IAFR

Suspected Physical Abuse Study Day, UK
2018-04-28
Manchester Holiday Inn City Centre
IAFR Committee Member and Forensic and Post-Mortem Radiographer Amy-Lee Brookes will be holding another theory and practical study day on imaging for Suspected Physical Abuse (previously Non-Accidental Injury).

Application Of Forensic Radiography In Paediatrics
Living Individuals
Deceased Or Pathological Specimens
Departmental Protocols

Consent
Health And Safety
Confidentiality
Welfare And Psychological Aspects
Continuity Of Evidence
Records

Department SOP – Standard Images And Further Imaging
Students
Education And Training
Overview Of Forensic Imaging In Paediatrics
Common Signs And Symptoms Of Abuse In Paediatrics
Common Findings Of Skeletal Surveys

Q&A session
You will be given the opportunity to answer any questions you have on SPA, protocols, SOPs and other factors surrounding this topic.
Practical Session

Correct Positioning For Standard Images
How To Adjust In Deceased Cases

IAFR Webinar #1 - Introduction to Forensic Imaging in Paediatrics
2018-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Starting on April 25th at 7pm, the IAFR will be hosting the first online Webinar. This webinar will be free to members and non-members alike.
LAST REGISTRATION: 12pm APRIL 25th
Introduction to Forensic Imaging in Paediatrics
Presented by: Amy-Lee Brookes
Forensic imaging in paediatrics does not just incorporate the imaging undertaken for Suspected Physical Abuse. Paediatrics can fall under all brackets of forensic imaging, including identifying victims of people trafficking or disaster victim identification. This webinar will introduce you to the types and scope of forensic imaging that you may encounter when dealing with paediatrics.

European Congress of Radiology 2018
2018-02-28 - 2018-03-04
Austria Center, Vienna
There is a dedicated Forensic Imaging session including talks by two IAFR committee members and previous guests at IAFR study days:
Forensic imaging

Chairpersons‘ introduction (5′)
J. McNulty; Dublin/IE
Session objectives:
1. To provide insights into the role of imaging, and radiographers, in forensic imaging and mass fatality incidents.
2. To appreciate the key aspects of a quality forensic imaging service.
3. To understand the challenges associated with forensic imaging.

A. Disaster victim identification (23′)
J. Kroll; Maastricht/NL
1. To appreciate the role of forensic radiology in a disaster victim identification process.
2. To learn about the methods using forensic radiology in a disaster victim identification process.
3. To discuss added value of forensic radiology in a disaster victim identification process.

B. The role of CT angiography in forensic imaging (23′)
A. Dominguez; Lausanne/CH
1. To learn about the development of multiphase post-mortem CT angiography (MPMCTA).
2. To appreciate the benefits and limitations of MPMCTA examinations.
3. To understand the role of the radiographer in the MPMCTA.

C. The importance of the radiographer‘s role in forensic imaging (23′)
A. Brookes; London/UK
1. To appreciate the role of the radiographer in forensic imaging.
2. To learn about the importance of continuity of evidence and record keeping.
3. To discuss the various situations a radiographer can be exposed to during forensic imaging.

IAFR Post-Mortem Dental Imaging Study Day
2018-02-24
Royal London Hospital
IAFR Post-Mortem Dental Imaging Study Day
Hosted by experienced DVI Forensic Radiographer and IAFR Founding Member Mark Viner.
This study day is aimed at radiographers who are keen to expand their practical dental radiography skills and learn techniques used in post-mortem identification and to gather forensic evidence.
The day will consist of theory and practical sessions.

AFPPE: L’utilisation dún scanner dans l’identification des victimes de catastrophes
2018-01-27 14:00 - 2018-01-28 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
La Rochelle, France
Association francaise du personnel paramedical d’electroradiologie
Journees Francophone de Scanner La Rochelle 2018.
“L’utilisation dún scanner dans l’identification des victimes de catastrophes”
Janvier 27th 14:00-17:00 et Janvier 28th 14:00-17:00.

