We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released every few months.Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released every few months. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/tiaft-bulletin.html?setlang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 53(2)

As forensic scientists, we're exposed to some pretty awful things during the course of our work. In this episode we talk with psychologist Samantha Schiro about her recent publication, "Occupational exposure to traumatic evidence and posttraumatic stress symptoms in forensic science professionals: Prevalence and patterns".Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

As forensic scientists, we're exposed to some pretty awful things during the course of our work. In this episode we talk with psychologist Samantha Schiro about her recent publication, "<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1556-4029.15292" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Occupational exposure to traumatic evidence and posttraumatic stress symptoms in forensic science professionals: Prevalence and patterns</a>". Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Forensic Workplace Trauma

Tim is joined by Helena Teixeira, from the National Institute of Legal Medicine in Coimbra, Portugal.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Tim is joined by Helena Teixeira, from the National Institute of Legal Medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Helena Teixeira

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming one of the key tools in all fields of science. In this episode we look at how it's being used in forensic toxicology, and how it might be used in the future.That NPS paper that Pete mentioned.Special thanks to Stephen Trobbiani for participating in this episode.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming one of the key tools in all fields of science. In this episode we look at how it's being used in forensic toxicology, and how it might be used in the future. That <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-021-00407-x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NPS paper</a> that Pete mentioned. Special thanks to Stephen Trobbiani for participating in this episode. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Toxpod vs The Machine

Did you know that TIAFT presidents have a synergistic effect? Recorded live at the TIAFT 60th Jubilee in London, this panel discussion hosted by Nikolas Lemos features a bunch of former TIAFT presidents giving their perspectives on a wide range of issues facing forensic toxicologists. Thanks to all for participating, and here's to the next 60 years! Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Did you know that TIAFT presidents have a synergistic effect? Recorded live at the TIAFT 60th Jubilee in London, this panel discussion hosted by Nikolas Lemos features a bunch of former TIAFT presidents giving their perspectives on a wide range of issues facing forensic toxicologists. Thanks to all for participating, and here's to the next 60 years! Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

TIAFT - Then and Now (live from London)

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that:Michael Evans-Brown, EMCDDAConor Crean, UNODCAlex Krotulski, CFSREThese updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episode we discuss an increasing trend of xylazine in fentanyl supplies, the recent scheduling of some NPS by the United Nations, and the emergence of semi-synthetic cannabinoids including HHC. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that: <ul><li>Michael Evans-Brown, <a href="https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/topics/nps_en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EMCDDA</a></li><li>Conor Crean, <a href="https://www.unodc.org/LSS/Home/NPS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNODC</a></li><li>Alex Krotulski, <a href="https://www.npsdiscovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CFSRE</a></li></ul>These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episode we discuss an increasing trend of xylazine in fentanyl supplies, the <a href="https://www.unodc.org/LSS/Announcement/Details/933ced30-d982-4ed6-9fef-dee8afaffe47#:~:text=Home-,March%202023%20%E2%80%93%20UNODC%3A%20Seven%20NPS%20%22scheduled%22%20at%20the,psychoactive%20substances%20under%20international%20control." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recent scheduling</a> of some NPS by the United Nations, and the emergence of <a href="https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/technical-reports/hhc-and-related-substances_en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">semi-synthetic cannabinoids</a> including HHC. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

NPS Update - April 2023

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter.Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Rebecca Hartman, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/tiaft-bulletin.html?setlang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 53(1)

