Moot Stresses Adoption Of Non-invasive Autopsy - The Asians

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Imagine if this case of Hollywood Star (Natalie Wood) case was conducted using Digital Autopsy

With digital autopsy:

* There will be no body exhumed for a second autopsy.

* No X-rays required to uncover a fracture

* No time wasted

* Respecting this Hollywood Star dead body without mutilating it

Source: http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2015/01/natalie-wood-death-forensic-expert-exhumation/

UK's second Digital Autopsy facility opens in Bradford, offering non-invasive post-mortem examinations.

State-Of-The-Art Digital Autopsy Facility opens in Bradford on May 30th 2014.

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Digital Autopsy : 3 Short Film

The Story of Life, because We Care.

Enjoy the 3 short film on Digital Autopsy (Click on the image)

        Digital Autopsy allows expert or forensic pathologist to do autopsy not just once, but they can redo and ask for second opinion. The raw data acquired from the CT modality make it possible as the exact raw data can’t be modified or disturbed. Data can be kept in database with implementation of security measure to be available at any time. This can be kept forever as an archive or for purpose of medical study and research. 

    Digital Autopsy becomes a complement workflow in autopsy procedure. Forensic Pathologist should practice digital autopsy which can aid them to come out with certain finding in the post mortem. With availability of crime scene data, photograph and reconstruction model, Forensic Expert can simulate and test the hypothesis for the manner of death of that particular case. Last but not least, Digital Autopsy can reduce the autopsy time session and give more descriptive and objective visual report. 

CSI and Digital Autopsy (Awareness Video)

CSI and Digital Autopsy Animation Video (Click on the image)

The term AUTOPSY has already been adapted and is familiar in the world of Forensic Medicine. The CSI affect more or less influences in appreciative of common people in the field of Forensics Application. Autopsy, also known as post-mortem examination is usually performed by specialized medical doctor in order to determine the cause and manner of death. It normally includes surgery and invasive examination to the dead body. It can be done for either legal or medical purposes. 

DIGITAL AUTOPSY is a complementary approach to classical autopsy. Instead of cutting the cadaver, the dead body will be sent for scanning first, followed by rendering of the body DICOM data into 3D digital body. Forensic expert can perform digital autopsy on the body using the advanced medical visualization software system. If the result is found to be inconclusive, the body can undergoes autopsy in more targeted and educated manner. Digital Autopsy analyzes the 3D volume data generated from Medical Modern Imaging Modalities such as CT scanner or MRI Scanner with direct volume rendering techniques. The cadaver remains in a sealed body bag throughout the procedure to avoid loss of forensic evidences, or the spread of disease and bacteria.

Digital Autopsy applies special Forensic Workflow. It’s not just a Diagnostic Imaging Technology but has a specific focus in forensic investigation. Examining a dead body might not be as simple as the normal living patient. These are due to few points such as, the posture of body is not in anatomical position; dismembered organ or extremities; the body might undergo decomposition or skeletonization; and in case of exhumation the body will muddle up with soil, rock or sand which can appear as artifact in the 3D visualization. Thus, Forensic Experts need to have specific training in this field.  

There are some findings that are difficult to prove and visualize in conventional autopsy but can be easily seen in full body CT, such as air in the lung or within the body, pattern of fracture, detection of metal object, wound or bullet tract, examination of fracture in vertebra or inaccessible area, foreign object in digestive tract, hemorrhage to eye lens etc. 

Digital Autopsy allows expert or forensic pathologist to do autopsy not just once, but they can redo and ask for second opinion. The raw data acquired from the CT modality make it possible as the exact raw data can’t be modified or disturbed. Data can be kept in database with implementation of security measure to be available at any time. This can be kept forever as an archive or for purpose of medical study and research. 

Digital Autopsy becomes a complement workflow in autopsy procedure. Forensic Pathologist should practice digital autopsy which can aid them to come out with certain finding in the post mortem. With availability of crime scene data, photograph and reconstruction model, Forensic Expert can simulate and test the hypothesis for the manner of death of that particular case. Last but not least, Digital Autopsy can reduce the autopsy time session and give more descriptive and objective visual report.

iGene featured in the news video during the 9th WIEF 2013 in London.

The World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) was held in London on Tuesday, 29th October 2013. Where more than 1,500 delegates from 85 countries were gathered for the gigantic opportunities in exploring businesses and investments, and harmonizing global opportunities.


On the first day of this three days event, iGene® Sdn. Bhd. launched the world's first network of Digital Autopsy centres in United Kingdom. Where it is a network of 18 state-of-the-art Digital Autopsy facilities for the United Kingdom, the first of its kind in the world.

This video is from the original video produced by WIEF Foundation TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGiMGX0Lvf8&feature=youtu.be during the second day of the 9th WIEF 2013. Where Mr. Matt Chandran and iGene's representative can be seen at the end of the video (minutes 3:19 to 3:23).

