Live Online Forensic Symposium
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.
This year’s symposium promises to be our most ambitious and comprehensive event yet, featuring more speakers than ever before to deliver a truly well-rounded program. We have worked hard to ensure that there is something for everyone—whether you’re a bench scientist navigating the intricacies of daily analyses or a laboratory director tackling strategic decisions.
We can’t wait to share the insights and expertise of these incredible speakers with you, and we hope to see as many of you there as possible!
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE PROGRAM CHAIRS
The event is free of charge! The Current Trends in Forensic Toxicology course content has been reviewed by the ABFT and ABC and determined to be acceptable for submission to the ABFT and ABC for continuing education credit.
