Like all classes of drugs, amphetamines have the potential to both help and harm our communities - depending on how and why they are used. Tim hosted a panel discussion on this topic at the FACTA2024 conference, featuring A/Prof Rebecca McKetin, Dr Paul Liknaitzky, and Prof Olaf Drummer. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at w…

"I used to keep a quadrupole in my pocket..." Who else can say that? Bryan received the The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists' Alan Curry Award in 2018 and was present at the "revolt" of 1963 that led to TIAFT's genesis. Even after 6 decades in toxicology he continues to support the development of our science and our scientists th…

Meet the giants upon whose shoulders modern toxicologists stand! In the first of a series on winners of TIAFT's prestigious Alan Curry Award, Peter is joined by Tony Moffat, the 2013 winner. He is still contributing to our field after more than 50 years. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a produ…

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released every few months. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a p…

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that: Svante Vikingsson, TIAFT NPS Committee chair Conor Crean, UNODC Alex Krotulski, CFSRE These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and har…

Tim is joined by Lana Brockbals to discuss her research into a number of interesting areas in forensic toxicology, including post-mortem drug changes and metabolomics. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expresse…

At the TIAFT2023 conference in Rome, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists to talk about their work. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily refle…

At the TIAFT2023 conference in Rome, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists to talk about their work. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily refle…

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released every few months. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a p…

As forensic scientists, we're exposed to some pretty awful things during the course of our work. In this episode we talk with psychologist Samantha Schiro about her recent publication, "Occupational exposure to traumatic evidence and posttraumatic stress symptoms in forensic science professionals: Prevalence and patterns". Contact us at toxpod@tiaf…

Tim is joined by Helena Teixeira, from the National Institute of Legal Medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the vi…

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming one of the key tools in all fields of science. In this episode we look at how it's being used in forensic toxicology, and how it might be used in the future. That NPS paper that Pete mentioned. Special thanks to Stephen Trobbiani for participating in this episode. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out m…

Did you know that TIAFT presidents have a synergistic effect? Recorded live at the TIAFT 60th Jubilee in London, this panel discussion hosted by Nikolas Lemos features a bunch of former TIAFT presidents giving their perspectives on a wide range of issues facing forensic toxicologists. Thanks to all for participating, and here's to the next 60 years…

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that: Michael Evans-Brown, EMCDDA Conor Crean, UNODC Alex Krotulski, CFSRE These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episo…

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a produ…

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology. Palm, E. et al. Machine learning for absolute quantification of unidentified compounds in non-targeted LC/HRMS. (2022) Molecules, https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27031013. Bishop-Freeman, S. et al. Melatonin supplementation in undetermined pediatric deaths. (2022) Journal of Analytical T…

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a produ…

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that: Michael Evans-Brown, EMCDDA Conor Crean, UNODC Alex Krotulski, CFSRE These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episo…

At the TIAFT2022 conference in Versailles, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists: Michael Scholz (Switzerland), Brigitte Desharnais (Canada), Svante Vikingsson (USA), and Jean-Claude Alvarez (France). Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Fo…

TIAFT meetings are back! Peter is joined on stage in Versailles by Sarah Wille (Belgium), Rebecca Hartman (USA) and Jennifer Schumann (Australia) to discuss what's hot and what's not in the field of toxicology. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Fo…

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology. Huen-Yin Tang M, et al. Ropinirole metabolite mimics a new psychoactive substance (4-HO-MET) in LC-MS/MS. (2022) Forensic Science International, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.111151. Shang, Q. et al. Multi-extraction system with identical supported semi-liquid membrane: Enhance…

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Sarah Wille, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a productio…

Tim chats with Jose Luiz da Costa, Professor of Toxicology at the University of Campinas in Brazil, about his work with NPS and advancements in 'Green Analytical Toxicology'. Here's a link to his paper on Green Analytical Toxicology Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The Internati…

At the FACTA2022 conference, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists: Dimitri Gerostamoulos, Naren Gunja, and Susan Britza. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do …

We continue with another episode recorded live at FACTA2022 in Brisbane, Australia. It's a panel discussion on medicinal cannabis featuring Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos, Professor Olaf Drummer, Professor Thomas Kraemer, and Dr Samuel Banister. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a producti…

