4th Saudi Conferences on Forensic Medical Sciences (SCFMS)

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Day 1: October 28, 2025
Time Presentation Title Speaker
07:00 – 08:00
 Registration

Panel Session

08:00- 10:00
 Chairperson: Dr. Ahmed Alyahya
Identification of Unknown Cause of Death Initiative in KSA. Dr. Ahmed Alyahya
Guardians of Truth: The Fundamental Role of International Protocols and Guidelines in Clinical Forensic Medicine and Forensic Pathology Prof. Duarte Nuno Vieira
Every Death Reviewed: The new Medical Examiner system in England & Wales Prof. Jason Payne-James
Forensic Medical Services for Child Sexual Harm in Ireland within a Barnahus Model Dr. Joanne Nelson
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
Digital Poster session (1)
Room (A)

Clinical Forensic

10:30 - 12:30
 Chairperson: Dr. Fadia Khattab & Dr. Joanne Nelson
Elder Abuse: Between Reality and Myth Dr. Ahmad Oqailan
False Pains, Real Consequences: Medico-Legal Reflections on Malingering Prof. Abdelhamid Addou
Study on Criminal Abortion in Middle East Dr. Mohamed Elgebely
Documentation and Expert Evaluation of Sexual Violence Cases: Legal and Ethical Challenges in Algerian Practice Prof. Khaled Doubali
Traumatic Pelvic Fractures Hospitalized in Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital: Retrospective Study A/Prof. Hanaa Elzahed
Epidemiological and Clinical Assessment of Interpersonal Violence Against Women and Children in Southern Algeria: A Cross-Sectional Forensic Study in Laghouat" A/Prof. Massinissa Benyagoub
Forensic Psychiatry of Post-Rape Body Mutilation: Psychodynamics of Sexual Sadism and Extreme Offender Behavior Dr. Paridhi Billore
The Role of Nursing in Forensic Medicine in Saudi Arabia: Gaps and Future Directions Mr. Salman Almutairi
Room (B)

Quality and Mortality Data

10:30 - 12:30
 Chairperson: Dr. Kholod Alsawygh & Dr. Ada Alqonaibait
Optimizing Mortality Data Quality and Cause-of-Death Reporting in Multi-Sector Hospitals: A Strategic Initiative in Taif Governorate Dr. Mamdouh Zaki
Improving the Quality of Mortality Data and Cause of Death coding: A Public Health Priority A/Prof. Fadwa Elroby
Raising Life Expectancy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mr. Khalid Al Dahmashi
Study on the quality of medico-legal reports writing in the academic hospital, Mardan, KPK. A/Prof. Shahid Iqbal
Forensic Consideration in Acute Care Settings Dr. Wail AlKhaldi
Where Vision Meets Innovation: Modular Emergency Response Towards Excellence in Disaster Fatality Management Dr. Hisham Dinar
Errors in Forensic Medicine: Typological Analysis, Contributing Factors, and Preventive Strategies Prof. Abdelhamid Addou
12:30 - 13:30 Break
Digital Poster session (2)
Room (A)

Forensic Sciences

13:30 - 15:30
 Chairperson: Dr. Yahia Khobrani & Dr. Yanko Kolev
Photo-Induced Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Explosives on a hydride of in 2O3-Au Nanoparticles. Dr. Sultan Ben Jaber
Terror Site Management Dr. Sven Benthaus
The Role of Forensic Science in Combating Bioterrorism Dr. Nora Aljalaud
Ultrastructural study of antennal sensilla in three forensically important dipteran species A/Prof. Marwa Ramadan
A Complementary Spectroscopic and Elemental Approach to Questioned-Document Ink Analysis Dr. Aisha Albeladi
The Hybrid Investigator Dr. Fahad Al-Dousari
Audio Evidence Analysis: Challenges in the Age of Deepfakes Lieutenant colonel/ Mohammed Al-Ghamdi
Obstacles and Challenges in Estimating the Age of Handwriting: Global Insights and Implementations in Saudi Arabia Mr. Jubran Gushaish
Room (B)

