Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) is Australia’s largest multi-disciplinary centre for forensic medical and scientific services.

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It's traditionally been known as a 'man's world', but science is beginning to welcome generations of women to the lab.

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine is breaking ground with 70 per cent of its employees female. @Jo_Hall9 #9News

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Secured your spot at the 2023 VIFM Monash University Graeme Schofield Oration yet?

Watch below as globally recognised forensic pathologist, Emeritus Professor Stephen Cordner introduces Dr Morris Tidball-Binz, and highlights his extraordinary work.

https://t.co/7oiL02Yt6m

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Renowned forensic practitioner Dr Morris Tidball-Binz will speak on Global Humanitarian Forensic Action @NGVMelbourne 2023 VIFM Graeme Schofield Oration Nov 16 Free Lecture https://t.co/gv6mGd4yeS

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This week is #NMPW2023. The VIFM’s Human Identification Service, as part of a collaborative effort with @CoronersVic and @VictoriaPolice, is committed to attempting to bring closure to families of LTMPs through identifying Victoria’s cases of unidentified deceased persons.

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The VIFM short courses, an Introduction to Human Osteology (26th-29th June) and Analysis and Interpretation of Skeletal Trauma (4th-7thJuly), may be for you! Only a few places are still available for each course, so register soon at https://t.co/3i9H2LLDgT

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AI: The Future Frontier of Forensic Medicine. Artificial Intelligence isn’t all about robots anymore. Forensic imaging, augmented reality headsets and AI could reduce invasive autopsies and assist in better pathological/traumatic processes. More Info: https://t.co/uzDOTRRA3Q

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Interested in learning about the human skeleton? If so, the VIFM intensive course from 26th to 30th of June 2023 is for you. Places are limited so register now at https://t.co/3KbcZzTyR6
(Image: Gray H. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body. Lea and Febiger)

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Delve into the world of skeletal trauma analysis and interpretation with the VIFM’s Forensic Anthropologists in a four-day intensive course from the 4th to 7th of July 2023. Places are limited so register now at https://t.co/AMRAkcx4V2.

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Great to see your work being lauded @_vifm !! It's a very special and important area that you work in and we are very pleased to partner with you #forensic_informatics #ADAM #AI #ML #search #digitalhealth #digitalpathology @MonashInfotech @AAAiH_AU @TheInstituteDH @monashresearch

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Compared to private #agedcare, #covid deaths in #Victoria’s public system have been very low. What were the factors behind this? Joseph Ibrahim @ProfJoeonline @_vifm @Monash_FMNHS discusses the benefits of higher #nursepay and staffing levels in @theage. https://t.co/d6GDFb1MZh

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Can fingernails determine an unidentified person’s time-of-death?
https://t.co/nae912Q1tY

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Time to reframe stranger danger https://t.co/Xr1n5MMXkc

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New research by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine has found more than 70 per cent of assaults are happening outside pubs and clubs and victims are getting older - Read the full article here - https://t.co/D3PhK8mJg6

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“Why do some deceased individuals remain unidentified in #Australia?
New research by the @VIFM explores the challenges and complexities of establishing identity in cases of unidentified human remains in Victoria over the last 60 years
https://t.co/8koiYq8kAP

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https://t.co/doE0gvHBre

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Promising new statistics in ‘Stop the Coward Punch’ campaign, but still ‘a long way to go’
listen to the full article here - https://t.co/ffRQSAPCdx

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The shift in where coward punch deaths occur and who they involve...
Click the link below to hear more about how the shift in circumstances surrounding coward punches
https://t.co/ILKB66abN4

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Forensic Scientists Demonstrate the Utility of Forensic Genetic Genealogy in an Australian Context. This work represents a potential break-through for the investigation of long-term missing persons and unidentified deceased individuals.
https://t.co/VoX7aTAK3x

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Delve into the world of human osteology and skeletal trauma with our forensic anthropologists
The new dates and registration details can be found at https://t.co/KY95xU0tNT