Our Foundation, Our Impact

Nino Di Sisto, Chair Northern Community Health and Research Foundation

Announcement of the Derek Frewin Early Career Research Award winner for 2026

Presented by Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin AO and Professor Gregory Crawford AM.

2026 Visiting Professor’s Address: Forensic Odontology Casework

Prof. Dr. Emilio Nuzzolese, Researcher, Forensic Odontologist & Professor of Legal Medicine, University of Turin

NCHRF 2026 Visiting Professor, Professor Emilio Nuzzolese, will present on the latest research insights in forensic odontology casework for victim identification in emergency and disaster settings such as for asylum seekers, terrorist events and bushfires.

South Australian Forensic Odontology: Panel discussion and Q&A

Professor Nuzzolese and Dr John Berketa, Forensic Odontologist, Researcher and Scene Team Leader, Forensic Odontology Unit, Adelaide University.

Professor Nuzzolese and Dr Berketa will lead a panel discussion and Q&A session drawing on Professor Nuzzolese's presentation. This discussion will examine impacts and opportunities for the field of forensic odontology in South Australia, including application of innovations such as AI capabilities.

Refreshments will be served on arrival.

Note: Program may be subject to change

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