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Ricky Ansell

Adjunct Associate Professor, Docent

My research is focused on forensic biology and DNA profiling, with a special interest in body fluid localization and its recovery for subsequent analysis. Major aims are to gain knowledge to improve existing methods or develop/adapt new methodology. This in order to enable DNA profiling of minutes amounts of traces deposited on a variety of more or less complex substrates in the event of crime.

Publications

2025

Ricky Ansell, Siri Aili Fagerholm (2025) On the use of forensic investigative genetic genealogy in criminal cases in Sweden 30th Congress of the International Society for Forensic Genetics, Santiago de Compostela, 9-13 September 2024: proceedings, p. 755-761 (Conference paper)
Albin Mobäck, Linda Erlandsson, Malin Rapp, Therése Gunnarsson, Ricky Ansell, Christina Forsberg, Arvid Hedén Gynnå (2025) Implementation of an AI system for automated sperm identification 30th Congress of the International Society for Forensic Genetics, Santiago de Compostela, 9-13 September 2024: proceedings, p. 955-961 (Conference paper)
Siri Aili Fagerholm, Ricky Ansell, Christina Forsberg (2025) Experiences of the use of combined DNA and mRNA analysis in criminal cases 30th Congress of the InternationalSociety for Forensic GeneticsSantiago de Compostela, 9-13 September 2024 Proceedings, p. 763-768 (Conference paper)

2024

Ricky Ansell, Siri Aili Fagerholm (2024) Present state on the use of forensic genetic genealogy in criminal cases - a Swedish perspective Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 56, p. 2-5, Article - (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Linda Jansson, Siri Aili Fagerholm, Emelie Borken, Arvid Heden Gynna, Maja Sidstedt, Christina Forsberg, Ricky Ansell, Johannes Hedman, Andreas Tillmar (2024) Assessment of DNA quality for whole genome library preparation Analytical Biochemistry, Vol. 695, Article 115636 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

Publications

2025

Ricky Ansell, Siri Aili Fagerholm (2025) On the use of forensic investigative genetic genealogy in criminal cases in Sweden 30th Congress of the International Society for Forensic Genetics, Santiago de Compostela, 9-13 September 2024: proceedings, p. 755-761 (Conference paper)
Albin Mobäck, Linda Erlandsson, Malin Rapp, Therése Gunnarsson, Ricky Ansell, Christina Forsberg, Arvid Hedén Gynnå (2025) Implementation of an AI system for automated sperm identification 30th Congress of the International Society for Forensic Genetics, Santiago de Compostela, 9-13 September 2024: proceedings, p. 955-961 (Conference paper)
Siri Aili Fagerholm, Ricky Ansell, Christina Forsberg (2025) Experiences of the use of combined DNA and mRNA analysis in criminal cases 30th Congress of the InternationalSociety for Forensic GeneticsSantiago de Compostela, 9-13 September 2024 Proceedings, p. 763-768 (Conference paper)

2024

Ricky Ansell, Siri Aili Fagerholm (2024) Present state on the use of forensic genetic genealogy in criminal cases - a Swedish perspective Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 56, p. 2-5, Article - (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Linda Jansson, Siri Aili Fagerholm, Emelie Borken, Arvid Heden Gynna, Maja Sidstedt, Christina Forsberg, Ricky Ansell, Johannes Hedman, Andreas Tillmar (2024) Assessment of DNA quality for whole genome library preparation Analytical Biochemistry, Vol. 695, Article 115636 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Oliver M. Tuazon, Ray A. Wickenheiser, Ricky Ansell, Christi J. Guerrini, Gerrit-Jan Zwenne, Bart Custers (2024) Law enforcement use of genetic genealogy databases in criminal investigations: Nomenclature, definition and scope Forensic Science International: Synergy, Vol. 8, p. 100460-100460, Article 100460 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Linda Jansson, Chiara Siti, Ronny Hedell, Christina Forsberg, Ricky Ansell, Johannes Hedman (2024) Assessing the consistency of shedder status under various experimental conditions Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 69, Article 103002 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

