect. Canadian Veterinary Journal 45:  993-998.

 

Dickson, J.H., Richards, M.P., Hebda, R.J., Mudie, P.J., Beattie O., Ramsay, S., Turner, N., Leighton, B.J., Webster, J.M., Hobischak, N.R., Anderson, G.S., Troffe, P.M., and Wigen, R.J.  2004. Kwäday Dan Ts’Inchi, the first Ancient Glacier body from North America: Reconstructing his last days by intestinal and biomolecular analysis. Holocene 14(4): 481-486

 

 

Recent Conference Papers

 

2007 International Association of Fire Investigators Annual Meeting.
Anderson, G.S. The Impact of Arson on Entomological Evidence. Invited Speaker. Victoria, B.C.
  European Association of Forensic Entomology.
Anderson, G.S. Faunal Colonization of a Pig Carcass in the Ocean using a Baited Camera. Brussels, Belgium
2006 Entomological Society of British Columbia Aquatic Entomology Symposium. Anderson, G.S. Marine Forensic Arthropodology: The Use Of A Baited Camera To Study Carrion Decomposition In The Saanich Inlet (Invited).
  Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences and Canadian Identification Society, Joint Meeting.
Anderson, G.S. and VanLaerhoven, S.L. So You Want To Be A Forensic Scientist? Windsor, Ontario .
  Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences and Canadian Identification Society, Joint Meeting.
VanLaerhoven, S.L. and Anderson, G.S. A Comparison of Forensic Programs in Canada. Windsor, Ontario.
2005 Canadian Society of Forensic Science
Anderson, G.S. and Hobischak, N.R. Factors which Influence Decomposition and Faunal Colonization of Carrion in the Marine Environment in B.C. Calgary, AB, 19-22 Oct.
  Fire Dynamics & Crime Scene Investigation Seminar
Anderson, G.S. Forensic Entomology for Fire Investigators. Edmonton, AB, 8-10 September Invited
  European Association of Forensic Entomology
Anderson, G.S. Differences in insect colonization and decomposition rates between carcasses placed inside and outside a suburban house in Canada. Lausanne, SWITZERLAND. 27-29 April.

 

 

Awards

2002-2012

Burnaby Mountain Endowed Professorship

2002

President's Award for Distinguished Work through the Media, Simon Fraser University.

2001

Derome Award, Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences.

2001

Listed as one of the top five GLOBAL innovators in the Criminal Justice Field. Time Magazine, Only Canadian chosen.

2000

Canadian Police Research Centre, Research on forensic entomology database selected as one of top 10 projects funded by CPRC in last 10 years

1999

Listed as one of the Leaders for the 21st Century, Time magazine.

1999

Women of Distinction Award for Science and Technology, YWCA
For contribution to the advancement of research, discovery and development in the field of science and technology

1998

Canada's Top 40 under 40, Caldwell Partnership
Honouring Canada's Top 40 under 40 based on vision and leadership, innovation and achievement, community involvement and enhancement, impact and growth strategy.

1995

Outstanding Alumni Award for Academic Achievement,  Simon Fraser University, Alumni Association. For outstanding Academic Achievement

 

 

 

Further information and a full resume are available on request: ganderso@sfu.ca

 

 

 

July 25th 2007.