Bridging the gap between academia and practice: Perspectives from two large-scale and niche research projects in Canada |
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| Institution: | 1. Biology Department, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada;2. Faculty of Science, Forensic Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5, Canada;3. Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada;4. Forensic Science Department, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada;5. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, emeritus;1. Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Austria;2. University Clinic for Swine, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria;1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA;2. Biomedical Forensic Sciences, Graduate Medical Sciences, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA;1. School of Law, Policing and Forensics, Staffordshire University, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 2DE, United Kingdom;2. ai2-3D, Unit 14, 271 Jevlan Dr, Vaughan L4L 8A4, Canada |
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| Abstract: | There is a recognized disconnect in priority and synergy between academic and practitioners in forensic science. In this work, we personally reflect on our experiences in conducting research studies that directly involve academic and practitioner stakeholders. We believe, amongst others, that this “gap” can be mitigated through regular and productive communication. We also emphasize the need to create stronger and national research strategies which identifies the current and pressing needs of enforcement officials in order to bring these needs directly to academia. As part of this, researchers should actively seek to make sure what they study will be relevant within the discipline. Our reflection is geared on direct feedback from an entomological study in large scale sampling of blowflies and workshops in bloodstain pattern analysis using a forensic blood substitute. |
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| Keywords: | Case study Collaboration Lessons learned Research |
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