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.Palm, E. et al.  Machine learning for absolute quantification of unidentified compounds in non-targeted LC/HRMS. (2022) Molecules, https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27031013.Bishop-Freeman, S. et al.  Melatonin supplementation in undetermined pediatric deaths. (2022) Journal of Analytical Toxicology,  https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkac033.Flament, E. et al. Determination of orellanine in human biological matrices using liquid chromatograph with high-resolution mass spectrometry detection: A validated method applied to suspected poisoning cases. (2023) Journal of Analytical Toxicology,  https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkac018Wang, Y. et al.  Operation of the anti-doping laboratory for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. (2022) Drug Testing and Analysis, DOI: 10.1002/dta.3384. Otsuka, M. et al.  Analysis of degradation products of Novichok agents in human urine by hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. (2022) Forensic Toxicology,  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-022-00656-4.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.<ol><li>Palm, E. et al.  Machine learning for absolute quantification of unidentified compounds in non-targeted LC/HRMS. (2022) Molecules, <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27031013" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27031013</a>.</li><li>Bishop-Freeman, S. et al.  Melatonin supplementation in undetermined pediatric deaths. (2022) Journal of Analytical Toxicology,  <a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkac033" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkac033</a>.</li><li>Flament, E. et al. Determination of orellanine in human biological matrices using liquid chromatograph with high-resolution mass spectrometry detection: A validated method applied to suspected poisoning cases. (2023) Journal of Analytical Toxicology,  <a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkac018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkac018</a></li><li>Wang, Y. et al.  Operation of the anti-doping laboratory for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. (2022) Drug Testing and Analysis, DOI: 10.1002/dta.3384. </li><li>Otsuka, M. et al.  Analysis of degradation products of Novichok agents in human urine by hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. (2022) Forensic Toxicology,  <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-022-00656-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-022-00656-4</a>.</li></ol><h1> </h1>Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

5 in 30 (Mushrooms, chemical warfare, and machine learning)

TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 52(4)

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that:Michael Evans-Brown, EMCDDAConor Crean, UNODCAlex Krotulski, CFSREThese updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episode we discuss the recently released UNODC report on Current NPS Threats, as well as benzodiazepine trends and the importance of Drug Checking programs. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that:<ul><li>Michael Evans-Brown, <a href="https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/topics/nps_en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EMCDDA</a></li><li>Conor Crean, <a href="https://www.unodc.org/LSS/Home/NPS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNODC</a></li><li>Alex Krotulski, <a href="https://www.npsdiscovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CFSRE</a></li></ul>These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episode we discuss the recently released <a href="https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/scientists/current-nps-threats.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNODC report on Current NPS Threats</a>, as well as benzodiazepine trends and the importance of Drug Checking programs. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

NPS Update - October 2022

Forensic Toxicology: It's a matter of half-life and death

At the TIAFT2022 conference in Versailles, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists:Michael Scholz (Switzerland), Brigitte Desharnais (Canada), Svante Vikingsson (USA), and Jean-Claude Alvarez (France).Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

At the TIAFT2022 conference in Versailles, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists: Michael Scholz (Switzerland), Brigitte Desharnais (Canada), Svante Vikingsson (USA), and Jean-Claude Alvarez (France). Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

On the Spot at TIAFT2022

TIAFT meetings are back! Peter is joined on stage in Versailles by Sarah Wille (Belgium), Rebecca Hartman (USA) and Jennifer Schumann (Australia) to discuss what's hot and what's not in the field of toxicology. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

TIAFT meetings are back! Peter is joined on stage in Versailles by Sarah Wille (Belgium), Rebecca Hartman (USA) and Jennifer Schumann (Australia) to discuss what's hot and what's not in the field of toxicology. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

A Royal Meeting (Live at TIAFT2022)

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.Huen-Yin Tang M, et al.  Ropinirole metabolite mimics a new psychoactive substance (4-HO-MET) in LC-MS/MS. (2022) Forensic Science International, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.111151.Shang, Q. et al.  Multi-extraction system with identical supported semi-liquid membrane: Enhanced stability for coextraction of acidic and basic drugs. (2022) Talanta,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123485.Khan, T.  Kamini, a little recognised source of illicit opioid: A case series of 12 patients. (2022) Drug and Alcohol Review,  DOI: 10.1111/dar.13475. Trigg, S.  The alprazolam analogue 4’-chloro deschloroalprazolam identified in seized capsules. (2022) Drug Testing and Analysis, DOI: 10.1002/dta.3325. Brooks-Lim, E.  Fatal ingestion of Taxus baccata: English yew. (2022) Journal of Forensic Sciences,  DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14941.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.<ol><li>Huen-Yin Tang M, et al.  Ropinirole metabolite mimics a new psychoactive substance (4-HO-MET) in LC-MS/MS. (2022) Forensic Science International, <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.111151" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.111151</a>.</li><li>Shang, Q. et al.  Multi-extraction system with identical supported semi-liquid membrane: Enhanced stability for coextraction of acidic and basic drugs. (2022) Talanta,  <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123485" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123485</a>.</li><li>Khan, T.  Kamini, a little recognised source of illicit opioid: A case series of 12 patients. (2022) Drug and Alcohol Review,  DOI: 10.1111/dar.13475. </li><li>Trigg, S.  The alprazolam analogue 4’-chloro deschloroalprazolam identified in seized capsules. (2022) Drug Testing and Analysis, DOI: 10.1002/dta.3325. </li><li>Brooks-Lim, E.  Fatal ingestion of Taxus baccata: English yew. (2022) Journal of Forensic Sciences,  DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14941.</li></ol><h1> </h1>Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

