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The L. Greenberg National Institute of Forensic Medicine (also known as the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute or just Abu Kabir) is a special science lab in Tel Aviv, Israel. It's where scientists use medical knowledge to help solve mysteries and understand what happened in certain situations. Think of it like a detective agency, but with doctors and scientists!

What is Forensic Medicine?

Forensic medicine is a cool field that uses science and medicine to answer questions for legal purposes. It's like being a medical detective.

  • Scientists here study evidence from bodies to figure out things like how someone died.
  • They also help identify people who might be unknown.
  • This work is super important for justice and understanding events.

History of the Institute

When was it Started?

The Abu Kabir Institute began in 1954. It was first part of the Israel Police, helping them with crime investigations.

Who Runs it Now?

Today, it's a department of the Israeli Health Ministry. This means the government's health department oversees its work. It also works closely with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tel Aviv. This connection helps them do important research and teach new scientists.

What Special Work Do They Do?

The Abu Kabir Institute is the only place in Israel allowed to perform special medical examinations when someone dies unexpectedly. This helps families and authorities understand what happened.

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