IAFR

ISFRI Webinar: Forensic Imaging - (Over) View from an old Swiss man perspective
2021-11-25 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Online
Title: Forensic Imaging-(above) View from the perspective of an old Swiss man
Lecturer: Dr. Michael Thali
If you would like to participate, please fill in the registration form.
After submitting your application, your access code etc. will be sent to your registered email address by November 20th, 2021.
Live session is free to attend for all registrants.
If you are an ISFRI/IAFR member, you can access on demand session after live session, too.

ANZ Branch Webinar: Imaging in the Green
2021-09-22 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Join the ANZ branch of the IAFR for their next webinar Imaging in the Green by Capt. Julian Thacker.
Captain Thacker trained as a radiographer at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology qualifying with a Bachelor of Medical Imaging in January 2009. He worked at Waikato Hospital in all areas of the general radiography department and then cardiology before re-enlisting in the New Zealand Defence Force as a reserve Radiographer in 2012, transferring to the Regular force in 2013.
Captain Thacker is currently the Senior Radiographer for Defence and Officer in Charge of the Diagnostic Support Team, which includes both medical imaging and laboratory scientists.
Captain Thacker served as a Reserve Forces Medic in the 1990’s, has been a volunteer ambulance officer, a volunteer firefighter for over 20 years, and enjoys photography and archery.
We are very much looking forward to his presentation on being a radiographer in the armed forces. Medical Imaging in the New Zealand Army incorporates many skills over and above those of a civilian radiographer. While the core skill we are employed for is obviously our medical imaging trade, there are a variety of additional skills we are required to learn that are particular to the NZ Defence Force. From weapons training to cooking in the field, leadership to military law, there are many facets to being an Officer in the New Zealand Defence Force. There are also opportunities to learn new skills that may be of interest to an individual such as heavy vehicle licences, shooting coaching, and military health planning.
Medical imaging in the field incorporates all the skills we employ with regard to trauma imaging, adaptive technique and can involve periods of intense activity along with long spells of boredom. The ability to manage oneself is critical in this environment, where you are generally deployed as a sole radiographer and can be called on with no notice to manage everything from a sprained finger to multiple trauma scenarios. Working very closely with the medical team is critical to managing the workload, your own well being and that of the team to enable effective patient treatment.
Registration:
https://www.trybooking.com/BTOZK
IAFR Member $0
ASMIRT/NZIMRT Member $10
Non-Member $20

ANZ Branch AGM
2021-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
IAFR ANZ Members only!
Please join us for our AGM on Wednesday September 22 at 7pm AEST. Members will receive an email with an Adobe Connect link during the month. We also have places available in the committee so if you would like to join us please use the nomination form and get in touch with anz.iafr@gmail.com should you have any questions or need any help with your nomination.

IAFR AGM & Webinar
2021-09-04 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Online
The Annual General Meeting of the IAFR will be held online on September 4th at 12:00 BTS/GMT+1.
After the AGM there will be a “Ask the Experts” webinar, where international group of experts offer their insights to forensic imaging.
Speakers at the webinar:Prof. Michael Thali (Switzerland)Prof. Rick van Rijn (The Netherlands)Amy-Lee Brookes (UK)Jeroen Kroll (The Netherlands)Tony Buxton (Australia)
12:00 IAFR AGM~13:00 “Ask the Experts” webinar
The AGM is for all IAFR members and more detailed information about joining will be sent by email. The webinar is available for all.
NB! The starting time of the webinar is a rough estimation, because we will start after the AGM.
Registration fee for the webinar:IAFR Members £0Non-members £5
Registration for the webinar:IAFR Members Non-members

