Swiss Human Institute of Forensic Taphonomy (SHIFT)
PRESENTATION | SERVICES | TRAINING & RESEARCH | FAQ
Services
| Our services | Who can ask for them? |
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Taphonomic examinations (Samples, dating, analysis,...) |
Usually related to a body removal, an autopsy case or an external examination (judicial authorities, medical examiner) |
| Diagnosis of cemetery soils | Municipal services |
| Forensic anthropology and osteology examinations |
Most often, related to a body removal, an autopsy case or an external examination (judicial authorities, medical examiner) |
| Forensic macrobiology, microbiology and entomology examinations | During body removal autopsy or external examination (judicial authorities, forensic doctor) |
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Examinations on file (consult us) |
Public Prosecutor's Office, other national and international forensic agencies, private requests |
| Mass Disaster Situations | Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), Non-Governmental Organizations and International Organizations |
| Experts in court | Presidents of the courts |
| Follow-up of taphonomic studies (provision of samples, preparations, sections) according to projects | Academic partners, professional organizations |
| Research collaborations | Academic partners, professional organizations |
| Training | Academic partners, professional bodies, non-governmental organizations and international organizations |
Our role is also to accompany public authorities (cantonal and/or federal) and certain professional branches (funeral cares) in the management of specific contexts such as:
- COVID-19 Pandemic
- Professionalization of the funeral industry