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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.
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 #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.

Registration for is free for IAFR members and £5 for non-members.
Members can register online via the following link. You will be required to log into your LoveAdmin account and register for the webinar via the ‘Events’ tab on the LoveAdmin website.
Non-members can register via the following link

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.

ANZ-IAFR Study Day - Introduction to Forensic Imaging
2018-11-10

IAFR Webinar #5 - The Role of the Radiological Technologist for post mortem imaging examinations in Japan
2018-10-17 20:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Dr. Tomoya Kobayashi, Chief, Department of Radiological Technology at Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital; Member of Postmortem Imaging Committee, Japan Association of Radiological Technologists; Director of the Japan Society of Autopsy imaging.
The number of postmortem imaging (PMI) examinations has been rapidly increasing in Japan. Reasons include the extremely low rate of only 1% for conventional autopsies, and number of installed CT and MRI units in Japan is the largest in the world. Social awareness has also grown to the use of PMI, and is called “Autopsy imaging” after the word was used in popular mass media dramatic productions and publications. PMI in Japan is often utilized for screening death causes in particular situations, including for bodies arriving in emergency rooms in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest, deaths occurring during hospitalization, official police inquests into abnormal deaths, and to serve as a guide to subsequent conventional autopsy. As a result, laws have recently been revised to facilitate death-cause detection in Japan, and PMI has become widely-accepted as an important role of general hospitals.
Dr. Kobayashi will discuss discuss the current roles of radiological technologists in the processes of performing PMI with accuracy and precision, the organization of PMI examination systems in hospitals, and the education programs covering PMI procedures and ethics, all in light of the radically changing social/medical environments and legal systems regarding PMI in Japan.

IAFR Webinar #4 - The Importance of the Examination of the Base of Skull to the Forensic Pathologist
2018-09-06 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Dr. Steve Naidoo, Independent Forensic Pathologist, Durban, South Africa

In this presentation Dr. Naidoo looks at a series of cases he experienced at autopsies where the nature and pattern of the traumatic basal skull fracture was of particular interest in the reconstruction of the case scenario in court, which led him to delve deeper into the betraying nature of the fracture patterns that may be seen (and notoriously difficult to image by radiography).

This talk was primarily compiled for presentation to his usual forensic audience, but it will also be enlightening for anatomists, anthropologists, radiographers and radiologists and interested others to discuss some of the predicaments faced in skull-base examination in autopsy practice. These are issues of (1) Detection; (2) Pattern Recognition, and (3) Establishing Causation. Detection requires proper basic technique and exposure, and targeted investigation technique, Pattern recognition requires knowledge and experience (which can be acquired), and establishing Causation requires application of the finding to the questions to be addressed or raised.

The cases will be illustrated with both autopsy images as well as anatomical sketches.

IAFR Annual Study Day and AGM
2018-09-01 09:15 - 16:45 (Europe/London)
Leopold Hotel, Sheffield
Program
The Role of the HM Coroner (Dr James Adeley)
Grenfell Tower disaster (Dr Alison Brough)
Post-mortem CT in children: New Horizons (Dr Amaka Offiah)
Paediatric Forensic Radiography- The Radiographers Role (Elzene Kruger)
Lessons learned Previous Deployment (Phillip Webster)
Making a difference: Excellence in radiography and suspected physical abuse (Dr Kath Halliday)
The Coroner’s Autopsy (Dr Peter Kralt)
Setting up a forensic imaging service for the police department and the public prosecutors (Jeroen Kroll)

EARLY BIRD TICKETS
£56.25 IAFR Members
£75 Non-Members
£40 Students
£30 Student Members

AFTER 12TH AUGUST
£76 IAFR Members
£95 Non-Members
£40 Students
£30 Student Members
AGM

The Annual General Meeting will take place at 1pm. All IAFR members are invited.

IAFR Webinar #3 - The Effects of Alcohol Intoxication on Ground-Level Falls
2018-07-04 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Dr. Steve Naidoo, Independent Forensic Pathologist, Durban, South Africa
Formerly Prof. of Forensic Medicine, Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu Natal
In this paper, originally presented at the African Society of Forensic Medicine, Dr. Naidoo will discuss the nature and impact of trauma accompanying an alcohol-intoxicated fall. The presentation will describe the nature of likely injuries including bases skull fractures and peripheral trauma focus and discuss their investigation from the perspective of the forensic physician.
Of interest to all radiographers, particularly those involved in trauma and forensics.

