“Anatomy of Trauma” Conference from the Forensic Sciences and Criminal Justice Club

The conference titled “Anatomy of Trauma: Every Injury Tells a Story,” organized by Üsküdar University Forensic Sciences and Criminal Justice Club, was held on December 26, 2025, at the Aziz Sancar Conference Hall in Block C on Main Campus. At the event, which was attended by many students interested in forensic sciences, how injuries are evaluated from a forensic medicine perspective was discussed comprehensively.

Forensic Medicine Specialist Dr. Miraç Özdemir, who attended the conference as a speaker, began the event by explaining the main areas of work of forensic medicine. Throughout the program, striking information was shared on the areas of work of forensic scientists, crime scene investigation processes and the importance of trauma marks in solving forensic cases.

In the explanations on the concept of wounds, the main theme of the event, how wounds are formed, their relationship to the nature of the incident and how they are evaluated in forensic examinations were described in detail. Throughout the conference, assessments were made with sample images from real cases on various types of incidents such as suicide, sexual assault, child abuse, self-mutilation, drowning, falls from height, burned bodies and infant autopsies.

Participants followed with particular interest the explanations on defense wounds, gunshot wounds, electrocution marks, blast trauma and injuries resulting from occupational accidents. In addition, topics such as animal bites, stings and the role of tattoos in identification were also among the highlights of the event.

Throughout the conference, information was shared on forensic medicine terminology such as livor mortis, parchment-like skin changes and the pinkish livor mortis seen in carbon monoxide poisoning, while the distinction between child abuse and suspected abuse was explained through sample cases. In the final part of the event, how permanent marks on the face are evaluated forensically and the criteria that shape decision-making processes were described.

Attended by approximately 79 students, the conference continued interactively with a Q&A session. Students had the opportunity both to gain theoretical knowledge and to gain different perspectives on forensic medicine practice through real cases. The visual case presentations in particular helped participants develop an analytical approach to forensic cases.

The conference “Anatomy of Trauma: Every Injury Tells a Story,” held by the Forensic Sciences and Criminal Justice Club, was one of the remarkable events that increased students’ knowledge of forensic medicine and raised their professional awareness.