We finally attend a real life conference again, and turn the conference theme, "Fresh approaches to old problems" , on its head! Recorded live at FACTA2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opini…

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that: Michael Evans-Brown, EMCDDA Conor Crean, UNODC Alex Krotulski, CFSRE These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episo…

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Sarah Wille, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a productio…

We were at the TIAFT Virtual Conference in February! This episode is audio from a couple of sessions we did there - busting some more myths in forensic toxicology. Plus we had our first ever competition! Stay tuned til the end to find out who won the prestigious Toxpod mug... A couple of examples of recommendations for first responders who may enco…

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Sarah Wille, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a productio…

We tell the story of the TIAFT2020 conference in Capetown, South Africa - a conference that never actually happened. Thanks to Alicia Evans, Bronwen Davies, Lorna Martin, Marc LeBeau, Simon Elliott, Dimitri Gerostamoulos and Michaela Kenneally for taking part in this episode. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org…

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Sarah Wille, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a productio…

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that: Michael Evans-Brown, EMCDDA Conor Crean, UNODC Alex Krotulski, CFSRE These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episo…

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Sarah Wille, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a productio…

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology. Polettini A, et al. LC–QTOF-MS Presumptive Identification of Synthetic Cannabinoids without Reference Chromatographic Retention/Mass Spectral Information. II. Evaluation of a Computational Approach for Predicting and Identifying Unknown High-Resolution Product Ion Mass Spectra. (2021) Jou…

We chat with Alex Krotulski about his work with CFSRE and NPS Discovery. You can find out more about these initiatives, and access the many resources they produce, at https://www.npsdiscovery.org/ Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicol…

Modern forensic toxicologists are able to detect tiny amounts of drugs in a sample. Is it possible we are now too sensitive? Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not nec…

We chat with Jenny Button, Deputy Director of Chiron, about the use of reference standards in forensic toxicology. Jenny's written a book chapter about all this - it's really good! Here's a link. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicolo…

Tim chats with Marthe Vandeputte about the current and potential uses of activity based assays in forensic toxicology. Links to a couple of Marthe's papers on the topic are below: Validation of activity-based screening for synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists in a large set of serum samples In vitro functional characterization of a panel of non-…

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology. Karoly, H. et al. Effects of high-potency cannabis on psychomotor performance in frequent cannabis users. (2020) Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, X:X, 1-9 Prado, E. et al. Metabolism of synthetic cathinones through the zebrafish water tank model: a promising tool for forensic toxicology…

We chat with Hilary Hamnett about the complex issue of cognitive bias in forensic toxicology. If you'd like to hear more from Hilary about cognitive bias, you can contact her at HHamnett@lincoln.ac.uk Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Tox…

How confident are you that your analytical methods won't miss a target analyte? In the first episode of season 4, we discuss the potential for false negative results in forensic toxicology. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists.…

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology. Costa, C. et al. Distinguishing between contact and administration of heroin from a single fingerprint using high resolution mass spectrometry. (2020) Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 44: 218-225 Kaufmann, A. et al. Partially overlapping sequential window acquisition of all theoretical m…

Tim chats with Alberto Salomone about workplace testing, hair analysis, and new psychoactive substances. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the…

Peter chats with Richard Bade about the advantages and challenges of wastewater analysis. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT…

Tim chats with Michelle Peace about her current research on vaping, and her experiences in the field of forensic toxicology. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not nec…

We channel our sports withdrawal into a toxicology related draft. Thanks to Michaela Kenneally and Stephen Trobbiani for participating in this episode. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts a…

The California Association of Toxicologists Spring meeting has been postponed due to COVID restrictions, but that won't stop us from chatting with some of the planned speakers! Thanks to Luke Rodda, Jarrad Wagner, Juliet Kinyua and Alan Wu for participating in this episode. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org T…

We talk about synthetic cannabinoids (or is that SCRAs?) with medicinal chemist Samuel Banister. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views o…

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology. Blanckaert, P. et al. Report on a novel emerging class of highly potent benzimidazole NPS opioids: Chemical and in vitro functional characterization of isotonitazene. (2020) Drug Testing and Analysis. 12: 422-430 Reinstadler, V. et al. A validated workflow for drug detection in oral fluid…