Karina Pfeiler
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
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.
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Awards and Achievements
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 - -
Education
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) -
Research Interests
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Journals
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
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2025 - ongoing Member Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) Australia
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