ISRRT 2021: Forensic Radiography Workshop
2021-08-20 09:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
The IAFR is organising a Forensic Radiography Workshop during the ISRRT 2021 Congress. The programme and registration links are below. (All times below are referring the Irish time zone – GMT+1.)
9.00 Welcome (IAFR Chair)
9.15 The pathologist’s perspective on post-mortem CT (Dr. Linda Mulligan)
9.35 Setting up a coronial-led post-mortem CT (PMCT) service (Amy-Lee Brookes)
9.55 The use of PMCT in Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) (Jeroen Kroll)
10.15 Tea/Coffee Break
10.45 The radiologist’s perspective on PMCT (Dr. Ferdia Bolster)
11.05 Setting up a European PMCT response to a Mass Disaster (Phillip Webster & Ann Heathcote)
11.25 IAFR ‘Forensic Radiography Response Team’ training (Paul Hunter)
11.45 Imaging of the Mummies in St. Michan’s crypt (Prof. Jerry Conologue)
12.05 The anthropologist’s perspective on PMCT – Jonathan Swift & Stella (Dr. René Gapert)
12.25 Questions (IAFR Chair)
Registration: https://isrrtdublin2021.org/registration/
Full Programme: https://isrrtdublin2021.org/programme/

UK Branch AGM & Webinars
2021-08-17 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Online
The newly formed UK branch of the IAFR would like to invite you to attend our study evening. We will be running a series of short presentations from the interim UK IAFR committee alongside the UK IAFR AGM, with topics including:
Forensic imaging in the 80/90s
The London bombings
Identification using dental & plain film
Suspected Physical Abuse imaging
Using Macro radiography in Post-Mortem paediatric imaging-old techniques, new tricks
Applications of PMCT
PMCT in DVI (and TRiM)
PMCT in non-suspicious deaths
4 presentations will take place prior to the AGM, 4 after. UK members will hold their AGM in a separate meeting room, therefore there will be a break of around 45 minutes in the middle of the study evening.
NB! The webinars are available for everyone, the AGM is only for the UK members of IAFR. The link for the AGM will be sent to UK members via email.
19:00-19:45 (BST) Webinars, part 1
19:45-20:30 (BST) UK Branch AGM
20:30-21:15 (BST) Webinars, part 2
Registration fee for webinars:
IAFR Members £0
Non-members £5
Registration for webinars:
IAFR Members
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ANZ Branch Webinar: Forensic Anthropology in the Field
2021-07-28 19:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
The ANZ Branch of the International Association of Forensic Radiographers are proud to present two online webinars on Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology in June and July. Forensic anthropology and archaeology are fields which run closely alongside forensic imaging but are often misunderstood or overlooked when we think of the radiography world. While Forensic anthropologists and archaeologists can often be found working synchronously to search for, recover and identify human remains, there are very different objectives and skills involved.
These webinars will help forensic radiographers understand more about forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, explain some of the techniques used and discuss how imaging is playing a role in these fields. We also introduce our wonderful speakers Nick and Donna, who both have a wealth of experience in the field of archaeology and anthropology and will share their work and experiences with us.
On the 28TH July 7:30pm AEST we will have Donna MacGregor presenting Forensic Anthropology in the Field. Donna is a lecturer in forensic science and anatomy, with a background as a forensic anthropologist in the Australian Army Reserves and also worked for the Queensland Police force as a crime scene investigator.
Donna’s work with the Australian Army as a forensic anthropologist allows the recovery of War Casualties, very important and interesting work. We are lucky enough to have Donna speak about some of her experiences of forensic anthropology in the field and her work with the Army and Police.
Registration is free for IAFR members, $10 for ASMIRT/NZMIRT members and $20 for non-members.
Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/BSZAP
CPD certificates of attendance will only be issued to those who attend the live webinar.
Please note this webinar will NOT be recorded so you MUST be available to attend the live event!

