RICHARD R. GRIMSLEY, MD

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2013 – 2013 NPI: 1699779462
Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
LiverSwineLarvaFeeding BehaviorPostmortem ChangesDipteraEntomologyForensic Pathology

Practice Location

2 SHIRCLIFF WAY STE 300
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204-4753

Phone: (904) 204-5000

What does RICHARD GRIMSLEY research?

Dr. Grimsley's research centers on understanding how the conditions of animal remains, specifically liver, affect the development of blowfly larvae known as Calliphora vicina. By examining how these larvae mature on different types of liver—fresh versus decomposed—he provides insights that are crucial for forensic investigations. This research is essential for determining time of death, as incorrect estimations can arise from variances in larval development due to the state of the remains.

Key findings

  • Blowfly larvae raised on decomposed liver developed up to 71 hours slower than those raised on fresh liver.
  • Using decomposed liver for analyzing blowfly development can lead to inaccurate time of death estimations in forensic cases.
  • The study indicates a direct link between liver condition and larval development time, highlighting a vital factor for forensic entomologists.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Grimsley study the effects of decomposition on insects?
Yes, Dr. Grimsley's research examines how decomposed liver affects the development rate of blowfly larvae.
What is the significance of Dr. Grimsley's findings?
His findings are crucial for forensic scientists as they affect the accuracy of estimating time of death based on insect development.
How do Dr. Grimsley's studies help in forensic investigations?
They help ensure that investigators can make more accurate conclusions regarding time of death by understanding the growth patterns of larvae on different types of liver.

Publications in plain English

Decomposed liver has a significantly adverse affect on the development rate of the blowfly Calliphora vicina.

2013

International journal of legal medicine

Richards CS, Rowlinson CC, Cuttiford L, Grimsley R, Hall MJ

Plain English
This study looked at how the development of blowfly larvae, called Calliphora vicina, is affected by the type of liver they’re raised on. Researchers found that larvae on decomposed liver took up to 71 hours longer to develop compared to those on fresh liver. This matters because it means that when estimating how long a body has been deceased, using blowflies that developed on decomposed remains could lead to inaccurate conclusions. Who this helps: This helps forensic scientists and investigators.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Cameron S Richards Catherine C Rowlinson Lue Cuttiford Martin J R Hall

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