SOR South East Region Study Day and AGM
2017-11-18
Holiday Inn Guildford
Did you miss out on attending the SPI study day in November? Well Amy-Lee Brookes, Forensic Radiographer at GOSH and IAFR Committee Member is presenting a taster talk on Immobilisation in Paediatrics including SPA cases (previously known as NAI) and Jacquie Vallis, Past IAFR Chair, will be giving an overview of the new SPA guidelines at the South East SOR AGM. Details below are from the SOR advert online.
“It’s a small world – Paediatric study day
Communication, NAI, Immobilisation, Distraction Technique & Case Study, come and enjoy a CPD Now Accredited study day with the South East Region on the 18th November 2017 at The Holiday Inn Guildford.

Suspected Physical Abuse study day, UK
2017-11-04 - 2017-11-06
Portsmouth Hospital NHS Trust, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, U.K., PO6 3LY
IAFR Committee member and Forensic Radiographer Amy-Lee Brookes will be holding a theory and practical study day on imaging for Suspected Physical Injury (previously Non-Accidental Injury).
Morning Presentations

Application Of Forensic Radiography In Paediatrics
Living Individuals
Deceased Or Pathological Specimens
FDepartmental Protocols

Consent
Health And Safety
Confidentiality
Welfare And Psychological Aspects
Continuity Of Evidence
Records

Department SOP – Standard Images And Further Imaging
Students
Education And Training
Overview Of Forensic Imaging In Paediatrics
Common Signs And Symptoms Of Abuse In Paediatrics
Common Findings Of Skeletal Surveys

Q&A session
Forensic Paediatric Radiographer answers any questions you have on SOPs
Practical Session

Correct Positioning For Standard Images
How To Adjust In Deceased Cases

CTTG Seminar - A Cross Section
2017-10-21
RMIT Bundoora Campus
Edel Doyle, IAFR Committee Member, will be presenting on Forensic CT at 9am.

AGM & Post Mortem Imaging Study Day, UK
2017-09-09 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Kingston University, Surrey
The Post Mortem Imaging Study Day will start at 11am after the IAFR AGM. We ask that all IAFR members support the IAFR by attending the AGM.

9.00 – 10.45am: Registration and Coffee
9.30am – 10.30am: IAFR AGM
11am – 11.45am: Application of Micro CT, Kerry Brown
11.45am – 12.30 pm: The realities of PM imaging, Marianne Kipling
12.30 pm – 1.15 pm Setting up a PM CT service, Claire Robinson
1.15 pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 3.15pm: Post Mortem Angiography, Alejandro Dominquez
3.15pm – 3.45pm: Does the UK need a taphonomy facility? Amy Brookes
4pm: Close

DVI for IrIFRRT 2017
2017-05-05 - 2017-05-06
Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Program details here.
To book your space please go to http://www.iirrt.ie/ and click on Book Events.

ASMMIRT 2017
2017-03-23 - 2017-03-26
Crown Perth, Perth, Australia
IAFR Committee Member Edel Doyle is presenting two talks at ASMMIRT on Forensic Radiography this year.
Friday 24th March at 14:30: Imaging investigations of non-accidental injury in vulnerable persons Saturday 25th March at 11:45: I’m not a Forensic Radiographer…Am I?
For more details on ASMMIRT please visit their website here.

ANZPIC 2016
2016-11-05 - 2016-11-06
Adelaide, Australia
Edel Doyle, IAFR committee member, presented at ANZPIC 2016

ISRRT 2016
2016-10-20 - 2016-10-22
Seoul, Korea
Edel Doyle, IAFR committee member, presented at ISRRT 2016

IAFR and Kingston University: Major Incident Response Study Day
2016-10-01
Kingston University, London, UK

Aim: To outline multiagency major incident response and gain an insight into psychological experiences during an incident.

Programme to include:

Paramedic triage and prioritisation of a patient at the scene of a major incident. Adam Davis, Senior Lecturer, Paramedic Science, KU & Sgul.
The personal experiences of a Hijack Hostage survivor Mike Thexton, Author of ‘What happened to the Hippy man’.
Role of Imaging in victim identification.
Jacquie Vallis, Principle Lecturer, Teeside University & IAFR committee member.
Psychological impact of major incidents.
James Tapp, Lecturer, Forensic Psychology, Kingston University.

ISFRI and IAFR Joint Congress 2016
2016-05-12 - 2016-05-14
Mark Viner, IAFR Founding Member, presented committee member Sherril Spencer’s piece on NAI at ISFRI/IAFR Joint Congress 2016