ANZ Branch Webinar: Introduction to Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology: Context for Radiographers
2021-06-30 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
The ANZ Branch of the International Association of Forensic Radiographers are proud to present two online webinars on Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology in June and July. Forensic anthropology and archaeology are fields which run closely alongside forensic imaging but are often misunderstood or overlooked when we think of the radiography world. While Forensic anthropologists and archaeologists can often be found working synchronously to search for, recover and identify human remains, there are very different objectives and skills involved.
These webinars will help forensic radiographers understand more about forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, explain some of the techniques used and discuss how imaging is playing a role in these fields. We also introduce our wonderful speakers Nick and Donna, who both have a wealth of experience in the field of archaeology and anthropology and will share their work and experiences with us.
Join us on 30th June 8pm AEST with Dr Nicholas Marquez-Grant for an Introduction to Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology: Context for Radiographers. A lecturer at Cranfield University since 2013, Nicholas has wide ranging experience as a forensic archaeologist working with human skeletal remains from Prehistoric to early 20th century sites in the UK, Spain, France and Portugal. From 2008 to 2013 Nicholas worked full time as a forensic anthropologist and archaeologist for two major forensic science providers in the UK – LGC Forensics and Cellmark Forensic Services – attending crime scenes and mortuaries for a number of police forces in England and Wales.
Registration is free for IAFR members, $10 for ASMIRT/NZMIRT members and $20 for non-members.
REGISTRATIONS FOR JUNE WEBINAR OPEN NOW VIA https://www.trybooking.com/BRJMM
CPD certificates of attendance will only be issued to those who attend the live webinar.
Participants will receive a link to view the recording after the event if they are unable to make the live broadcast.

IAFR Webinar #26 - Radiographic Image Quality, Processing and Optimization
2021-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Daniel Sandoval is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Imaging Physics and holds an MS and PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of New Mexico (UNM). Dr. Sandoval has been a practicing Medical Physicist for the UNM Department of Radiology in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA since 2008. His research includes work with the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator in post-mortem imaging and dosimetry. He has been a member of and contributor to the International Society for Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI) since May 2014.

Abstract
Digital and computed radiography are an integral component of clinical and post mortem imaging. Although x-ray tube and detector technology are very similar across vendors, image quality can be drastically different. After this talk, attendees will be able to talk describe the underlying aspects of digital radiographic image quality; explain the effects of noise on image contrast; and list the general steps in digital image processing. We will also provide a basic understanding of image protocol optimization through specific examples of vendor customization.
Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members. Please use the links below to register:
Member Registration
Non-member Registration

ISFRI & IAFR Online Congress 2021
2021-05-20 08:55 - 2021-05-22 13:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
10th Annual Congress of the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging
16th Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Radiographers
The ISFRI & IAFR Congress is held online this year due the COVID19 situation. More detailed information about the congress and registration via the links below.
Congress fees
Early bird from March 3rd to April 9th
Early bird 700 PLN / 550 PLN / 300 PLN / 950 PLN
(ISFRI Member / IAFR Member / Student / Non-member)
Regular fee from April 10th to May 12th
Regular fee 900 PLN / 750 PLN / 500 PLN / 1150 PLN
(ISFRI Member / IAFR Member / Student / Non-member)
ISFRI & IAFR Congress 2021 website
More about fees and cancellation
Program
Registration

IAFR Webinar #25 - Suspected Physical Abuse - A South African Perspective
2021-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Steve Naidoo is a specialist forensic pathologist, with over 30 years’ experience. Special interests include applied forensic anatomy, the pathology of trauma, and sexual offences. He worked with the Truth Commission in South Africa, death investigations in Mozambique, in the Former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo), the 2012 Marikana Massacre, East Africa, and in The Gambia. As Associate Professor in Forensic Medicine, he was the first Chairman of the African Society of Forensic Medicine. He has had much experience in giving testimony in court. Steve does independent consulting and is currently involved in training in sexual abuse medicine.
Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members. Please use the links below to register:
Member Registration
Non-member Registration

IAFR Webinar #24 - The Importance of Documentation in Medico-Legal Cases
2021-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Steve Naidoo is a specialist forensic pathologist, with over 30 years’ experience. Special interests include applied forensic anatomy, the pathology of trauma, and sexual offences. He worked with the Truth Commission in South Africa, death investigations in Mozambique, in the Former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo), the 2012 Marikana Massacre, East Africa, and in The Gambia. As Associate Professor in Forensic Medicine, he was the first Chairman of the African Society of Forensic Medicine. He has had much experience in giving testimony in court. Steve does independent consulting and is currently involved in training in sexual abuse medicine.

