Workshops on virtual autopsy and autism care held at RIMS
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 26 2026: The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal inaugurated a two-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) cum hands-on workshop titled "Transforming Autopsy Practices: A Two-day CME cum Hands-On Workshop on Virtopsy" sponsored by National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) at its new building today.

Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma, Director, RIMS, inaugurated the programme as chief guest.

Prof Th Meera Devi, Head, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, presided.

Dr M K Bhattacharya, Observer, NAMS; Prof N Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent, RIMS Hospital; and Prof Laishram Rajesh Singh, Dean (Academics), RIMS attended as guests of honour.

The Director highlighted the importance of virtual autopsy in modem forensic investigations to complement conventional autopsy through advanced imaging, digital archiving and expert collaboration.

He stressed equipping professionals with emerging technologies including artificial intelligence while ensuring ethical practices, data security and legal admissibility.

He appreciated the participation of 42 delegates.

The workshop aims to familiarise medical professionals with virtopsy, a non-invasive imaging-based approach, and its application in medico-legal investigations.

Meanwhile, the Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP), Department of Otorhinolaryngology, RIMS organised a one-day offline Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) programme on "Recent Advances in Assessment and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders" today at Banting Hall, RIMS.

Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma inaugurated the programme in presence of Prof N Sanjib Singh.

Radhika Poovaya, founder and director of Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bengaluru and US board-certified behaviour analyst, and Dr Sudhiranjan Th, Professor and Head, Department of ENT & BASLP Coordinator.

The Director highlighted the establishment of RIMS' Child Wellness and Autism Centre, the first of its kind in Manipur and Northeast, to support children with autism and their families.

He emphasised early identification, timely intervention, individualised care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Resource persons from within and outside Manipur spoke on overview of ASD, assessment techniques, application of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and role of audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

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