When:

MAY 12TH - MAY 16TH, 2025, FROM 8:45AM - 12PM ET EACH DAY, WITH AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS BEGINNING AT 1PM ET
 

Program Chairs: Dr. Lorna Nisbet (Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science), Dr. Robert Sears (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division), and Dr. Sabra Jones (U.S. Regional Toxicology Liaison, Northeast)

Welcome to the 2025 Current Trends in Forensic Toxicology Symposium,

The theme for this year's conference is “Innovating for a Smarter, Sustainable, and Efficient Future in Forensic Toxicology.” This year, we focus on the pressing need to embrace innovation that not only enhances our field's efficiency but also ensures a sustainable approach to forensic toxicology practices. This theme reflects the daily reality faced by many professionals: the challenge of delivering exceptional work while being asked to do more with fewer resources, all without compromising the quality and reliability of results.

Our agenda is built around addressing these challenges. We’ll begin by sharing information on what drugs are being detected in different parts of the world, offering critical insights into global drug trends. Day two will focus on leveraging AI, machine learning and other technologies to streamline workflows. Mid-week, we’ll dive into sustainable practices, exploring how laboratories can adopt eco-friendly methodologies while achieving cost savings—proving that environmental responsibility aligns perfectly with operational efficiency. On day four, we tackle the challenges of backlogs and turnaround times, discussing innovative solutions to improve productivity without sacrificing quality or resource efficiency. Finally, we conclude with a dedicated focus on toxicological interpretation, emphasizing not only the importance of delivering accurate and insightful results but also understanding the boundaries of what can and cannot be stated based on the data available.

PLEASE HELP SAVE YOUR SEAT!! There is no registration fee for this event! If you are able, we are requesting a voluntary donation of $10 USD per attendee that can be made by clicking by clicking the PayPal button below. Why? We pay a fee for every online “seat”. Due to its popularity, we have had to close registration for past events once the number of seats we could afford to purchase were filled. Our goal this year is NOT to shut down registration, but rather to provide a seat for everyone that would like one. A small donation from each attendee would allow this to happen. If you cannot donate, you are still very welcome to attend the event. Thank-you for your kind consideration and we hope you enjoy this year’s program.

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