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Forensic Science Student Interest Group
Death is not a subject that anyone can talk about, but it should not be a taboo subject because it is part of human life - the final stage, which is different for each individual. Often it is linked to a crime or occurs under unknown circumstances. The Forensic Science Students' Circle will help students to understand death as a process in both pathology and crime.
The aim of the Forensic Medicine Circle is to provide students with knowledge about death, ethical aspects, forensic procedures that link professionals from different disciplines to help solve crimes against the human will and body.
Forensic medicine includes both thanatology and clinical forensic medicine - working with living people and crimes. It encompasses not only the medical field but also the legal sciences - how is death defined from a legal perspective? Where does the law come into all this? Students have the opportunity not only to get to know the work of an expert in the Thanatology Department, but also to understand why the National Centre for Forensic Medicine manages the existing facilities - the Forensic Histology, Medical Genetics and Serology, Toxicology and Forensic Science laboratories.
The theoretical sessions cover a wide range of topics, giving members the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of forensic medicine. After the presentation, a discussion is held in which all present can participate, and an experienced mentor provides comments and evaluation. Practical sessions are also organised, which include a tour of the VTMEC.
Research work in forensic medicine can be carried out in the Department of Pathology, which gives you the opportunity to publish in internationally recognised journals and attend conferences!
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