About Us
An introduction to ISI
This Society aims to contribute with the action of its members:
- To the development of icono-diagnosis, that is to say retrospective diagnosis of human representations (sculptures, paintings, engravings, drawings, death masks, films, etc.). This discipline is located at the borders of paleopathology, pathography, the history of medicine and diseases, and the history of art. It makes it possible to increase knowledge on sections of the body not preserved in a skeletal state, and to complete the health data of populations of the past, both on an individual and collective level.
- To the initiation and improvement of icono-diagnosis.
- To the periodic dissemination, by any means, of information on icono-diagnosis, particularly within the community of doctors (including dermatologists), art historians and the general public.
- To organize and support scientific or cultural events related to icono-diagnosis.
Cette Société savante a pour but de contribuer avec l’action de ses membres :
- Au développement de l’icono-diagnostic, c’est-à-dire le diagnostic rétrospectif sur représentations humaines (sculptures, peintures, gravures, dessins, masques mortuaires, films, etc.). Cette discipline se situe aux confins de la paléopathologie, de la pathographie, de l’histoire de la médecine et des maladies, et de l’histoire de l’art. Elle permet d’augmenter les connaissances sur des sections du corps non conservées à l’état de squelette, et de compléter les données sanitaires des populations du passé, tant sur le plan individuel que collectif.
- A l’initiation et au perfectionnement de l’icono-diagnostic.
- A la diffusion périodique, par tout moyen, d’informations sur l’icono-diagnostic, notamment au sein de la communauté des médecins (dont dermatologues), des historiens de l’art et du grand public.
- A l’organisation, au soutien de manifestations scientifiques ou culturelles en relation avec l’icono-diagnostic.
OUR MISSIONS
Our international society is dedicated to advancing the field of iconodiagnosis, which involves the retrospective medical analysis of artworks to identify clinical signs suggestive of medical disorders and diseases. Iconodiagnosis sits at the intersection of paleopathology, pathography, the history of medicine and diseases, and the history of art. It serves to enhance our understanding of paleomedicine by shedding light on pathologies that may have existed in specific historical periods. Furthermore, it offers a unique and engaging approach to medical education and skill enhancement.
Iconodiagnosis includes not only dermatology/skin, but all medical specialties and organs.
Composition of the Board of Directors
- Philippe Charlier, FRANCE (president)
- Pr Chris Griffiths, UK (honorary president)
- Corinne Déchelette, FRANCE (vice-president)
- Antonio Perciaccante, ITALY (treasurer)
- Patricia Deps, BRAZIL (secretary)
- Jacques Aguia Daho, BENIN (board member)
- Anaïs Augias, FRANCE (board member)
- Nadia Benmoussa, FRANCE (board member)
- Raffaella Bianucci, USA - FRANCE (board member)
- Saudamini Deo, INDE (board member)
Iconodiagnosis Board
ISI SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
Validation procedure for ISI-signed Iconodiagnosis articles
As part of our commitment to quality and scientific rigor, all ISI-signed iconodiagnostic articles must undergo a review and validation process by the relevant ISI board: dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, forensic medicine, phlebology, infectiology and dentistry.
Validation steps
- Article submission
- The author sends his finalized article to the ISI board secretariat admin@isi-iconodiagnosis.org, together with the necessary additional documents (images, references, etc.).
- Scientific review
- Experts from the relevant ISI board will carry out a thorough review, checking :
- The scientific accuracy of the proposed diagnoses and interpretations.
- Clarity and structure of content.
- Compliance with ISI editorial standards.
- Feedback and modifications
- If necessary, detailed feedback is sent to the author for revision. The author has a predefined deadline for submitting a corrected version.
- Final approval
- Once the modifications have been made, the ISI Board carries out a final validation. Official approval is communicated to the author prior to publication under the aegis of ISI.
Importance of this process
This procedure ensures that each article reflects ISI’s self-imposed standards of excellence and credibility. It also ensures that published content complies with the most rigorous scientific standards, while contributing to the advancement of iconodiagnosis.
JOIN ISI
Our international society is dedicated to advancing the field of iconodiagnosis, which involves the retrospective medical analysis of artworks to identify clinical signs suggestive of medical disorders and diseases.
iconodiagnosis sits at the intersection of paleopathology, pathography, the history of medicine and diseases, and the history of art. It serves to enhance our understanding of paleomedicine by shedding light on pathologies that may have existed in specific historical periods. furthermore, it offers a unique and engaging approach to medical education and skill enhancement.
iconodiagnosis includes not only dermatology/skin, but all medical specialties and organs.