for Forensic Pathology Fellows and Toxicologists - HYBRID 2025
Drug toxicity is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Comprehensive death investigations of suspected drug-involved deaths include comprehensive scene investigation, a forensic autopsy and forensic toxicology testing. Information from the scene and history allows the forensic pathologist to ensure that the correct samples are collected at autopsy and the appropriate testing panels are selected for testing. Evidence collected at autopsy may indicate the involvement of drugs or other toxic substances not indicated from the scene. Once the test results are available, forensic pathologists and toxicologists work together to interpret the toxicology findings in the context of the case and help ensure that the presence of drugs is given the appropriate weight in the pathologist’s certification of the death.This course has been designed to provide an overview of the investigation of suspected drug caused and related deaths, the best practices for the pathologist and toxicologist to work together, best practices in toxicological testing, and the interpretation of the results.
The course is led by Dr. Barry Logan, ABFT and an entire team of highly experienced faculty of seasoned medicolegal death investigators, forensic pathologists, and toxicologists. This year’s agenda will include top-tier presenters from around the globe. The participants will learn in an interactive setting as leading professionals explain cutting-edge forensic pharmacology and toxicology, take an in-depth look at current drug trends and emerging drugs linked to fatalities in 2025, and enjoy access, open discussion, and camaraderie with experts and with young professionals who will become life-long friends and colleague.
Joining the faculty this year is Dr. Greg Davis, Chief Medical Examiner at University of Alabama at Birmingham and Dr. Andy Baker, Chief Medical Examiner of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Dr. Davis graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and trained in pathology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, followed by a fellowship in forensic pathology at the San Diego County Medical Examiner Office in San Diego, CA. He then joined the faculty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he currently serves as a Professor and as Director of the Forensic Division of the Department of Pathology.
Dr. Andrew Baker is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He completed his residency in pathology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and completed a year of specialized training in forensic pathology in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology, with subspecialty certification in forensic pathology. He is a fellow of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and serves on the CAP Forensic Pathology Committee. These two leading experts will bring fresh insights and knowledge to the course, elevating the learning experience with their unique perspectives and expertise.
The course features sections on involvement in drug related deaths of opioids, CNS depressants, stimulants, antidepressants and antipsychotics, novel psychoactive substances including hallucinogens, opioids and cannabinoids, anticonvulsants, alcohol and ketoacidosis, and other topics. Each session in structured to review the basics of the pharmacology, adverse effects, and guidance to interpretation of drug concentrations, and concludes with the perspectives of leading forensic pathologists. The program also includes an in-depth consideration of postmortem redistribution, and other factors that affect interpretation.
This year's event will be held at the brand new, state-of-the-art, CFSRE laboratory in Horsham, PA, right outside of Philadelphia. If, however, you are unable to personally join, the Postmortem Interpretive Toxicology Course is also offered through state of the art, hybrid technology. The HYBRID, Online Version will feature a live, simultaneous broadcast of the presentations from the podium at CFSRE, with the opportunity for virtual interaction with on-site attendees and faculty through a Q&A window and chat feature. This mode is best suited to participants who are unable to travel to in-person meetings or attendees over the allowable capacity of the conference room.
CFSRE offers this course only one time per year, and it is a unique training opportunity for forensic pathology fellows to meet the AGCME and NAME requirements in toxicology for their fellowship, and to become well-versed in the lessons of toxicology and toxicological interpretation as related to cause and manner that is not taught in medical school. The 2025 Postmortem Toxicology Training, with its world-leading experts and expertise, should not be missed! We look forward to your registration and attendance.
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Dates: Monday, September 8th, 2025 from 8:00am - 5:00pm ET Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 from 8:00am - 5:00pm ET Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 from 8:00am - 5:00pm ET Thursday, September 11th, 2025 from 8:00am - 5:00pm ET Friday, September 12th, 2025 from 8:00am - 12:00pm ET Registration: $1800 per person *All presentations must be attended to receive credit |