Abstract
Abstract
Evidence from medico-legal examinations is often presented in a court. In order for such evidence to be admissible, it must have been gathered and presented according to the rules of evidence appropriate for the relevant jurisdiction. Witnesses presenting evidence must be able to show an unbroken link between the evidence that they present and the subject of the examination and/or the crime scene. The conduct and documentation of medico-legal examinations is therefore of the highest importance. The talk will cover the rules and procedures of evidence in the courtroom, how the legal system operates and discuss good practice for documentation of medico-legal examinations and the pitfalls that await the unprepared. The speaker will use case examples from his wide experience as a previous state pathologist and professor of Forensic Medicine and later independent expert.
Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members. Please use the links below to register:
Member Registration
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ANZ Branch Webinar: Post Mortem CT Angiography
2021-02-25 20:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Presenter: Claire Robinson
Overview: This webinar on Post Mortem CT Angiography is presented by Claire Robinson, an Advanced Practitioner in post-mortem imaging in Leicester, UK. Claire has a wealth of experience in post mortem coronary angiography techniques as well as participating in whole body angiography research and we are delighted to have her share her wealth of knowledge on this topic with us.
IAFR Members $0
ASMIRT/NZIMRT Members $10
Non-members $20
To register for this webinar, please click here or use the link above.

ANZ Branch Webinar: JAVA Program for Anatomy in PMCT Forensic Imaging
2020-11-26 20:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Understanding the Appearance of Pathology in PMCT using an In-House Developed Java Program
Thursday, 26th November 2020 – 20:00-21:30 (AEDT) (GMT +11)
Presenter: Ray Beh, NSW Health Pathology, Forensic and Analytic Science Service
Overview: Ray Beh is a forensic radiographer who has an interest in JAVA programming and setup the forensic imaging facility, for the service in Newcastle, in 2015. He developed this software program to support radiographers, medical practitioners, and allied health workers, working both in forensic imaging and clinical healthcare, interested in the difference in the CT appearance of anatomy from “live” to “deceased” cases.
Please click here for further details regarding this event.
To register for this webinar, please click here or use the link above.

IAFR Webinar #21 - The Expert Witness in Court
2020-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Steve Naidoo is a specialist forensic pathologist, with over 30 years’ experience. Special interests include applied forensic anatomy, the pathology of trauma, and sexual offences. He worked with the Truth Commission in South Africa, death investigations in Mozambique, in the Former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo), the 2012 Marikana Massacre, East Africa, and in The Gambia. As Associate Professor in Forensic Medicine, he was the first Chairman of the African Society of Forensic Medicine. He has had much experience in giving testimony in court. Steve does independent consulting and is currently involved in training in sexual abuse medicine.

Abstract
Health professionals are frequently called upon to testify in a court. We generally are, however, inexpert at what we should be expert upon, and fare badly, with dissatisfying experiences leading to the tendency to avoid the unpleasantness of court. The talk will cover the anatomy and procedure of the courtroom and how the legal system operates, the difference between a lay, professional and expert witness, the value of expert opinion, how to give testimony in general and make complex scientific knowledge appreciated by the court and layman, dos and the don’ts of testimony, nature of cross-examination, how to avoid the snares and the “scares”, challenges to professional credibility, how an expert is “qualified”, and the differences between fact and opinion and between possibility and probability. The speaker will use case examples from his wide experience as a previous state pathologist and professor of Forensic Medicine and later independent expert.
Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members. Please use the links below to register:
Member Registration
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Webinar #20 - Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals
2020-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals – Courtney Steels
Presenter Bio
Courtney has been a radiographer since the end of 2013, after graduating from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia. After attending a Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) course in Melbourne in 2018, Courtney’s interest in forensic radiography was sparked and she became a member of the inaugural ANZ-IAFR branch. Her love for travel led her to work briefly in the Northern Territory before moving to the UK in April 2019 where she currently resides. Mindfulness is a topic close to Courtney’s heart and something she is passionate about sharing with others. Finding Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to Courtney was like finding a toolbox at the end of a rainbow, the principles are simple, it makes sense and it really works. The skills you can gain from mindfulness are applicable in any situation in or out of work. Courtney is a big advocate for encouraging others to build mindfulness practices into their own routines.

