Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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The Department of Forensic Medicine at the RUDN University Institute of Medicine has a long tradition of research focused on the consistent development and implementation of advanced technologies in forensic practice. One of the department's key areas of work since the 2010s has been the development and scientific justification of the use of 3D technologies and radiological diagnostic methods in forensic medicine.
The department's staff, led by Doctor of Medical Sciences and Professor Dmitry Vadimovich Sundukov, is at the forefront of developing high-tech methods in Russia. This topic, while cutting-edge and relevant at the time of its inception, remains relevant today.
Radiation imaging techniques
Following the initial stages of research conducted at the department in 2011, one of the first articles in Russia on this topic was published—"Potential Applications of 3D Technologies in Forensic Medical Examination" (authors: Professor D. V. Sundukov and V. K. Dadabaev)—in the authoritative journal "Forensic Medical Examination and Law." The goal of this work was to establish the fundamental feasibility and justify the feasibility of using ray and volumetric visualization methods in forensic medical examination practice in the Russian Federation.
"The proposed methods allow us to obtain more reliable results that can be used in court proceedings even after the body has been buried. Although autopsies are mandatory in Russia, the approaches we've developed enable a more detailed analysis of forensic cases and the production of digital data that can be stored for a long time and verified. This fundamentally improves the quality of the evidence base," noted Dmitry Sundukov.
The technologies developed by the department's staff since 2010 are based on the use of multislice computed tomography (MSCT), a highly accurate imaging technique that produces layered tissue images with minimal slice thickness. Thanks to 3D reconstruction capabilities, experts can reconstruct a complete picture of injuries, determine the precise location, extent, and nature of fractures, and measure bone density (densitometry), which is critical for assessing the age of injury and identifying the crime weapon.
This method allows for the detection of even hidden injuries, such as basal skull fractures, invisible with conventional X-rays, and allows for the virtual comparison of fragmented remains for subsequent identification. All data is stored digitally, enabling long-term storage, transmission via communication channels for remote consultations, and re-analysis, which is particularly valuable in forensic practice.
Foundation for further development
V.K. Dadabaev's doctoral dissertation on this topic made a significant contribution to the development of this field. It laid the foundation for the further development of this promising scientific field.
"Despite its high scientific significance, this field initially failed to gain widespread practical application in Russia due to a number of organizational and technical reasons. However, this cutting-edge idea, whose relevance has been proven over time, has proven popular abroad. Considering the ethical and religious aspects associated with the need to minimize invasive interventions in human body examination, the methods developed by the department have found a widespread response in Muslim countries, where preserving the integrity of the deceased's body is of particular importance," explained Dmitry Sundukov.
The scientific school formed in the department has earned well-deserved recognition far beyond the borders of the Russian Federation. A clear indication of the international standing of its research is the decision of the Academic Council of the Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Forensic Medicine (RSPCFME) of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
As follows from Protocol No. 1 of February 10, 2026, the Academic Council approved the guidelines "Comprehensive Forensic Medical Examination of a Corpse (Remains) Using Multislice Computed Tomography (MSCT)." The team of authors who developed this document included leading Russian and Uzbek specialists, including Professor Dmitry Sundukov.
The council's decision marks the official introduction of advanced Russian methods developed at the RUDN University Department of Forensic Medicine into forensic practice in another country. This underscores the high level of cooperation and trust in Russia's scientific schools and confirms that the department's research has not only theoretical but also significant practical value, extending far beyond our country's borders.
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