Bernhard Frey
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Bernhard Frey is a leading researcher in paediatric and perinatal pathology, with a particular focus on advancing minimally invasive autopsy techniques. His major contributions center on the development and validation of virtual autopsy using post-mortem MRI as an alternative to conventional autopsy in foetal, newborn, and infant cases. This work addresses the critical global decline in autopsy rates, offering a less invasive yet reliable method for investigating infant death. His landmark study protocol for the paediatric virtual autopsy trial, which has garnered 38 citations, systematically evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of imaging-guided virtual autopsy against traditional methods. Frey’s research has profound implications for improving post-mortem investigations, enabling more families to consent to examinations while still obtaining essential histopathological and microbiological data. By pioneering these non-invasive approaches, he has helped reshape standards in perinatal death investigation, balancing clinical rigor with sensitivity to family needs. His work remains highly influential among pathologists, neonatologists, and forensic specialists seeking to modernize autopsy practice.
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