Jasmine Connell

Dr Jasmine Connell is a Research Fellow in Molecular Genomics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Genomics Research Centre within the School of Biomedical Sciences. Her research focuses on forensic genetics and the application of genomics to address questions in forensic science and human health. She holds a PhD and Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) from QUT and Griffith University, respectively.

Dr Connell’s work centers on mitochondrial genome analysis using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), including establishing mutation rates and developing databases for identifying historical military remains. Notably, she created the first WWI/WWII-era Australian mitochondrial DNA control region haplotype frequency database. Her current research extends this work to improve DNA technologies for identifying fallen Australian soldiers.

Her publications span mitochondrial DNA analysis in population isolates, mutation rate studies, and forensic applications of genetic data. Key themes in her work include forensic genetics, historical DNA preservation, and military casualty identification. Dr Connell collaborates with institutions on advancing forensic methodologies and molecular genomics.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in her profile, though her contributions to forensic genetics and historical identification efforts are significant. She participates in military-related research on DNA sample preservation and tissue stability, as highlighted in her studies on extreme environmental conditions.