5 in 30 (Semi-liquid membranes, Kamini balls and mythical creatures)

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter.Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Sarah Wille, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter. Special thanks to Jennifer Schumann and Sarah Wille, editors of the TIAFT Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/tiaft-bulletin.html?setlang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 52(2)

Tim chats with Jose Luiz da Costa, Professor of Toxicology at the University of Campinas in Brazil, about his work with NPS and advancements in 'Green Analytical Toxicology'.Here's a link to his paper on Green Analytical ToxicologyContact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Tim chats with Jose Luiz da Costa, Professor of Toxicology at the University of Campinas in Brazil, about his work with NPS and advancements in 'Green Analytical Toxicology'. Here's a link to his paper on <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jat/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jat/bkac005/6505017?redirectedFrom=fulltext" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Analytical Toxicology</a> Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Green Analytical Toxicology with Jose Luiz da Costa

At the FACTA2022 conference, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists: Dimitri Gerostamoulos, Naren Gunja, and Susan Britza.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

At the FACTA2022 conference, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists: Dimitri Gerostamoulos, Naren Gunja, and Susan Britza. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Hydroxymoron & Herbal toxicity - On the Spot at FACTA2022

We continue with another episode recorded live at FACTA2022 in Brisbane, Australia. It's a panel discussion on medicinal cannabis featuring Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos, Professor Olaf Drummer, Professor Thomas Kraemer, and Dr Samuel Banister. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

We continue with another episode recorded live at FACTA2022 in Brisbane, Australia. It's a panel discussion on medicinal cannabis featuring Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos, Professor Olaf Drummer, Professor Thomas Kraemer, and Dr Samuel Banister. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Medicinal Cannabis (live at FACTA2022)

We finally attend a real life conference again, and turn the conference theme, "Fresh approaches to old problems" , on its head! Recorded live at FACTA2022 in Brisbane, Australia.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

We finally attend a real life conference again, and turn the conference theme, "Fresh approaches to old problems" , on its head! Recorded live at FACTA2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Old Approaches to Fresh Problems (live at FACTA2022)

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that:Michael Evans-Brown, EMCDDAConor Crean, UNODCAlex Krotulski, CFSREThese updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episode we discuss cathinones, the recent contamination of synthetic cannabinoids with brodifacoum, and the future of psychedelics. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that:<ul><li>Michael Evans-Brown, <a href="https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/topics/nps_en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EMCDDA</a></li><li>Conor Crean, <a href="https://www.unodc.org/LSS/Home/NPS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNODC</a></li><li>Alex Krotulski, <a href="https://www.npsdiscovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CFSRE</a></li></ul>These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms. In this episode we discuss cathinones, the recent contamination of synthetic cannabinoids with brodifacoum, and the future of psychedelics. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

NPS Update - April 2022

TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 52(1)

The Toxpod

In this episode, we dive into the techniques, practices, and guidelines used in forensic toxicology for drug identification. Do we have the balance right?Some of the available identification guidelines:World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)European Workplace Drug Testing Society (EWDTS)Organisation of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC)Gesellschaft für Toxikologische und Forensische Chemie (GTFCh)That article Pete mentioned on amphetamine isomers:Brown, D. H., et al. (2016). "Beta-methylphenylethylamines: common fragmentation pathways with amphetamines in electrospray ionization collision-induced dissociation." Drug Test Anal 8(3-4): 344-350.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

