(Dandelion pollen grain, Taraxacum officinale) The scientific study of pollen is called palynology and can be used by forensic scientists to discover clues at crime scenes.

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Daniel Alexander QC

Daniel Alexander QC

 

  • Barrister at 8 New Square chambers, London
  • Has practiced for over 15 years mainly in intellectual property, competition, EU, commercial and administrative law
  • Called to the English Bar in 1988 and appointed Queen's Counsel in 2003. Also called to the New York Bar in 1988
  • Appointed to sit as a Deputy High Court Judge in 2006
  • A Trustee of the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) from 1999-2006
  • BA in Physics & Philosophy from Oxford, LLM from Harvard.
  • Additional interests in biodiversity and architecture

Last updated: March 2007

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