Miss Karina Pfeiler
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Biological Sciences
College of Science
My PhD aims to introduce ancient DNA (aDNA) analyses to supplement previous historic and bioarchaeological research on human skeletal remains unearthed in cemeteries in St Marys and Gawler, dating back to the establishment of South Australia. By unveiling insights into the demographics, health, and lifestyles of European settlers who arrived during the colonial period, this research can provide an understanding of their origins, familial relationships, and potential genetic predispositions to diseases.
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scholarship | Hans-Jürgen and Marianne Ohff Research Grant | The University of Adelaide | Australia | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Award | The Hugh Martin Weir Prize | The University of Adelaide | Australia | $2000 |
| 2024 | Scholarship | Research Training Program Scholarship | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2021 | Scholarship | School of Biological Sciences Summer Research Scholarship | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2023 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) |
| 2020 - 2022 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Science (Advanced) |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Davidson, R., Ravishankar, S., Souilmi, Y., Roca-Rada, X., Sobek, C., Taufik, L., . . . Pérez, V. (2025). The necessity for authentication of ancient DNA from archaeological artefacts. Journal of Archaeological Science, 181, 9 pages. |
Practical Demonstrator for Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells (BIOLOGY 1101) - Semester 1, 2024
Practical Demonstrator for Biology I: Organisms (BIOLOGY 1202) - Semester 2, 2024
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Member | Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) | Australia |
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