This second video is from TV3 News on 30th of October 2013 http://www.tv3.com.my/beritatv3/tajuk_utama/WIEF_Jadi_Platform_Penting_Bagi_Dunia_Islam.html. Where Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak launched the iGene Digital Autopsy Facility in United Kingdom during the event. (minutes 2:15 to 2:24).


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9th WIEF - iGene® to launch Digital Autopsy Facility (DAF) in the United Kingdom

9^th World Islamic Economic Forum 2013.

Changing World, New Relationships

iGene® to launch Digital Autopsy Facility (DAF) in the United Kingdom

 

LONDON, United Kingdom (Tue Oct 29, 2013) - The World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) is now back. After the successful story in Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Kuwait and Pakistan this international event will now be held in London; for the first time this event will be held outside of a Muslim country. The forthcoming 9^th WIEF, an annual event, with its theme “Changing World, New Relationships" encapsulates the emergence of diversified new economic linkages between nations across borders, religions and cultures in a fast growing economic world.

The WIEF is organized by the World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation, a Kuala Lumpur based, non-for-profit organization under the Malaysian government. Key areas of focus for the upcoming forum in London include Islamic banking and finance, technology, infrastructure development, health, exports, education and youth. The Forum aims to deliver tangible investment. During last year’s 8th WIEF, deals worth an estimated RM28 billion equivalent to £5.8billion, were struck (London and Partners, 03 July 2013).

The WIEF is the connecting bridge for business networking between transnational companies and organization around the globe generally and between the Muslim and non-Muslim world specifically. This event will open gigantic opportunities for exploring businesses and investments, and harmonizing global opportunities among more than 1,500 delegates from 85 countries. 

                Technology, being one of the main key areas of WIEF, will get its limelight with the launch of an eye opening and innovative technology developed by a Malaysian company. With financial backing from Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM), a driving force for the Malaysian government towards establishing ‘innovation economy’, iGene® Sdn. Bhd. (an INFOVALLEY®  Group of Company) will launch its Digital Autopsy Technology on the first day of the event under its subsidiary iGene® London Limited. It is with great hope that the innovative approach of iGene® will jostle up other potential Malaysian company to join the bandwagon towards opening new gateway for international benchmarking.

                Digital Autopsy a term coined by INFOVALLEY®, relates to conducting post-mortems digitally without mutilating the deceased. The innovative approach of this company provides complete forensic medicine and forensic science solution from the scene of crime till the production of a digitized multimedia post-mortem report which can be used in the court of law. The in-house developed innovative technology applies specific algorithms for 3D rendering to visualize the deceased in establishing the cause and manner of death. The technology is not just Diagnostic Imaging but is a complete comprehensive solution in forensic investigation. 

In the company’s interest to honour the dead; this technology will be pushed as the primary manner to establish cause of death. With no or minimum invasion, this solution has led much interest of the religious bodies. The Fatwa Committee National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia has recognized Digital Autopsy System as a good way to handle a dead body for autopsy and forensic investigation purposes. Similar response has also been received from religious bodies from other countries. Involvement of iGene® with its impactful technology in this event will leave a good impression to the investors about Malaysian’s companies while creating a new breakthrough for Muslim world on digital autopsy. 

United Kingdom (UK) was chosen because of its acceptance of this frontier technology as well as its existing advanced medical arena. UK is an attractive springboard for companies who want to grow their global business. It provides a unique gateway of international connections, and is a recognized leader in the fields of creativity and innovation and is the sixth largest economy in the world. Supported by the Ministry of Justice, new guidelines have been introduced to embrace digital autopsies. iGene® has also been fortunate enough to get the backing of  Chief Coroner’s Office under the Home Ministry of United Kingdom, Royal College of Radiologists and Royal College Pathologists. iGene Sdn. Bhd. under its subsidiary, iGene® London Limited is currently building Digital Autopsy Facilities (DAFs) in the UK in stages, which will consisting of four full scaled Digital Autopsy Facilities (DAFs) and 14 Digital Autopsy Scanning Centers (DAsc). These four DAFs will be connected to a centralized data centre which will function as the digital repository for archiving. The first unit at Sheffield Medico-Legal is anticipated to be ready in time for the launch during this 9^th WIEF. iGene®’s  investment is estimated to be up to £10 million which will also create around 60 jobs in the first three years.

iGene® subsequently plans to penetrate into the United State and the Middle East markets. Parallel with the forum’s theme, to change the world by opening and grasping new relationship with all the industry players regardless of their geographical borders, religions and cultures.  iGene® as well as others industry players are anticipated to makes the 9^th WIEF as a stepping stone to navigate and pervade into wider business opportunities. 

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By Ahmad Fakri Hilmi, iGene Sdn. Bhd., KL