Under his guidance of Prof (Dr.) Ajai Singh Executive Director of AIIMS Bhopal, it has witnessed remarkable achievements in various academic forums. Participation of faculty members in various conferences and workshops enhances their skill and keeps them updated with the latest advancements. Recently, Dr. Raghvendra Kumar Vidua, Professor in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at AIIMS Bhopal, represented India at the 26th triennial International Academy of Legal Medicine Conference held in Athens, Greece. Three days conference was held from 21st to 23rd May, 2024. Dr. Vidua presented results from a study conducted at AIIMS Bhopal on post-mortem sperm retrieval, the first of its kind in India and the largest in terms of the number of retrievals performed. Dr. Vidua along with his team surveyed nearly 600 individuals to assess the acceptability and ethical considerations of this procedure within Indian society. This research project was initiated in 2022 with funding from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi. Notably, live spermatozoa were retrieved in 47.22% of cases, demonstrating potential for their use in IVF procedures. AIIMS Bhopal has developed a new method for spermatozoa retrieval, ensuring optimal quantity and quality without compromising morphology and motility. This innovative method, not previously documented, is currently under patent application with ICMR. The team at AIIMS Bhopal plans to establish a human seminal bank with ICMR support.

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