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Biography
Dr Alexander Gray Bsc PhD Born in Scotland educated at the University of Edinburgh PhD 1987, worked as a post doc at University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow Welcome unit of Molecular Parasitology, Roslin Research Institute and the University of Dundee. In my current position as Principal Investigator in the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science I am focusing on forensic DNA techniques as my main research interests in the past have centred around molecular biology, specifically DNA manipulation methods and biochemistry related to cellular signalling.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Age-associated DNA methylation loci at lncRNA genomic regions revealed by Oxford Nanopore whole-genome sequencing using four methylation callers
Tiras, F., Cole, C. & Gray, A., Jun 2026, In: Forensic Science International: Genetics. 84, 12 p., 103502.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving DNA recovery from fire scenes: A novel post-extraction purification method for use on highly sooted or charred surfaces
Arsenault, H., Rinaldi, V., Nic Daeid, N. & Gray, A., May 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Trace DNA and its persistence on various surfaces: A long term study investigating the influence of surface type and environmental conditions - Part two, non-metals
Arsenault, H. (Lead / Corresponding author), Kuffel, A., Dugard, P., Nic Daeid, N. & Gray, A., Jan 2025, In: Forensic Science International: Genetics. 74, 31 p., 103151.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of swabbing and cutting-out DNA collection methods from cotton, paper, and cardboard surfaces
Kuffel, A. (Lead / Corresponding author), Nic Daeid, N. & Gray, A., 2024, In: Forensic Science International: Synergy. 8, 10 p., 100453.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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DNA recovery from biological material on mini tapes using a simple extraction buffer and solid phase reversible immobilisation (SPRI) purification
Kuffel, A. (Lead / Corresponding author), Nic Daeid, N. & Gray, A., Jul 2024, In: Forensic Science International. 9, 6 p., 100350.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Forensic Services Exellence Awards Highly commended
Gray, A. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Gold Engage Watermark for Public Engagement
Nic Daeid, N. (Recipient), Marra, M. (Recipient), Doran, H. (Recipient), Mudie, R. (Recipient), Adegoke, O. (Recipient), Klu, J. (Recipient), Comrie, E. (Recipient), Cole, C. (Recipient), Menard, H. (Recipient), Hackman, L. (Recipient), Gray, A. (Recipient), Barros, M. (Recipient), Dennison-Wilkins, L. (Recipient), Dzetkulicová, V. (Recipient), Galais, V. (Recipient), Houston, A. (Recipient), Inman, K. (Recipient), Kuffel, A. (Recipient), Laisney, O. (Recipient), Sobreira, C. (Recipient), Yu, S. (Recipient), Zuppello, M. (Recipient), Menzies, S.-L. (Recipient), Daly, L. (Recipient), Davis, M. (Recipient), McFadyen, P. (Recipient) & De Carvalho, L. (Recipient), 4 Dec 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Royal Society of Edinburgh Mary Somerville Medal
Nic Daeid, N. (Recipient), Coxon, A. (Recipient), Nisbet, L. (Recipient), Puch-Solis, R. (Recipient), Gray, A. (Recipient), Galais, V. (Recipient), Marland, V. (Recipient), Adegoke, O. (Recipient), Doran, H. (Recipient), Mackintosh, A. (Recipient), Mack, P. (Recipient), Davis, M. (Recipient), Santo, F. T. (Recipient), Rinaldi, V. (Recipient), Gauld, D. (Recipient), Gray, K. (Recipient), Allwood, W. (Recipient), Adeniyi, O. (Recipient), Amos, C. (Recipient), Iyamabo, F. (Recipient), Kostiuchyk, D. (Recipient), Menard, H. (Recipient), Saif, A. (Recipient) & Tetley-Brown, L. (Recipient), 10 Nov 2025
Prize: National/international honour
Activities
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Dundee Science Festival 2026: Forensic Science Takeover
Doran, H. (Organiser), Nisbet, L. (Presenter), Gray, A. (Presenter), Gauld, D. (Presenter), Oyinlola, K. (Presenter), Gray, K. (Member), Saif, A. (Presenter), Coxon, A. (Presenter), Menard, H. (Presenter), Bruce, A. (Presenter), Mackintosh, A. (Presenter), Morriss, C. (Organiser) & Amos, C. (Presenter)
16 Feb 2026Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
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Operation Raptor Rescue - Maths Week 2025
Doran, H. (Organiser), Skene, K. (Organiser), Martin, D. (Contributor), Marland, V. (Presenter), Gray, A. (Presenter), Robertson, S. (Presenter), Gulbrandsen, H. L. (Contributor), Gauld, D. (Presenter), Mackintosh, A. (Contributor), O'Neill, M. (Presenter), Harper, T. (Organiser), Long, A. (Presenter), Morriss, C. (Organiser), Puch-Solis, R. (Contributor), Tavendale, A. (Presenter), Amos, C. (Presenter), Saif, A. (Presenter), Rinaldi, V. (Contributor), Mcalinden, J. (Contributor), Brough, K. (Presenter), Tetley-Brown, L. (Presenter) & Meyer, K. (Presenter)
24 Oct 2025Activity: Other activity types › Schools engagement
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Dundee Science Festival 2025: Forensic Science Takeover
Doran, H. (Organiser), Morriss, C. (Organiser), Gray, A. (Contributor), Arsenault, H. (Contributor), Rinaldi, V. (Contributor), Gauld, D. (Contributor), Mackintosh, A. (Contributor), Tetley-Brown, L. (Contributor), Saif, A. (Contributor), Robertson, S. (Contributor), Mack, P. (Contributor) & Gray, K. (Contributor)
12 Feb 2025Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
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Forensic Science Activities at Mackie Academy
Doran, H. (Organiser), Mackintosh, A. (Speaker), Gray, A. (Presenter) & Marland, V. (Presenter)
1 Dec 2025Activity: Other activity types › Schools engagement
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Crime Lab Chemistry - Stromness Academy at Orkney Science Festival
Doran, H. (Presenter) & Gray, A. (Member)
11 Sept 2024Activity: Other activity types › Schools engagement
Press/Media
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Crime Cafe Dundee 2019
Doran, H., Hackman, L., Gray, A., Menard, H. & Nic Daeid, N.
15/03/19 → 16/03/19
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other