Forensic AI

13:30 - 15:30
 Chairperson: Dr. Suha Alfaihaid & Prof. Michael Thali
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Detection and Management of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSbP) Dr. Dena Atef Hamdi
A Framework for Responsible AI Implementation in Law Enforcement: Lifecycle-Based Guidelines from INTERPOL and UNICRI Ms. Amira Abdelhamid
The Role of AI-Assisted Medical Imaging in Classifying Head Injuries and Estimating Islamic Legal Compensation: A Comparative Study Between Medical and Jurisprudential Standards A/Prof. Meaad Elbashir
Forensic Applications of Wearable Technology: Unlocking Hidden Evidence from Smart Devices Prof. Heba Shahatou
Assessing Postmortem Brain Edema: A comparative Evaluation of Estimation Techniques A/Prof. Shrouk Ali
From microbial data to forensic insights: systematic review of machine learning models for PMI estimation Dr. Abdulkreem Al-Juhani
Artificial Intelligence / Computational Pathology in Forensic Cardiovascular Diagnosis Dr. Salman Alfifi
The Incidence of Dental Anomalies in a Qatari Population Sample Dr. Sabiana Elsayed
Day 2: October 29, 2025
Time Presentation Title Speaker
07:00 – 08:00
 Registration

Panel Session

08:00- 10:00
 Chairperson: Prof. Osama Almadani
Forensic and Legal Medicine in Saudi Arabia Prof. Dr. Mohammed Madadine
Advancing On-Site Drug Testing: Portable Semi-Quantitative Devices with Laboratory-Level Quality Prof. Hee-Sun Chung
Alternate Light Sources (Als) - A Tool for The Detection of Traces and Injuries Dr. Yanko Kolev
Thali View of Forensic Imaging: from Virtopsy to Virtoxy and AI-opsy! Prof. Michael Thali
Human Identification by Skeletal Means: Useful Concepts for Practitioners Dr. Joe Adserias-Garriga
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
Digital Poster session (3)
Room (A)

Forensic Medicine

10:30 - 12:30
 Chairperson: Dr. Dalia Alsaif & Prof. Jason Payne-James
Complex Suicides Involving Drowning: Forensic Perspectives Prof. Mahrous Ibrahim
Role of Body Farming (Forensic Taphonomy) in Research and Investigation A/Prof. Yogesh Kumar
Identification of Two Cases in Forensic Medicine Using Unsophisticated Methods in Al-Jouf Desert, Saudi Arabia Dr. Tareq Aldweehy
Cardiac tamponade as a pathophysiology of death; case study Dr. Omar Baadheem
Rare or Unusual Autopsy Cases: A Series of Medico-legal Curiosities from the Algerian Forensic Experience Prof. Khaled Doubali
Distinguishing injury patterns in pedestrian motor vehicle collisions from fall-from-height impacts. Medico-legal implications A/Prof. Asmaa Sharif
Autopsy Findings in a case of adult death from Hyperthermia in a closed Vehicle (Case Report) Dr. Mohammed Gaballah
Forensic Insights about Lightning-Induced Fatalities: Case Studies and Trends. Dr. Mohamed Hewit
Room (B)

Toxicology

10:30 - 12:30
 Chairperson: Dr. Huda Hussain & Dr. Farouq Alzahrani & Prof. Hee-Sun Chung & Mr. Salman Almutairi
The benefits of automation in DOA sample preparation Dr. Zhour Ibrahim
Quality Management in Toxicology Laboratory Dr. Ali Kheyami
Overview of presumptive and confirmatory drug Testing Dr. Nibal Badr
The Role of Literature in Suicide: A Case Report of a Child Who was Assisted by A Book to Commit Suicide Dr. Suha Alfehaid
Navigating the Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Epidemic: Challenges in Forensic Toxicology Prof. Rania Kaka
Fatal Acute Ethanol Intoxication: A Case Report Dr. Mohammed Mostafa
Postmortem Identification of Sildenafil in Tissues Following Sexual Drug Overdose: A Case Report Dr. Abubakr Haj Omar
Smart Toxicology Control System (STCS) Mr. Muteb Almansour
12:30 - 13:30 Break
Digital Poster session (4)
Room (A)

