• Jelena Bekvalac on curating Human Remains in Museums
    Jun 9 2024

    In this episode, David and Asanda talk to Jelena Bekvalac about excavating and curating human remains.

    Jelena is has been based at the Museum of London since 2003, and was an original member of the research osteologist team with the establishment of the Wellcome funded Centre for Human Bioarchaeology. She has been involved in countless high profile excavations from across the world, working as a human osteologist to uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations. Jelena is a representative on a number of committees, frequently speaks at archaeological and historical societies and was in 2011 elected to be a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.

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    20 mins
  • Lindsay Batty-Smith on Respecting the Deceased
    May 26 2024

    In this episode David and Asanda talk to Lindsay Batty-Smith, a seasoned radiographer who has had several roles in the NHS and private sector including leadership positions in safeguarding adults, applying national policies, extensive teaching in diagnostic and forensic imaging and advancing the equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) agenda within healthcare. She is currently a public governor for an NHS foundation trust in London and keen on community engagement.

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    32 mins
  • Dr Mark Viner on Forensic Imaging
    May 11 2024

    In this episode, David and Asanda talk to Dr Mark Viner about postmortem and forensic imaging.

    Mark is a senior lecturer in radiographic investigation in forensic science, based at Cranfield Forensic Institute and has had a very interesting and varied career. He was a founder board member of both the International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) and the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI). He has also worked for the United Nations.

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    31 mins