JSFRI - The Japanese Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging
About the Postmortem Imaging Interpretation Working Group
Notice from the Postmortem Imaging Interpretation Working Group (March 21, 2025)
In response to the growing demand for postmortem imaging in the coming years, the Japanese Study Group of Forensic Radiology and Imaging has established a working group dedicated to addressing various challenges related to postmortem image interpretation.
The group aims to promote research, education, and collaboration toward improving the accuracy and standardization of postmortem image reading.
Activities
1. Development and Revision of Postmortem Imaging Interpretation Guidelines
Based on a research project funded by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare that began in 2012, the guidelines for postmortem imaging interpretation have been developed and revised multiple times.
Going forward, this working group will take the lead in maintaining and updating these guidelines.
2. Organization of Postmortem Imaging Interpretation Workshops
Workshops have been held at academic meetings in Japan and at several international venues, including regular sessions at the Annual Meeting of the Japan Radiological Society.
The working group will continue to play a central role in organizing and enhancing these educational activities.
3. Training of Future Instructors in Postmortem Imaging Interpretation
To ensure the continuity of postmortem imaging interpretation, research, and education, the working group will further develop current initiatives, focusing on mentoring young professionals and nurturing the next generation of leaders.
In particular, the group will collaborate with related organizations to cultivate experts capable of interdisciplinary cooperation across various fields.
The Japan Radiological Society (JRS) has expressed its support for these activities and will continue to collaborate with the working group in the future.
Postmortem Imaging Interpretation Working Group (Phase III: September 2026–)
| Chairperson | Hideki Hyodoh |
Forensic Medicine and Human Genetics, International Social and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui |
| Vice Chairperson | Yohsuke Makino |
Department of Forensic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo |
| Members | Yohei Ikebe |
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University |
| Masanori Ishida | Department of Radiology, Tokyo Medical University | |
| Maki Ohtani | Department of Forensic Sciences, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine | |
| Hikaru Kuninaka | Forensic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University | |
| Himeko Kubota | Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University | |
| Yoshiaki Shinkawa | Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki | |
| Shogo Shimbashi |
Forensic Medicine and Human Genetics, International Social and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui |
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| Yuki Nakabayashi | Department of Legal Medicine, Ehime University School of Medicine | |
| Rina Hayata | Tokyo Medical Examiner’s Office | |
| Wataru Fukumoto |
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University |
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| Tomonori Murakami | Department of Radiology, Saiseikai Nagasaki Hospital | |
| Rutsuko Yamaguchi | Department of Legal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine | |
| Maiko Yoshida | Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University |