Panel discussion

13:30 - 15:30
 Chairperson: Dr. Abdelaziz Alshalhob & Prof. Michael Thali & Dr. Abdelaziz Almosabahi
Introducing Postmortem CT in Saudi Death Investigations: Insights from the First 13 Virtopsy Cases. Dr. Naif Aljohani
Hyoid bone-based sex discrimination among Egyptians using a multidetector computed tomography: discriminant function analysis, meta-analysis, and artificial intelligence. Prof. Samah Ibrahim
Comparing Post-mortem Computed Tomography versus Traditional Autopsy in Detecting Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVAs) as a Cause of Death: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Dr. Maiyada Aldossary
Room (B)

Forensic Genetics

13:30 - 15:30
 Chairperson: Prof. Syed Sibte Hadi & Dr. Joe Adserias-Garriga
Cutting-Edge Forensic DNA and Genomic Solutions for the Identification of Unknown Human Remains: A Comprehensive Review Dr. Yahya Khubrani
From DNA to Dignity: Ethical Frameworks for Implementing Forensic Innovations in Middle Eastern Disaster Response Prof. Marwa Fawzi
Plant DNA Barcoding and Nanomaterials as Forensic Tools for Linking Evidence to Crime Scenes Dr. Nadiyah Alabdallah
A comparative analysis of DNA degradation under acid simulation using two different concentrations of acid to estimate post-mortem interval (PMI) Ms. Aparna Sajeevan
Effect of Chemical Fixative preservation of postmortem human tissues on the integrity of STR profiles A/Prof. Ahmed Abdelaal
Forensic Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) Amplification After Gamma Exposure: Toward Radiation-Resilient Human Identification Mrs. Jenan Almhaini
Challenges, Efficacy and Validation of DNA extraction techniques in decomposed tissues: A taphonomy-based study A/Prof. Mohammad Ahemad
Postmortem Skeletal Muscle Alterations as Forensic Markers: A Histological, Biochemical, and DNA-Based Approach to Estimating Time Since Death Prof. Heba Moustafa Shahatou
15:30 - 16:30
 Conference Recommendations and Closing
Poster session One
Title Presenter
Strangulation in children: A threat to child safety Dr. Nuha Ramadan Alghamdi
Advances in Postmortem Interval Estimation: A Systematic Review of Machine Learning and Metabolomics Across Various Tissue Types Dr. Abdulkreem Al-Juhani
High-Pressure Water Jet injury: fatal outcome: A Case Report Dr. Mohamed Elhafiz Abdelbagi Nouri
Fatal Sudden death: incidental autopsy finding of mediastinal angiomyolipoma: A Case Report. Dr. Tarek Mohamed Abdalrouf Ibrahim
Forensic Value of Multiple Focal Calvarial Thinning: A Case Report Dr. Tareq Saud Aldweehy
The AI-Augmented Autopsy: Revolutionizing Injury Interpretation and Forensic Diagnostics. Prof. Rania Abdel Maguid Kaka
Atypical Suicidal Hanging in a Prone Position with Frayed Ligature: A case Report. Dr. Asem Ismail
Unrecognized case of constrictive pericarditis who presents with burn injuries. Dr. Hatoon Fahd Hakeem
Fatal Thoracoabdominal Impaction During Unauthorized Entry: A Rare Case of Mechanical Asphyxia and Positional Entrapment. Dr. Abdullah Al-Shammari
Penetrating Head Injury by Metallic Projectile Dr. Afnan Abdulrahman Alharbi
Violent Suicidal Death in the Sétif Region: A Forensic and Epidemiological Approach Prof. Abdelhamid Mebirik Addou
Autoerotic Asphyxia and Cross‑Dressing: Forensic and Psychiatric Insights from Unusual Paraphilic Fatalities Dr. Paridhi Billore
Sudden death due to rupture ectopic pregnancy – Autopsy case report Dr. Safia bin Shayhon
Poster session Two
Title Presenter
Identifying genetic traits from fingerprint traces treated with chemical substances. Mr. Omar Yousef Alqarzaee
Identification of Human DNA from Degraded Mosquito Blood Meals Over Time Ms. Heba Mohammad Alharbi
Assessment of DNA Extraction Method (Qiagen Mini Kit) on Different Substrates using Semen Samples Mr. Mohammed Aldhafeeri
Autosomal Genetic and Lineage Marker Profiles in Saudi Pre-Treatment Leukemia Patients: A Case-Control Analysis Dr. Husein Alhatim