Abstract
Being healthcare professionals, we have to empathise with our patients without getting too attached, be present for them whilst we have many other things going on around us and manage the confronting things we see along the way in our roles, putting on a brave face and carrying on. We can be left feeling stressed or overwhelmed at times or even just find ourselves being wound up, with a need to pause and hit the reset button. The practice of Mindfulness is about being in the present moment and gaining skills which allow us to remain calm, reduce stress and achieve the best focus and mental performance. During this presentation on Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals Courtney will be discussing what mindfulness is, the benefits and principles of mindfulness and how healthcare professionals can use these skills in their work and everyday life. Courtney will also be sharing some important and useful resources.
Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members. Please use the links below to register:
Member Registration
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ANZ Branch PTSD & COVID-19 Webinar
2020-07-11 09:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
The IAFR are delighted to announce that the ANZ branch are hosting a live webinar event, focusing on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and COVID-19. The event will run between 09:30-13:00 AEST (00:30-04:00 BST) on Saturday 11th July.
This online programme will include a range of webinars, focusing on various aspects of PTSD in relation to both forensic and clinical imaging, specifically in relation to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Topics will include the psychological aspects of forensic imaging, PTSD & Compassion, COVID-19 workplace stress, and mindfulness, amongst others. Full details of the programme schedule can be found in the attachment, below.

9.30 – 9.35 Welcome (Prof. Debbie Starkey)
9.35 – 10.30 Psychological aspects of forensic imaging (Paul Hunter)
10.30 – 11.15 The changing nature of PTSD & compassion (Mark Crosweller)
The social & emotional literacy required for healing and connection (Dr. Lynne Reeder)
11.15 – 11.45 Workplace management of COVID- 19 & staff stress (Gillian Tickall & Julie Tate)
11.45 – 12.15 Mindfulness (Courtney Steels)
12.15 – 12.45 The Pain We’re In (Lindsay Batty-Smith)
12.45 – 13.00 Closing remarks (Prof. Debbie Starkey)

Registration is free for both IAFR members and non-members. We would love to see as many of you there as possible! However, by registering, you will also receive a link to view the recording of the event if you are unable to make the live broadcast. Please use the links below to register:
Member Registration
Non-member Registration

IAFR Webinar #17 - Post-Mortem CT
2020-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Post-Mortem CT – Amy-Lee Brookes

Amy is the Lead Post-Mortem Radiographer at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and has extensive experience in adult post-mortem imaging, including plain-film, CT and angiography. Having previously worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, Amy also has vast experience in paediatric forensic imaging, for both living and post-mortem cases. Amy also holds an MSc in Forensic Radiography from Teesside University.

Abstract:
In recent years the use of post-mortem imaging techniques has increased significantly, particularly the use of post-mortem CT (PMCT) for both coronial and home office cases within the UK. In some jurisdictions PMCT has almost completely replaced the traditional post-mortem examination for coronial cases, although it is currently only used as an adjunct for all home office post-mortem examinations. This presentation will look at the use of CT in a dedicated NHS PMCT unit, including the set-up of the department, scans undertaken and case studies.
Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members. Please use the links below to register:
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IAFR Webinar #16 - Disaster Victim Identification: A Police Officer's Perspective
2020-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Mark Roberts is a Police Inspector in the Emergency Planning Team of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. He has over 15 years of experience in the Body Recovery Team and holds a PgC in Disaster Victim Identification from the University of Dundee. In his role he has co-ordinated a wide range of body recovery responses and assisted in the development of the Northern Ireland Mass Fatality Plan

