Online Event: Forensic Casework Involving Burnt Remains
Published on Juin 3, 2026
THE EVENT
This online event will explore the workflow involved in forensic casework dealing with burnt human remains, with particular emphasis on identification and the interpretation of skeletal trauma. A series of case studies will illustrate how forensic anthropology and forensic odontology can contribute to investigative processes.
The webinar aims to provide a realistic perspective on the changes that biological tissues undergo when exposed to fire, and how these alterations can affect both trauma analysis and the identification of remains.
The session takes place on June 11, 2026 at 4PM CET and is presented by Joe Adserias-Garriga.
Due to the sensitive nature of the material being presented, please note that audio and video recording will not be permitted and no recording of this event will be made available for later viewing. We therefore encourage all interested participants to attend the live session to ensure they do not miss this unique opportunity.
THE SPEAKER
Joe Adserias-Garriga, DDS, PhD, D-ABFO, DLAF-cert
Forensic anthropologist and forensic odontologist from Spain. She previously served as an external advisor to the Catalan Police, receiving a Police Decoration for her contributions to forensic casework.
She has worked on human identification cases at the U.S.Mexico border through the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University and has collaborated internationally with institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution and Europol.
Dr. Adserias-Garriga contributes to forensic standards development through the American Dental Association Standards Committee and OSAC Forensic Odontology. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology and served as President of the American Society of Forensic Odontology in 2022.
She is currently an Associate Professor at Mercyhurst University, where she teaches, conducts research, and participates in forensic casework.