Wilson Jilala is a prominent Tanzanian forensic anthropologist, bioarchaeologist, and crime scene investigator, known for his work with the Tanzania Police Force's Forensic Bureau and the National Museum of Tanzania. His contributions span forensic education, disaster victim identification, and the discovery of rare human skeletal variations. His research addresses gaps between Tanzania's legal inquest frameworks and medico-legal training, co-authored findings on unusual femoral anatomy, and explored the traditional handling and storage of human remains alongside the illicit trade in cultural belongings. His recent work examines premarital genetic screening for albinism to prevent discrimination and abuse.
Affiliation(s): University of Dar es Salaam
Country:
Tanzania
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Published Work: Jilala, W., & Lwoga, N. (2025). Perspectives on the handling and storage of human remains in Tanzania: A due diligence to restitution plan. Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, 5(1).
Wilson Jilala is a prominent Tanzanian forensic anthropologist, bioarchaeologist, and crime scene investigator, known for his work with the Tanzania Police Force's Forensic Bureau and the National Museum of Tanzania. His contributions span forensic education, disaster victim identification, and the discovery of rare human skeletal variations. His research addresses gaps between Tanzania's legal inquest frameworks and medico-legal training, co-authored findings on unusual femoral anatomy, and explored the traditional handling and storage of human remains alongside the illicit trade in cultural belongings. His recent work examines premarital genetic screening for albinism to prevent discrimination and abuse.
Jilala, W., & Lwoga, N. (2025). Perspectives on the handling and storage of human remains in Tanzania: A due diligence to restitution plan. Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, 5(1).
