Workshop on Innovation, Knowledge and Awareness in Virtual Autopsy at AIIMS, New Delhi

Workshop on Innovation, Knowledge and Awareness in Virtual Autopsy at AIIMS, New Delhi

On successful establishment of Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in Virtual Autopsy, a first of its kind and state of art centre in India and South- East Asia

23^rd February, 2024

 

The workshop titled "Innovation, Knowledge, and Awareness in Virtual Autopsy" was a landmark event held at the prestigious Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in Virtual Autopsy, AIIMS New Delhi, on February 23, 2024. Co-organized by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, AIIMS New Delhi, and the ICMR Headquarters New Delhi, it brought together a diverse cohort of medical professionals. Participants included faculty members from various AIIMS branches, residents, staff from AIIMS New Delhi, and personnel from ICMR-New Delhi.

The esteemed presence of Chief Guest Shri Subramanian Swamy added to the significance of the occasion. Shri Subramanian Swamy not only attended the event but also honored principal Investigator Dr Sudhir kumar Gupta, Professor & Head, who played pivotal role in pioneering the establishment of Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in Virtual Autopsy. The workshop offered a comprehensive insight into the journey of establishing CARE in virtual autopsy at AIIMS New Delhi. A significant milestone was achieved with the release of the first-of-its-kind Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for virtual autopsy by the Department of Forensic Medicine, AIIMS. It celebrated the collective contributions of individuals and teams in pioneering this innovative field.

Various sessions during the workshop covered essential topics such as Postmortem CT (PMCT) fundamentals, advancements in dental estimation for age determination, and understanding decomposition changes and artifacts. Practical applications of virtual autopsy in diagnosing sudden unexplained deaths and road traffic accidents were also explored.Hands-on training sessions provided attendees with valuable experience in operating PMCT and digital X-ray equipment. The workshop further enriched participants with detailed case studies, including those on hemopericardium and asphyxia deaths.

 

The principal course resource faculty were:

1. Dr Sudhir Kumar Gupta, Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, New Delhi & Principal Investigator of Centre of Advanced Research and excellence in Virtual Autopsy.

2. Dr Abhishek Yadav, Additional Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, New Delhi & Co-Investigator of Centre of Advanced Research and excellence in Virtual Autopsy.

3. Dr Kulbhushan Prasad, Additional Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, New Delhi & Co-Investigator of Centre of Advanced Research and excellence in Virtual Autopsy.

4. Dr Amar Ranjan, Additional Professor, Department of Lab Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi.

5. Dr Abilash S, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, New Delhi.

6. Dr Deepika Mishra, Additional Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, CDER, AIIMS, New Delhi.

7. Dr Varun Surya, Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, CDER, AIIMS, New Delhi.

8. Dr Ashish Bhute, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, Rishikesh.

9. Dr Ravi Prakash, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, Rishikesh.

10. Dr Karthi Vignesh Raj K, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, Guwahati.