In this episode, we dive into the techniques, practices, and guidelines used in forensic toxicology for drug identification. Do we have the balance right? Some of the available identification guidelines: <a href="https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/WADA_TD2010IDCRv1.0_Identification%20Criteria%20for%20Qualitative%20Assays_May%2008%202010_EN.doc.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Anti-Doping Agency</a> (WADA) <a href="http://www.ewdts.org/data/uploads/documents/ewdts-urine-guideline-2015-11-01-v2.0.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">European Workplace Drug Testing Society</a> (EWDTS) <a href="https://www.nist.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2019/04/22/chsac_-_tox_-_identification_in_forensic_toxicology_-_for_asb_and_website_1.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Organisation of Scientific Area Committees</a> (OSAC) <a href="https://www.gtfch.org/cms/images/stories/files/Guidelines-for-quality-control-in-forensic-toxicological-analyses-GTFCh-20090601-20180125.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gesellschaft für Toxikologische und Forensische Chemie</a> (GTFCh) That article Pete mentioned on amphetamine isomers: Brown, D. H., et al. (2016). "Beta-methylphenylethylamines: common fragmentation pathways with amphetamines in electrospray ionization collision-induced dissociation." Drug Test Anal 8(3-4): 344-350. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

When is a Drug Not a Drug?

TIAFT President Marc LeBeau joins The Toxpod for a special episode recorded live at the FACTA conference in Adelaide. We discuss some of the emerging risks in the field of toxicology.Find out more about FACTA at www.facta.org.auYou can read the available OSAC toxicology guidelines hereContact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

TIAFT President Marc LeBeau joins The Toxpod for a special episode recorded live at the FACTA conference in Adelaide. We discuss some of the emerging risks in the field of toxicology. Find out more about FACTA at <a href="http://www.facta.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facta.org.au</a> You can read the <a href="https://www.nist.gov/topics/forensic-science/toxicology-subcommittee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available OSAC toxicology guidelines here</a> Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Emerging Risks in Toxicology (live at FACTA2019)

The world of scientific publishing is a mysterious place - even to many who publish regularly! How does reviewing work? What are predatory journals? Why should scientists write?We are joined by Professor Roger Byard (forensic pathologist, prolific writer, and editor-in-chief of Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology) as we peek behind the curtain of the publishing world. Roger's editorial - The forensic implications of predatory publishingABC Radio podcast on predatory publishingContact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

The world of scientific publishing is a mysterious place - even to many who publish regularly! How does reviewing work? What are predatory journals? Why should scientists write? We are joined by Professor Roger Byard (forensic pathologist, prolific writer, and editor-in-chief of Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology) as we peek behind the curtain of the publishing world. <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12024-016-9771-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roger's editorial - The forensic implications of predatory publishing</a> <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/sciencefriction/predatory-publishers-sucking-the-blood-of-science/11078900" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC Radio podcast on predatory publishing</a> Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Publish or Perish (or both!)

The California Association of Toxicologists Spring meeting has been postponed due to COVID restrictions, but that won't stop us from chatting with some of the planned speakers! Thanks to Luke Rodda, Jarrad Wagner, Juliet Kinyua and Alan Wu for participating in this episode.Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

The California Association of Toxicologists Spring meeting has been postponed due to COVID restrictions, but that won't stop us from chatting with some of the planned speakers! Thanks to Luke Rodda, Jarrad Wagner, Juliet Kinyua and Alan Wu for participating in this episode. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

CAT conference 2020

Dimitri Gerostamoulos

We are joined by Dimitri Gerostamoulos, Head of Forensic Science and Chief Toxicologist at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

We are joined by Dimitri Gerostamoulos, Head of Forensic Science and Chief Toxicologist at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

In this episode, we look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.Oiestad, E. et al. Interpreting oral fluid drug results in prisoners: monitoring current drug intake and detection times for drugs self-administered prior to detention. (2019) Forensic Toxicology. 37 (1):59-74Erne, R. et al. Hair Analysis: Contamination versus incorporation from the circulatory system - Investigations on single hair samples using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. (2019) Analytical Chemistry. 91 (6): 4132-4139Eckberg, M et al. Separation and identification of isomeric and structurally related synthetic cannabinoids using 2D liquid chromatography and high resolution mass spectrometry. (2019) Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 43 (3): 170-178Ivanov, I.D. et al. A case of 5F-ADB/FUB-AMB abuse: drug-induced or drug-related death? (2019) Forensic Science International. 297: 372-377Caspar A.T. et al. Blood plasma level determination using an automated LC-MSn screening system and electronically stored calibrations exemplified for 22 drugs and two active metabolites often requested in emergency toxicology.(2019) Drug Testing and Analysis. 11 (1): 102-111Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

