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NIJ (National Institute of Justice) -Innovations and Trends in Forensic Examination of Seized Drugs and Forensic Toxicology
Thursday, March 11, 2021: 8:30 AM - 11:40 AM
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Forensic toxicology and seized drugs analyses are a cornerstone of current day criminal investigations, and forensic scientists continue to search for new ways to identify current and emerging drugs. This symposium presents NIJ-funded researchers developing and applying advanced techniques to problems of forensic and investigative interest involving these challenging samples.
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Presentations:
- Session Number: S11-01
- Thursday, March 11, 8:30 AM - 9:05 AM
The synthetic opioid fentanyl and its structural analogs have become the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Aptamers are single-stranded DNA/RNA molecules that bind to specific target molecules with high affinity. Aptamers have several advantageous properties for biosensing, such as high chemical stability, ease of synthesis,...
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- Session Number: S11-02
- Thursday, March 11, 9:05 AM - 9:40 AM
While modern ECIGS were invented as an effective alternate method for nicotine delivery, the unregulated cannabis industry adopted them for their culture acceptability and concealability. E-liquids are comprised of humectants, pharmacologically active compounds, flavorants, volatiles, preservative chemicals, and enhancements, most of which are generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for oral...
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- Session Number: S11-03
- Thursday, March 11, 9:40 AM - 10:15 AM
The National Institute of Justice 2019 Report to Congress: Needs Assessment of Forensic Laboratories and Medical Examiner/Coroner Offices, cited some of the greatest challenges to emerge in recent years as consequences of the “legalization and decriminalization of marijuana.” The report indicated that the issue requires the “implementation of new testing...
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- Session Number: S11-04
- Thursday, March 11, 10:30 AM - 11:05 AM
Fentanyl is a Schedule II synthetic opioid used as a painkiller and known for its euphoric properties. Although it has medical benefits, it also exhibits high potential for abuse. In fact, from 2016 to 2017 there was a 65% increase in fentanyl reports submitted to the National Forensic Laboratory Information...
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- Session Number: S11-05
- Thursday, March 11, 11:05 AM - 11:40 AM
Our group specializes in thermodynamic measurements that provide a fundamental understanding of phenomena related to forensic science. In this talk, we will focus on two recently developed measurement methods. The first is a method for the rapid collection of vapor samples, while controlling the sample temperature, pressure, and composition. We...
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