Live Online Education
LIVE Ten-Part Webinar Series
When:
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm ET - Archival On-Demand
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm ET
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm ET
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm ET
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm ET
The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Network of Public Health Institute (NNPHI), and the Public Health Institute (PHI), is pleased to announce a new series focusing attention on drug-caused and drug-related deaths in the United States.
Drug caused and related deaths remain among the most scientifically and operationally complex case types encountered in medicolegal and forensic practice. As the drug landscape continues to evolve, professionals across investigation, toxicology, and forensic pathology face increasing challenges in recognizing, interpreting, and certifying drug involvement in death. This 10-part webinar series brings together Medicolegal Death Investigators, forensic toxicologists, forensic pathologists, and medical examiners for a practical, case-informed exploration of the issues shaping drug death investigation today. Participants may earn FREE CME and CE credits, providing valuable continuing education at no cost.
LIVE Online Forensic Symposium
When:
May 4th - May 8th, 2026 from 8:45am to 12pm ET each day, with Afternoon Workshops Beginning at 1pm ET.
Program Chairs: Dr. Robert Sears (South Caroline Law Enforcement Division), Dr. Geraldine Dowling (Atlantic Technological University), Dr. Sabra Jones (U.S. Regional Toxicology Liaison, Northeast), and Dr. Lorna Nisbet (Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science)
Welcome to the 2026 Current Trends in Forensic Toxicology Symposium,
The theme for this year's conference is “Forensic Toxicology – It’s a Small World Afterall.” This year, we focus on how interconnected we are as practitioners in the field of Forensic Toxicology. This theme reflects the impact of open borders, the internet, and access to information 24/7.
LIVE Webinar Series
WHEN:
Dr. John Butler - Thursday, May 14th, 2026 from 12pm - 1:30pm ET
Dr. Susan Walsh - Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 from 1pm - 2:30pm ET
Dr. Walther Parson - Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 from 1pm - 2:30pm ET
Dr. Turi King - TBD
Dr. Ed Green - TBD
CeCe Moore - TBD
We are thrilled to bring you, Forensic DNA Dialogues: Conversations with Leaders in Forensic Genetics, a live webinar series that will feature in-depth conversations with internationally recognized leaders who have shaped the development and application of forensic DNA technologies. The invited guests represent some of the most influential scientists working in forensic genetics today. Through exclusive interviews hosted by Charla Marshall, participants will gain rare insight into the thinking and experiences of these pioneers and have the opportunity to pose their own questions during live Q&A sessions.
HYBRID
When: September 14th - September 17th, 2026
Drug toxicity remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, demanding strong collaboration between forensic pathologists and toxicologists to accurately determine cause and manner of death. From Scene to Certification: Bridging Forensic Pathology and Toxicology is a premier annual hybrid training led by Dr. Barry Logan, PhD, F-ABFT, and the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE). This flagship program unites both disciplines in an in-depth exploration of drug-related death investigation — from scene assessment and autopsy to toxicology interpretation and death certification.
HYBRID
When: October 5th - October 9th, 2026
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Robert F. Borkenstein Course on The Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior, taking place October 5th –9th, 2026. This year’s course will once again be offered as a truly HYBRID experience, with participants joining us either in person at the Fluno Center at UW–Madison or virtually from anywhere in the world. No matter how you attend, you’ll be fully connected to the classroom, the faculty, and the conversations that make this course the most trusted training of its kind.
On-Demand Workshop
This course is being conducted in our On-Demand format, giving the attendee the ability to view and complete the content when it is convenient for their schedule.
Forensic ethics encompass the guidelines that employ foundational decision-making within the forensic laboratory. These principles are established and upheld through codes of conduct by recognized professional bodies.
