Forensic entomology is not for the faint at heart. Hélène LeBlanc, Ph.D., is routinely sought for her unique expertise to help solve crimes, and improve food safety from farm to table. Fascinated by the knowledge gained from working with highly specialized equipment to analyze insects and arthropods, she is dedicated to exploring their role in advancing forensic science. World-renowned for her extensive research in establishing accreditation standards, Dr. LeBlanc’s co-authored paper Best Practice in Forensic Entomology – Standards and Guidelines, published in the International Journal of Legal Medicine, validated work in her field. She joined  an assistant professor in the Faculty of Science in July 2009. By July 2012, she was named Undergraduate Program director of the Forensic Science Program, and appointed associate professor in Forensic Science in July 2014. Her research examines the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released during decomposition and analyzes the active compounds that attract insects to the body to determine a more accurate post-mortem interval to better solve crimes and provide closure for families. She is also using these techniques to develop integrated pest management strategies to ensure food safety from local farms. Dairy cows are persistently bitten by flies, which puts them under stress and significantly reduces their yield. By isolating attractants, she aims to create a safe repellant that can be released near cattle to reduce environmental and economic costs associated with the use of pesticides on farms. A zealous interest in science, including insects, at a very early age, led her to pathology. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Mary’s University in Halifax in 1998. A fascinating FBI-taught course immersed her in forensic entomology and she received her Master of Science in Forensic Science from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland in 2001 and her Doctorate in Forensic Entomology from the University of Derby in collaboration with Rothamsted Research and the Derbyshire Constabulary, England in 2008. Dr. LeBlanc is an adjunct professor in the Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate program at Trent University in Peterborough; and an instructor for the Ontario Police College. She also provides training in Forensic Entomology Crime Scene Protocols to the RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police, and Durham Regional Police Service. Ontario Tech University as