The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education

The #CFSRE Fran Diamond will be presenting in a #webinar on "How to Improve Seized Drug Analysis Workflows and Throughput with Fast, Specific Analysis by Direct Ionisation Mass Spectrometry. His talk starts May 5th at 12pm PDT and you can register HERE! https://www.labroots.com//v/forensic-sciences-2021/agenda Labroots, Inc.

Check out this new #podcast with the #CFSRE very own Alex Krotulski speaking to Narcotica co-host Christopher Moraff about everything from synthetic cannabinoids like 5F-APB to carfentanil to xylazine. https://narcocast.com/episode-55-street-sampling-synthetic/

Dr. Barry Logan from the #cfsre recently published a review on Levamisole. Check out the article on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Journal! https://journals.lww.com//Levamisole_a_Toxic_Adulterant_in

CALL FOR POSTERS!! Current Trends In Forensic Toxicology Symposium!! BECOME A PART OF THE SYMPOSIUM!! Do you have a poster that was submitted to a smaller, regional event? Would you like broader recognition for your work WITHOUT the need to stand beside it? Simply submit your poster AND 500-word abstract (including authors and affiliation) by submitting your poster to [email protected] to have it included in the online poster session!!

Live #Webinar tomorrow on "Reliable Quantification of THC in Chocolate and Identifying Fentanyl Analogs and Illicit Drugs using MassHunter", sponsored by Agilent Technologies! Don't miss out and get registered today!! https://www.cfsre.org//reliable-quantification-of-thc-in-/

2nd NIJ #research award won by the CFSRE This award will conduct real-time sample-mining and data-mining on authentic forensic casework samples for the discovery of new and emerging novel psychoactive substances (NPS). Results of this research will be disseminated through new drug monographs, quarterly trend reports, public health alerts, and fact sheets, with culmination as NPS toolkits for use by forensic practitioners. #innovation #award #cfsre #science #chemistry #Forensics #forensicscience

Research Scientists Tais Fiorentin and Alex Krotulski recently showcased the work our laboratory is doing with the Thermo Scientific Q Exactive Hybrid Quadrupole-Orbitrap Mass Spectrometer. Exciting projects in forensic toxicology and forensic chemistry! #toxicology #chemistry #Forensics #research #innovation #cfsre #science #laboratory #scientist

We are thrilled to announce the #CFSRE is the recipient of a National Institute of Justice award in the area of drug impaired driving The two year award will focus on comprehensive analysis for all Tier I and Tier II drugs as recommended by the National Safety Council in authentic DUID cases to assess contribution from emerging and under-tested drugs. #Forensics #grants #award #dui #research #innovation #emergingdrug #drunkdriving

Arcadia University Forensic Science Program first year graduate students, #classof2022, working during their instrumental analysis laboratory. You can get involved in this program too! Check it out here: https://www.forensicscienceeducation.org/forensic-graduate/ #forensics #forensicscience #chemistry #cfsre #graduatestudent #mastersdegree #laboratory

NMS Labs and CFSRE Director Barry Logan and NMS labs MJ Menendez will be presenting this morning at 9:15am ET at the NAME 2020 Annual Meeting! Barry Logan will then come back at 4pm ET to discuss Eutylone Intoxications. Get registered and expand you knowledge this Friday! https://www.thename.org/2020-annual-meeting

#throwbackthursday 2019 Chemistry Graduate students making CBD-THC Gummies in the lab!

The CFSRE is developing quarterly trend reports in relation to novel psychoactive substance (NPS) use in the United States, with a focus on four main classifications: benzodiazepines, opioids, stimulants and hallucinogens, and synthetic cannabinoids. The goal of this specific initiative is to provide near real-time information regarding NPS prevalence and positivity based on the analysis of authentic forensic casework samples. https://www.npsdiscovery.org/reports/trend-reports/

Happy Monday! Arcadia University Forensic Science Program Masters Students Josephine (JB) Buckley and Kemi Sowemimo have submitted abstracts to the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2021 to present on their Graduate Thesis Research working on the probabilistic genotyping software, MaSTR, in collaboration with SoftGenetics.

Meet Our Staff! Dr. Alex J. Krotulski serves as a Research Scientist III at CFSRE and oversees the collaborative efforts of NPS Discovery, our flagship program for the identification of new synthetic drugs and the dissemination of information surrounding their impact. Dr. Krotulski primarily works as a forensic toxicologist in his role but conducts work as a forensic chemist as well. Dr. Krotulski received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Analytical Chemistry from Temple Un...iversity following receipt of his Master of Science degree in Forensic Science from Arcadia University and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Loyola University New Orleans. In his short career, Dr. Krotulski has authored or co-authored more than 30 publications in the areas of forensic toxicology and forensic chemistry, in addition to more than 40 presentations across various areas of forensic science and analytical chemistry. Dr. Krotulski’s current research and casework focus heavily on aspects related to the detection and characterization of novel psychoactive substances (NPS), including studies that examine NPS positivity, trends, metabolism, and effects through intelligence, surveillance, monitoring, and response efforts. See more

Here is an inside glimpse of CFSRE Research Technician, Hiu Lam, as he prepares anticoagulant standards for limit of detection determination using GC/MS, as part research funded by the National Institute of Justice.

We are proud to support the Pennsylvania Drug Evaluation and Classification Program in the certification of their Drug Recognition Experts (DREs)! The #CFSRE is providing analytical confirmation of oral fluid samples collected during drug influence evaluations.

The EMCDDA just released a report on the impact of COVID-19 on international drug markets. On October 19th, CFSRE Executive Director Dr. Barry Logan will present on the "Interaction of the Opioid Epidemic w/the COVID-19 Pandemic during the virtual meeting of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), highlighting the dramatic increase in drug related death during the first months of COVID-19. https://www.thename.org/2020-annual-meeting https://www.emcdda.europa.eu//impact-covid-19-east-enp-cou

A new publication on the Next Generation of Synthetic Cannabinoids: Detection, Activity, and Potential Toxicity, put together by our very own Alex Krotulski and Barry Logan, just dropped today! https://www.npsdiscovery.org/resources/publications/