2012

Dead men do tell tales: Leicester academic explains the benefits of computed tomography

Professor Guy Rutty from our Forensic Pathology Unit is off to Switzerland next week for the inaugural congress of the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI). Full text

2011

Bottle stabbings - The engineer's view

Engineers at the University of Leicester have for the first time created a way of measuring how much force is used during a stabbing using a broken bottle.  The advance is expected to have significant implications for legal forensics.
A team from the University has conducted a systematic study of the force applied during a stabbing and come up with the first set of penetration force data for broken glass bottles. Full text

New forensic technique that might solve the problem with post-mortems

New forensic technique that might solve the problem with post-mortems
Forensic scientists at Leicester have made a breakthrough that could change the future of post-mortem procedures. Post-mortem using a CT scanner
Their new technique for diagnosing cardiac related death has the potential to revolutionise the way post-mortems are conducted around the world. Full text

2009

CT & MRI conference, the first of its kind

A leading forensic pathologist from the University of Leicester is among the keynote speakers at a unique medical conference in the city examining The Use of CT and MRI in Autopsy Practice. Full text

Death Probe Conference is 'First of its Kind'

A leading forensic pathologist from the University of Leicester is among the keynote speakers at a unique medical conference in the city examining The Use of CT and MRI in Autopsy Practice.

Professor Guy Rutty, Head of Forensic Pathology at the University of Leicester, will be one of three keynote speakers at the conference to be held at the Leicester Tigers Stadium on Monday 23rd November. Full text

• 2008

  Leicester forensic medicine team at prestigious international conference

  Representatives from University of Leicester Forensic Pathology Unit attend 7th International Symposium on Advances in Legal Medicine in Japan. (20/8/08) Full text

  Detecting more crime with forensic science

  Cutting edge research demonstrating how advances in forensic science can be used to increase the detection of crime will be discussed at the University of Leicester. (3/9/08) Full text

• 2007

  Talking with the Dead

  Professor Guy Rutty, Head of the University’s Forensic Pathology Unit, does what the actors on CSI and Silent Witness pretend to do – only it is far less glamorous. (30/6/07) Full text

  Leicester Medical School draws the crowds

  'Focus on Medicine' day at the Leicester Medical School turned out to be a roaring success. (2/8/07) Full text

  Distinguished appointment for forensic pathologist

• Professor Guy Rutty appointed Chair of the Forensic Science advisory group of the International Commission on Missing Persons (3/9/07) Full text

• 2006

• Advocates for the dead

  Forensic pathologist Professor Guy Rutty attempts to demystify his profession. (17/1/06) Full text

  University of Leicester announces world first forensic technique

  A new horizon for mass fatality radiology. (24/2/06) Full text

  Leicester forensic scientists at Budapest conference

  Leicester forensic pathologists invited to speak at the 20th Congress of International Academy of Legal Medicine in Budapest, Hungary in August. (10/8/06) Full text

  Fingerprint technology pioneered in Leicester - to identify the dead

  Technology developed for roadside fingerprints using hand-held devices has also been pioneered in identifying the dead, it has been revealed. (27/11/06) Full text

2005

University of Leicester expert assists Sri Lankan authorities in tsunami forensic probe

A University of Leicester Professor with an international reputation in forensic pathology was requested to use his expertise in identifying the victims of the tsunami disaster in Sri Lanka. (25/1/05) Full text

Genetic studies at University of Leicester advance DNA profiling and research into child abuse

Three young University of Leicester researchers invited to give oral presentations at the highly prestigious American Academy of Forensic Sciences conference in New Orleans. (11/5/05) Full text

Forensic talks

Professor Guy Rutty will be giving two oral presentations at the International Association of Forensic Sciences meeting Hong Kong. (15/7/05) Full text

Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology

New scientific journal edited by Guy Rutty, Professor of Forensic Pathology, Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine. (22/7/05) Full text

Public becoming 'forensically aware'

University of Leicester scientist warns how easy it is to contaminate a crime scene. (9/9/05) Full text

Technology to tell tales of the dead

Leading British forensic pathologist claims state-of-the art technology will revolutionise the ways autopsies are conducted.(26/9/05) Full text