A Theoretical Analysis of Environmental Effects on the Stability of Forensic DNA in Blood Evidence Mrs. Shurog Saad Alharbi
A Y STR Study on Saudi Male Population Sample Ms. Atheer Khalid Almajed
Study To Determine Shedder Status in The Saudi Population Using Transfer of Trace DNA On Various Substrates Ms. Rahaf Ahmed Alamri
Evaluation and Development of a Salting Out Method for DNA Extraction from Blood Samples Collected on Different Surfaces Ms. Reem Saeed Alqahtani
Population Substructure Analysis Using Precision ID Ancestry Panel Kit for a sample of Saudi Arabian Individuals Ms. Sausan Abdulrahman Al Khrashi
Assessment of DNA extraction methods using trace biological samples on different substrates Ms. Deem Mohammed Aldawish
Screening of MAOA gene in general population in Jeddah Dr. Hattan Suliman Gattan
Temperature and humidity negatively impact the collection of human DNA from the air Ms. Alya Saud Alghamdi
Poster session Three
Title Presenter
Determine the Pharmacokinetics (half-life, volume of distribution and clearance) of AMB-FUBINACA in blood samples of rats using GC-MS / MS Ms. Sarah Dafer Alshehri
Amphetamine and Chronic Starvation Dr. Afnan Abdulrahman Alharbi
The Contribution of Forensic Toxicology to the Determination of Cause of Death Prof. Abdelhamid Mebirik Addou
Phenethylamine-Induced Fatal Multiorgan Ischemic Injury: A Rare Case Report with Forensic and Toxicological Correlation Dr. Abdullah Al-Shammari
Investigating the Interference of Adulterants in EMIT Immunoassay Detection of THC-COOH in Urine Samples Mrs. Noran Abdu Zailai
Chemo-profiling analysis of Suicidal Fatalities, Jazan, Saudi Arabia Dr. Ibraheem Mohammed Attafi
Patterns of Opiate-Positive Postmortem Toxicology Cases in 2024: A Retrospective Descriptive Study at the Jeddah Forensic Toxicology Center Dr. Ali Khrid
Effects of Five Adulterants on THC Detection and Quantification in Urine Samples Ms. Rola Mohammed Alhifdhi
Suicide by Self-Administration of Multiple Drugs: Propofol, Lidocaine, and Codeine in an Anesthesiologist – First Case Report in Saudi Arabia Dr. Omar Oudah Aljohani
Forensic Identification of Unknown Human Remains through Skeletal Analysis Ms. Sarah Alsleebi
Fingerprints recovery at the crime scene for a distinguished applied case Ms. Maha Qatomah
OTrace: A Portable USB-Based Toolkit for Live Forensics Investigation in OT Systems Ms. Jomanah Albishi
Poster session Four
Title Presenter
Medico-legal evaluation of burn trauma injuries. Epidemiological features and predictors of mortality and other adverse outcomes A/Prof. Asmaa Fady Sharif
A Thorough study of CT scan and meticulous clinical correlation of fractures of lumbar vertebrae ruled out the claim of a recent direct traumatic injury to the back. A Case report. Prof. Galal Eid
Domestic violence and the role of forensic medical services in detecting and reducing it Mr. Haif Mohammad Alharbey
Awareness of Forensic Medicine Services Staff in Hail with Appropriate Infection Control Practices Dr. Musleh Samil Reshidi
The Dust Shield with Innovative Saw Designed to Prevent Infectious Diseases and Enhance Proper Forensic Medical Examination Practice Dr. Hadil Rahal
AI-based Framework for Enhancing Friction Ridge Analysis, Comparison, and Evaluation Ms. Malak Essam Fathi
Importance of Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Science: Applications, Challenges and Future Directions Dr. Nora Abdulaziz Aljalaud
Using Postmortem Microbiome to Link Dismembered Human Remains: A Review Ms. Renad Abdullah Alghamdi
Suicide by sulfuric acid ingestion: A Forensic case report Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah Almutairi
Radiation Impact on Quality of Fingerprints Ms. Aljwharah Alqahtani
Methanol-related postmortem cases in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Mrs. Atheer Essam Zarnoogi
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