IAFR Webinar #2 - What did the horse say to the one-legged jockey? How are you getting on?
2018-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Lindsay Batty-Smith, PgDip. Welfare Officer, IAFR
This webinar explores possible effects radiographers may experience when repeatedly exposed pain and tragedy in the course of our work and highlight the increasing need for radiographers to be aware of how the stress of their work may affect them, be it on a conscious or unconscious level. The Wounded Healer concept is a central theme to understand why certain people are attracted to caring professions. By exploring the background and environments where radiographers find themselves, and through definitions of stress, burnout and debrief (terms well known in the nursing and support professions), our own responses may be recognised and understood and emotional intelligence learned.

IAFR & ISFRI Joint Conference 2018
2018-05-10 - 2018-05-12
Melborne, Australia

DVI for Radiographers
2018-05-04 - 2018-05-05
The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
DVI for Radiographers
(Pre-congress workshop for ISFRI 2018)
A Mass Disaster is defined by the fact that local resources can’t cope with the number of injured and deceased people. Therefore, having a team of Forensic Radiographers (FRRT) trained to be deployed to assist with imaging of the deceased would prevent local Radiographers from being pressurised into providing a forensic imaging service. Forensic imaging is not a core competency of a graduate Radiographer. This is an opportunity to provide education and training for Radiographers interested in this area or who are currently involved in providing a forensic imaging service.
Aim of the Study Event
This training event will provide an opportunity for all radiographers to apply the principles of forensic practice and imaging learned in theory (Day 1) to a mock deployment DVI scenario (Day 2) using imaging equipment and the appropriate IAFR and Interpol paperwork.
How does Forensic Radiography contribute to DVI?
Forensic Radiography involves the application of imaging techniques to answer a question of law. It involves dental radiography, radiography or CT most commonly. Following the London Bombings in July 2007, the UK Forensic Radiography Response Team (UKFRRT) were deployed to assist in the National Emergency Mortuary. There were 3 radiography stations: fluoroscopy as part of the triage where body bags were scanned for undetonated explosives, sharp objects or personal belongings (e.g. keys, wallets, mobile phones). Dental radiography was undertaken which assisted in the identification process. General radiographic surveys were performed to assist with documentation of evidence.
Post-mortem CT scanning is becoming more common in DVI investigations. Victims of the Black Saturday Bush Fires underwent a CT scan and 2 children were identified based on this imaging. In the more recent DVI incident of MH17 , all victims underwent a CT scan so it is important that radiographers have an opportunity to learn about the forensic aspects of becoming involved in forensic imaging. CT was also used in the 2017 terrorist incidents in the UK.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the DVI training, the forensic radiographer will:

Have an understanding of the overall DVI process
Appreciate the role of the Forensic Radiographer in the DVI process
Be aware of the psychological aspects of forensic imaging
Have undertaken forensic imaging including fluoroscopy, radiography, dental radiography and CT in a mock deployment scenario
Have completed the associated IAFR and Interpol paperwork to ensure continuity of evidence
Have identified commonly seen objects in the Image Interpretation workshop
Have participated in the AM/PM reconciliation workshop
Be able to make an informed decision if they would like to apply for membership of their local FRRT advising of their availability for deployment

Practical Training workshops

Dental radiography techniques

Radiographers will have the opportunity to observe use of portable dental x-ray equipment and practice dental radiography techniques.

AM v’s PM Dental Image Comparison

An opportunity to gain experience from an experienced Forensic Dentist in comparison techniques between ante-mortem and post-mortem data so the forensic radiographer appreciates what they are trying to achieve when replicating AM dental imaging.

Forensic Fluoroscopy techniques

Radiographers will have the opportunity to practise screening a simulated body bag and locate artefacts interest under fluoroscopic control. This also involves the documentation of the screening process using the appropriate IAFR and Interpol forms.

Forensic Radiography techniques

Radiographers will have an opportunity the use a mobile x-ray machine that could be available on deployment, as well as documenting the radiography process using the appropriate IAFR and Interpol forms.

PMCT

An introduction to PMCT scanning performed for DVI purposes, including scan protocols and using the appropriate IAFR and Interpol forms.

Pattern Recognition and Practical Problems

An image viewing session on forensic image interpretation and advice on planning for their first deployment as a forensic radiographer.

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
