Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner (ME/C) System Program Discussion Forum – Computed Tomography (CT) Machines and Casework

Virtual | August 26, 2025

Facilitated by the Forensics TTA Team, this Discussion Forum Session, Computed Tomography (CT) Machines and Casework, features guest speaker Dr. Lauren Edelman from the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office who provides an overview of the implementation and use of CT machines in medical examiner/coroner offices. The presenter discusses the “basics” of CT use, policies and guidelines for CT machines, radiation safety, obtaining a new machine and integrating it into practice, and more.