Live Online Education

LIVE Workshop

When: March 3rd, 2026 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm ET

Ethics in forensic science governs the responsible application of scientific principles within the adversarial legal system, where determinations of guilt or innocence are made.

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LIVE Ten-Part Webinar Series

When: 

Wednesday, March 18th, 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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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