Abstract:
In the event of a Mass Fatality Incident, Police Officers act as agents of the Coroner in addition to their statutory duties under the Police Act. The role of the Police, and the manner in which it is carried out is not just a vital part of the investigative process but is critical to the experience (and grief pathway) for those who have been bereaved. This webinar will consider the historical development of the Disaster Victim Identification process, the practicalities of effective delivery and the importance of collaborative working between specialists. It will also make reference to the consequences for responders of being involved in this work and how we manage their impacts.

Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members. Please use the links below to register:
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AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting
2020-02-17 - 2020-02-22
Forensic Radiography Workshop in the AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting
W24 – Forensic Postmortem Radiology: Crossing the Border Between Radiology and Pathology
09:00 – 09:30 Jeroen Kroll: Acquiring post mortem CT scans tips and tricks; a radiographer’s perspective
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, USA

IAFR Webinar #15 - Forensic Imaging in Denmark
2020-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
The Beginning of Forensic Radiography in Denmark – Christina Pedersen
Christina has a BSc in Radiography from The University College of Northern Denmark. She is currently the only Forensic Radiographer in Denmark and is positioned as a Forensic and Paediatric Project Radiographer in the city of Aarhus. Her way into the forensic field was through the patient group of children under Suspected Physical Abuse, both in the living and post-mortem cases. She has great experience in adult forensic cases and the main tasks of her forensic work involve being a central part in evaluating PMCT scans. She is involved in PMCTA and takes great part in this research field.

Abstract:
Forensic imaging in Denmark is not a new area for radiographers undertaking living cases; however in post-mortem cases it is different. Curently, only one radiographer is actively taking part in this daily work at one of the three Institutes of Forensic Medicine. This results in having to think out-of-the-box and seek knowledge internationally, along with places radiographers rarely look.
The radiographic work involves; performing conventional x-ray, creating & editing CT-protocols, assisting when performing PMCT Angiography, along with performing research scans both on animals, artefacts and humans. The daily CT-scans are performed by the forensic technicians, leaving the largest task for the radiographer – performing the evaluations of the PMCT-scans.
The Radiographer’s special knowledge on technical aspects of imaging are highly appreciated and when imaging for forensic purposes the need for high quality is just as essential as imaging the living. A new specialized area for radiographers in Denmark is born.

Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members. Please use the links below to register:
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Forensic Radiography Study Day
2019-09-28 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
The Not So Silent Witness
Cardiff University
This study day aims to give attendees a wider insight into the world of forensics, with a specialist focus on forensic radiography.
The event will explore the role of imaging in Suspected Physical Abuse in Paediatrics, the role of CT in post-mortem investigations and the importance of forensic radiography in a multi-disciplinary workforce. The event will also provide insights into forensic photography, forensic medicine, police investigation and the role of the Coroner. Please use the link below to view the full event programme.
In order to register for this event, please click on the above external link – as an IAFR Member, you are entitled to a 20% discount on registration!
Program

