The Forensic Medicine & Imaging Research Group of the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Basel focuses on integrating advanced imaging technologies and computational methods into forensic routine. Our research centres on the forensic use of CT, MRI, and infrared photography, primarily postmortem and, in specific cases such as strangulation, also in vivo.

A key focus is the validation of quantitative MRI parameters under postmortem conditions, alongside the identification of imaging-based biomarkers for detecting pathologies. We further develop AI-based methods for the automated analysis of causes of death from imaging data and pursue computational approaches for forensic identification of deceased individuals. In parallel, we translate research findings into practice through app and digital tool development, for example in time-of-death estimation. We also investigate the forensic application of biomechanical modelling, particularly in cases of fatal falls.

Our interdisciplinary team, with backgrounds in medicine, physics, and biomedical engineering, acts as a bridge between forensic routine and basic research in biomedical technology, aiming to develop validated methods and new standards for forensic practice.