Mr. Alfonso Colorado Casado de Amezua | Medicine and Health Sciences | Forensic Science Communication Award
Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Valencia | Spain
Mr. Alfonso Colorado Casado de Amezúa is a highly respected forensic physician whose career demonstrates a profound commitment to advancing forensic science, medico-legal education, and public communication of specialized knowledge. Currently serving as Director of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Valencia, he has built a distinguished professional record over more than fifteen years, holding key roles across Spain in Catalonia, Albacete, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Valencia. His leadership has been pivotal in forensic pathology and disaster victim identification, where he has developed and applied protocols for managing mass casualty events with precision and compassion. Alongside his clinical and administrative responsibilities, Mr. Alfonso Colorado Casado de Amezúa has played a central role in training the next generation of forensic professionals. As adjunct professor at the University CEU-Cardenal Herrera in Valencia and Castellón, and as lecturer in numerous specialized courses for forensic doctors, law enforcement, and emergency response teams, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to communicate complex forensic concepts with clarity and authority. His scientific contributions, including publications in the Revista Española de Medicina Legal and CorSalud, have provided valuable insights into sudden cardiac death and forensic practices in disaster contexts, strengthening both research and applied forensic work. As organizer and speaker in national training programs, he has further enhanced the visibility of forensic medicine and ensured the dissemination of best practices across Spain. By uniting research, practice, and communication, Mr. Colorado embodies the mission of forensic science to serve justice and society, making him an outstanding nominee for the Forensic Science Communication Award.
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Featured Publications
Colorado Casado de Amezúa, A., Garrido-Lestache López-Belmonte, E., & Giner Blasco, J. (2025). Medical forensic response during the flood in Valencia (Spain), October 29th, 2024 [Actuación médico-forense durante la riada en Valencia (España) el 29 de octubre de 2024]. Revista Española de Medicina Legal. Advance online publication.
Colorado, A., & Fernández Bayón, J. (2009). Síndrome de Loeys-Dietz. Diagnóstico diferencial en muerte súbita por disección aórtica. Revista Española de Medicina Legal, 35(2), 67–71.