09.00 – 09.30

Registration

09.30 – 09.40

Welcome and introduction

Hywel Rogers, Professional Head, Diagnostic Radiography, HCARE

09.40 – 10.10

Forensic Radiography: an overview

Charlotte Lord, Lecturer, HCARE

10.10 – 10.50

The detective inspector’s perspective

D.S.I. Richard Jones/ D.I. Stuart Wales, South Wales Police

10.50 – 11.15

Tea/Coffee

11.15 – 11.45

The radiographers’ role in NAI

James O’Sullivan, Senior Radiographer, CTUHB

11.45 – 12.45

CT post-mortem

Claire Robinson, Advanced Practitioner

12.45 – 13.30

Lunch
Canon Medical exhibition

13.30 – 14.30

Keynote lecture

Dr Stephen Leadbeatter, Home Office Pathologist, WIFM

14.30 – 15.00

The forensic photographer’s role

Marc Smith, Forensic Medical Photographer, WIFM

15.00– 15.20

Tea/Coffee

15.20 – 16.20

Cases from the archives

Professor Bernard Knight CBE

16.20 – 16.30

Review and close

Dr Stephen Leadbeatter

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2019
2019-09-07 13:15 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Online
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the IAFR will be held online at 13:15pm (BST) on Saturday 7 September 2019 via Adobe Connect. Any items for the agenda must be submitted to secretary@iafr.org no later than mid-day (GMT/UTC) on 31 August 2019.
Members who are unable to attend electronically may complete a Proxy (attached) which must be submitted to the Hononary Secretary no later than mid-day (GMT/UTC) on 31 August 2019.
Members wishing to submit a resolution to the AGM must give notice in writing, supported by the signatures of 20 full members of the Association, to the Honorary Secretary no later than mid-day (GMT/UTC) on 31 July 2019. Emergency resolutions may be submitted up to five working days prior to the AGM; the committee shall determine whether such resolutions are valid. A copy of the current Constitution is available on the Members’ section of the IAFR website, as are the draft Minutes from the 2018 AGM.
The IAFR would not exist without the voluntary contributions of the Committee members. This year, there are 6 places vacant on the Committee. Any Full Member of the Association may stand for election to the committee and must be nominated in writing on the attached form by three Full Members of the Association. A statement from the nominee must accompany the nomination expressing their willingness to stand for election. Nominations shall be received by the Honorary Secretary no later than mid-day (GMT/UTC) on 31 August 2019.
Members – please register here in order to attend this year’s AGM
IAFR Constitution
IAFR Proxy Form
IAFR Committee Member Nomination Form

Online Study Event
2019-09-07 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Registration is now open for the IAFR Online Study Event, which will take prior to the AGM, between 11:00-13:00 (BST) on Saturday 7th September 2019.
The event will consists of the following three webinars:

Death Investigation in Minors (Dr. Willemijn Klein, Netherlands)
The Forensic Investigation of the Great Belt Bridge Train Accident (Dr. Peter Leth, Denmark)
3D Clinical Applications (Dr. Summer Decker, USA)

Registration is free for IAFR members and £10 for non-members.
IAFR members register here
Non-members register here

IAFR Webinar #13 - Challenges of Post-Mortem Imaging
2019-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Challenges of Post-Mortem Radiology – Prof. Tania Grgurich
Tania Grgurich, DHSc, MHS, RT(R)(M)(CT) ARRT is a Clinical Associate Professor and Computed Tomography Clinical Coordinator for Quinnipiac University’s (Hamden, CT. USA) Radiologic Sciences and Advanced Medical Imaging and Leadership Programs. Since 2005, Prof. Grgurich has also volunteered as a Radiology Consultant for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Farmington, Connecticut, USA.

Abstract:
Post-mortem radiography is an extremely valuable part of the autopsy process, providing information regarding the number and location of projectiles or foreign bodies within a victim, giving clues as to the shape of an object or the direction of the force that caused an injury, determining accidental versus non-accidental trauma, and aiding in the identification of individuals. Forensic radiographers are aware that post-mortem imaging presents its own unique challenges that differ greatly from those of clinical radiography. This webinar will examine the value of post-mortem radiography and will introduce a variety of cases and challenges as well as some troubleshooting tips and tricks that can be added to your forensic radiography toolbox!

Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members. Please use the links below to register:
Member Registration
Non-member Registration

IAFR Webinar #11 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Forensic Imaging
2019-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Forensic Imaging – Paul Hunter, Lecturer in Medical Imaging, Teesside University
Radiographers deal with a range of stressful situations in their day-to-day practice, but potential stressors are even wider ranging and more extreme in a forensic setting – especially when imaging the deceased. This may lead radiographers to develop symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This webinar will discuss PTSD in relation to forensic imaging, with a particular focus on Disaster Victim Identification (DVI).
Following the presentation we shall open a discussion session with attendees, led by radiographers with experience of imaging in a DVI setting.
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IAFR Webinar #10 - Imaging of Archaeological & Mummified Remains
2019-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Registration is now open for IAFR Webinar #10 on Wednesday 24th April at 18:00 (BST). The topic of this webinar will be the Imaging of Archaeological & Mummified Remains and will be delivered by Prof. Jerry Conlogue, Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT who has over fifty years experience in applying medical imaging techniques to non-medical areas, such as art conservation, wildlife management, archaeology, anthropology and forensics.
Abstract

Radiographers are trained to acquire images specifically in a clinical environment. Although their training makes them the first choice to transition into non-clinical areas, such as anthropology and forensics, additional training or review of basic imaging principles maybe required. For example, most clinical settings have shifted from film to a digital recording media, however, in a remote field facility only film may be available. The following presentation considers the role of the radiographer transitioning into paleoimaging and a member of a bioantrhopology research team in a variety of field situations. In addition, the integration of advanced imaging modalities, such as multi-detector computed radiography is considered.

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IAFR Webinar #8 - An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
2019-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Dr. Nick Marquez-Grant – Senior Lecturer in Forensic Anthropology at Cranfield Forensic Institute, Cranfield University.
What do bones tell us and what is the role of the forensic anthropologist? The involvement of forensic anthropologists in crime scene investigation, mass disasters and human rights’ abuses has increased in recent years. This webinar will provide an overview of forensic anthropology in the UK, the types of cases forensic anthropologists work on and an insight into the different questions forensic anthropologists address in forensic casework. The webinar will cover aspects from crime scene investigation to analysis of the remains in the mortuary and giving expert evidence in court.

IAFR Webinar #7 - An Introduction to Forensic Archaeology
2019-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Roland Wessling – Roland has a BSc in Archaeological Sciences and an MSc in Forensic Archaeology. He has worked as a consultant for the UN ICTY, on domestic criminal cases in Germany/UK and has been deployed to Cyprus and Iraq for the Inforce Foundation. He was one of the Lead Archaeologists of the excavation of 250 WWI Soldiers in Fromelles, France. Roland is co-editor of the Cox, et al., 2007, mass grave book. He is currently employed by Cranfield University as a Lecturer and is co-director of the CRICC Team which carries out recovery and skeletal assessment investigation on conflict casualties.
Abstract
Forensic archaeologists try to help enforcement agencies to find and recover buried human remains and other evidence and to interpret the burial context to reconstruct past events. At the same time, forensic archaeological recovery techniques can also be employed to find missing casualties and together with anthropology, radiography, pathology and DNA analysis attempt to identify the individual and reunite the missing person with his or her loved ones.
There are a number of international organisations that utilise forensic archaeology for their humanitarian and/or forensic work, such as CMP on Cyprus, ICMP or the Argentinian and Guatemalan Teams as well as ad hoc teams assembled for specific investigations, such as ICTY in Bosnia. Other forensic archaeologists concentrate on single murder cases and finally, there is casework between the two extremes, such as finding and identifying border crossers on the US-Mexican border, where thousands perish every year due to dehydration or crime.

IAFR Webinar #6 - Technical Aspects of Imaging in Medico-Legal Death Investigation
2018-11-28 20:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Technical Aspects of Imaging in Medico-Legal Death Investigation / Setting up an imaging service with the police
Jeroen Kroll, Forensic Radiology consultant, Unit Forensic Radiology at Maastricht University Medical Center, Chair IAFR
In the Netherlands, forensic radiology is used as an independent medical forensic examination during the early stages of a forensic investigation. The leader of the investigation, the public prosecutor, orders a forensic radiological examination. By providing the radiological information to the entire forensic team in an early stage, forensic follow-up investigations can be initiated. Due to this method, there is a lot of communication between the radiology department and a diversity of parties within the forensic field, each with their own frameworks and jargon.
