Student Researchers' Society Topics

Diagnosis of drowning Diatom test is still a key to set up the diagnosis of drowning. The golden standard is the diatom test, which relies on detection of algae from the internal organs of the victim. Sevevarl confounding factors might affect the result of diatom testing. We set up experiments to investigate the effect of diatom containing foodstuff.

Co-supervisor: Dr. SIMON, Gábor

The study compares previously developed and new age and sex determination methods in judicial identification procedures.

Co-supervisor: JÁNOSA-SZŰCS, Dominika

Our institute is conducting an examination of cases related to drowning, which includes the analysis and development of investigative data, autopsy reports, and supplementary laboratory tests.

Forensic STR profiling became a routine part of investigations. While the DNA amplification and analysis is highly standardised, the sampling and DNA extraction method should be adapted to the individual samples.

The applicant will develop DNA extraction techniques for various sample types.

The goal of this research is to investigate the factors - such as resistance of soft tissues, characteristics of weapons, type and strength of forces - involved in the development of injuries by biomechanical methods.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a multidisciplinary approach combining computer science and linguistics that aims to construct computers capable of performing tasks that would ordinarily need human intelligence . The AI revolution has the potential to open the way for future development. Large language models (LLMs), a specialized application of deep learning in the field of natural language processing , have recently attracted a great deal of interest from both the industry and academic sectors . An increasingly substantial body of literature is delving into diverse facets of incorporating LLMs into medicine, including clinical, research, and educational spheres. The aim of this research to appraise the effectiveness LLMs in the field of forensic medicine.

Co-supervisor: Dr. SIMON, Gábor

The postmortem diagnosis of sepsis is difficult and challenging. The vast majority of autopsy findings are nonspecific. There is a high discrepancy between clinical and postmortem determination of sepsis. The goal of this research is to develope a new histological score system to determine whether sepsis was present at death. 

Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. REGLŐDI, Dóra

In this research we study changes of PACAP/PACAP receptor expression in normal and pathological developmental conditions.

Photogrammetry is 3D reconstruction technique to build a model from images taken from several angles.
In the department we investigate the possible applications from taking measurements of cadavers to anthropometric analysis of skulls.
The applicant will be ask to take photographs and reconstruct the 3D models.
 

Co-supervisor: Dr. MAYER, Mátyás

Options of therapeutic drug monitoring

Diagnosis of drowning Diatom test is still a key to set up the diagnosis of drowning. The golden standard is the diatom test, which relies on detection of algae from the internal organs of the victim.
Sevevarl confounding factors might affect the result of diatom testing. We set up experiments to investigate the effect of diatom containing foodstuff.

To answer questions about the vitality and time course of wounds and injuries has always been a delicate and controversial task of the forensic pathologists. Several studies exist in the literature concerning the histological ageestimation of skin wounds, of myocardial infarction, or of venousthrombosis However, the healing processes for the different “suffering anatomical subjects” of the inflicted closed-head trauma, i.e. skin, scalp, meninges and brain itself cannot be fully described with the same pattern considering the plethora of factors from circulatory redistribution, ranging from blood supply till the influence of iatrogenic effects (such as anticoagulants or neurosurgical interventions).

Nevertheless, when searching the literature for histological age estimation of subdural haemorrhages/ haematomas (SDH), the resulting few papers illustrate the limited available information in this field.

Based on the collection of the highest possible number of autopsy samples and circumstantial/clinical data, to establish a reliable diagnostic and assessment tool for the daily work of forensic pathologists. We aim to set up an algorithmic decision scheme for practising forensic experts. To support the daily routine tasks of forensic pathologists, the ultimate aim is to make the foundations for a comprehensive forensic pathohistology atlas of injuries. To date, no such title exists in the literature.

The aim of this topic is to study the relations between anatomy and forensic sciences, with a specific attention to high-tech. As further goals we would like to discover new, innovative ideas in education and in science.

PACAP (pituitary adenylate-cyclase activating polipeptide) is a neuropeptide with well-known neuroprotective and cytoprotective effects. The aim of our research is to investigate the role of PACAP as a biomarker in violent deaths.