2022

Linda Jansson, Marie Swensson, Emma Gifvars, Ronny Hedell, Christina Forsberg, Ricky Ansell, Johannes Hedman (2022) Individual shedder status and the origin of touch DNA Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 56, Article 102626 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

2021

Andreas Tillmar, Siri Aili Fagerholm, Jan Staaf, Peter Sjölund, Ricky Ansell (2021) Getting the conclusive lead with investigative genetic genealogy: A successful case study of a 16 year old double murder in Sweden Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 53, Article 102525 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Johannes Hedman, Yasmine Akel, Linda Jansson, Ronny Hedell, Nanny Wallmark, Christina Forsberg, Ricky Ansell (2021) Enhanced forensic DNA recovery with appropriate swabs and optimized swabbing technique Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 53, Article 102491 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

2020

Linda Jansson, Christina Forsberg, Yasmine Akel, Charlotte Dufva, Carina Ansell, Ricky Ansell, Johannes Hedman (2020) Factors affecting DNA recovery from cartridge cases Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 48, Article 102343 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Johannes Hedman, Linda Jansson, Yasmine Akel, Nanny Wallmark, Rebecca Gutierrez Liljestrand, Christina Forsberg, Ricky Ansell (2020) The double-swab technique versus single swabs for human DNA recovery from various surfaces Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 46, Article UNSP 102253 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Bianca Szkuta, Ricky Ansell, Lina Boiso, Edward Connolly, Ate D. Kloosterman, Bas Kokshoorn, Louise G. McKenna, Kristy Steensma, Roland A. H. van Oorschot (2020) DNA transfer to worn upper garments during different activities and contacts: An inter-laboratory study Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 46, Article UNSP 102268 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

2019

Charlotte Dufva, Emilia Karlsson, Christina Forsberg, Ricky Ansell (2019) DNA profiles obtained from urine in snow Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series, Vol. 7, p. 544-545 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Bianca Szkuta, Ricky Ansell, Lina Boiso, Edward Connolly, Ate D. Kloosterman, Bas Kokshoorn, Louise G. McKenna, Kristy Steensma, Roland A. H. van Oorschot (2019) Assessment of the transfer, persistence, prevalence and recovery of DNA traces from clothing: An inter-laboratory study on worn upper garments Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 42, p. 56-68 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

2018

Bas Kokshoorn, Lambertus H.J. Aarts, Ricky Ansell, Edward Connolly, Weine Drotz, Ate D. Kloosterman, Louise G. McKenna, Bianca Szkuta, Roland A.H. van Oorschot (2018) Sharing data on DNA transfer, persistence, prevalence and recovery: Arguments for harmonization and standardization Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 37, p. 260-269 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

2017

Samuel Boiso, Erik Dalin, Heidi Seidlitz, Maja Sidstedt, Elias Trygg, Johannes Hedman, Ricky Ansell (2017) RapidHIT for the purpose of stain analyses - An interrupted implementation Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series, Vol. 6, p. e589-e590 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Kristy Steensma, Ricky Ansell, Lindy Clarisse, Edward Connolly, Ate D. Kloosterman, Louise G. McKenna, Roland A. H. van Oorschot, Bianca Szkuta, Bas Kokshoorn (2017) An inter-laboratory comparison study on transfer, persistence and recovery of DNA from cable ties Forensic Science International: Genetics, Vol. 31, p. 95-104 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Maja Sidstedt, Erica L Romsos, Ronny Hedell, Ricky Ansell, Carolyn R Steffen, Peter M Vallone, Peter Rådström, Johannes Hedman (2017) Accurate Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction Quantification of Challenging Samples Applying Inhibitor-Tolerant DNA Polymerases. Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 89, p. 1642-1649 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Corina C G Benschop, Edward Connolly, Ricky Ansell, Bas Kokshoorn (2017) Results of an inter and intra laboratory exercise on the assessment of complex autosomal DNA profiles. Science & justice, Vol. 57, p. 21-27 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

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