Institute of Legal Medicine | University of Macerata | Italy
Roberto Scendoni, is an accomplished medical legal doctor and researcher specializing in forensic medicine, toxicology, and social health. With extensive academic and professional experience, he serves as a tenure-track researcher at the University of Macerata (UNIMC), Italy. Dr. Scendoni is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to forensic anthropology, forensic toxicology, and legal medicine.
Profile
Strengths for the Awards
- Extensive Professional Experience:
- Over a decade of hands-on experience in legal medicine, encompassing medical-legal certifications, necroscopic activities, forensic autopsies, malpractice investigations, and consultancy for judicial cases.
- Active involvement in institutional roles at the University of Macerata, including teaching, PhD mentoring, and strategic planning.
- Research Excellence:
- Prolific publication record, with numerous articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Topics range from forensic anthropology to toxicology, COVID-19 pathology, and legal medicine.
- Leader and member of various research projects addressing contemporary issues, such as child vulnerability, drug abuse, and synthetic opioids.
- Recognition and Awards:
- Multiple awards for poster and oral presentations, highlighting recognition from international forensic science communities.
- International Collaboration:
- Member of global organizations such as the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, collaborating across international teams on projects like age estimation and toxicology.
- Academic Leadership:
- Significant contributions to mentoring PhD candidates, supervising innovative projects, and leading initiatives within the university, such as the BeIntO[u]Ch project focusing on child protection.
- Author of books and book chapters on legal medicine and forensic science, showcasing his role as a thought leader in the field.
Education 🎓
Dr. Scendoni holds a Medical Degree (2009) with honors from the Polytechnic University of Marche (UNIVPM), where he also specialized in Legal Medicine in 2015. His Ph.D. in Juridical Science (2019), completed at UNIMC, focused on innovative approaches to forensic age estimation. He is also a certified associate professor in forensic and occupational medicine, holding national and international certifications.
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. Scendoni has over a decade of experience in forensic medicine. He currently teaches legal medicine, forensic toxicology, and health promotion at UNIMC. As a consultant, he assists Italian courts with forensic autopsies, malpractice investigations, and workplace health assessments. He also holds numerous academic roles, including tutor for Ph.D. students and member of strategic committees at UNIMC.
Dr. Scendoni’s research focuses on forensic medicine, toxicology, and forensic anthropology. His notable projects include the analysis of carpal bone ossification for age estimation and the study of drug and ethanol accumulation in cadaveric materials. His interdisciplinary work also explores child health, vulnerability, and legal protection in migration contexts.
Awards 🏆
- Free Communication Award: International Human Identification Conference, June 2023, Termoli, Italy.
- Poster Communication Award: National Conference GISDI and GISDAP, Florence, July 2023.
- Gerin Poster Communication Award: Forensic Roman Conference, October 2024.
Final Note 🖋️
Dr. Roberto Scendoni exemplifies excellence in forensic medicine through his dedication to research, teaching, and community service. His innovative approaches and impactful contributions have positioned him as a leader in the field, bridging medical science and legal applications to enhance societal well-being.
Publications 📚
- Post-mortem determination of drug abuse on dental tissues
- Authors: Bianchi, I., Cippitelli, M., Buratti, E., Cingolani, M., Pinchi, V.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- The hunger strike in prison: bioethical and medico-legal insights arising from a recent opinion of the Italian national bioethics committee
- Authors: De Micco, F., Tambone, V., De Vito, R., Cingolani, M., Scendoni, R.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Suicidal decapitation by hanging: A systematic review of the literature and comparison with case reports
- Authors: Tomassini, L., Gambelunghe, C., Fedeli, P., Manta, A.M., Lancia, M.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
- A study of free and total morphine in heroin death of chronic users
- Authors: Tassoni, G., Cippitelli, M., Buratti, E., Cingolani, M., Scendoni, R.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
- Validation of a Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection Method to Quantify Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for Forensic Practice
- Authors: Cerioni, A., Mietti, G., Cippitelli, M., Cingolani, M., Scendoni, R.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Identification of N-piperidinyl etonitazene in alternative keratinous matrices from a decomposing cadaver
- Authors: Buratti, E., Mietti, G., Cerioni, A., Cingolani, M., Scendoni, R.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- New Insights on Molecular Autopsy in Sudden Death: A Systematic Review
- Authors: Tomassini, L., Ricchezze, G., Fedeli, P., Cingolani, M., Scendoni, R.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
- Three Different Currents of Thought to Conceive Justice: Legal, and Medical Ethics Reflections
- Authors: De Micco, F., Scendoni, R.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 4
- Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Cross Section of Public Health
- Authors: Cannovo, N., Bianchini, E., Gironacci, L., Scendoni, R., Fedeli, P.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
- Comparative analysis between CDT in serum and Ethyl glucuronide in hair to define the best reliable tool for the diagnosis of alcohol abuse
- Authors: Cerioni, A., Buratti, E., Mietti, G., Froldi, R., Scendoni, R.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