In this episode, we look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.<ol><li>Oiestad, E. et al. Interpreting oral fluid drug results in prisoners: monitoring current drug intake and detection times for drugs self-administered prior to detention. (2019) Forensic Toxicology. 37 (1):59-74</li><li>Erne, R. et al. Hair Analysis: Contamination versus incorporation from the circulatory system - Investigations on single hair samples using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. (2019) Analytical Chemistry. 91 (6): 4132-4139</li><li>Eckberg, M et al. Separation and identification of isomeric and structurally related synthetic cannabinoids using 2D liquid chromatography and high resolution mass spectrometry. (2019) Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 43 (3): 170-178</li><li>Ivanov, I.D. et al. A case of 5F-ADB/FUB-AMB abuse: drug-induced or drug-related death? (2019) Forensic Science International. 297: 372-377</li><li>Caspar A.T. et al. Blood plasma level determination using an automated LC-MSn screening system and electronically stored calibrations exemplified for 22 drugs and two active metabolites often requested in emergency toxicology.(2019) Drug Testing and Analysis. 11 (1): 102-111</li></ol> Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

5 in 30 (oral fluid, 2D LC, and automated calibration)

Samuel Banister

We talk about synthetic cannabinoids (or is that SCRAs?) with medicinal chemist Samuel Banister. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

We talk about synthetic cannabinoids (or is that SCRAs?) with medicinal chemist Samuel Banister. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Synthetic Cannabinoids with Samuel Banister

In our last episode of the season, we look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.Steuer, A. et al. Identification of new urinary gamma-hydroxybutyric acid markers applying untargeted metabolomics analysis following placebo-controlled administration to humans. (2019) Drug Testing and Analysis. 11 (6):813-823Souza, R. et al. Validation of an analytical method for the determination of the main ayahuasca active compounds and application to real ayahuasca samples from Brazil. (2019) Journal of Chromatography B. 1124: 197-203 Snamina, M. et al. Postmortem analysis of human bone marrow aspirate - Quantitative determination of SSRI and SNRI drugs. (2019) Talanta. 204:607-612Fabresse, N. et al. Development of a sensitive untargeted liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry screening devoted to hair analysis through a shared MS2 spectra database: A step toward early detection of new psychoactive substances. (2019) Drug Testing and Analysis. 11 (5):697-708Sitasuwan, P. et al. Comparison of purified beta-glucuronidases in patient urine samples indicates a lack of correlation between enzyme activity and drugs of abuse metabolite hydrolysis efficiencies leading to potential false negatives.(2019) Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 43 (3):221-227Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

In our last episode of the season, we look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.<ol><li>Steuer, A. et al. Identification of new urinary gamma-hydroxybutyric acid markers applying untargeted metabolomics analysis following placebo-controlled administration to humans. (2019) Drug Testing and Analysis. 11 (6):813-823</li><li>Souza, R. et al. Validation of an analytical method for the determination of the main ayahuasca active compounds and application to real ayahuasca samples from Brazil. (2019) Journal of Chromatography B. 1124: 197-203</li><li> Snamina, M. et al. Postmortem analysis of human bone marrow aspirate - Quantitative determination of SSRI and SNRI drugs. (2019) Talanta. 204:607-612</li><li>Fabresse, N. et al. Development of a sensitive untargeted liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry screening devoted to hair analysis through a shared MS2 spectra database: A step toward early detection of new psychoactive substances. (2019) Drug Testing and Analysis. 11 (5):697-708</li><li>Sitasuwan, P. et al. Comparison of purified beta-glucuronidases in patient urine samples indicates a lack of correlation between enzyme activity and drugs of abuse metabolite hydrolysis efficiencies leading to potential false negatives.(2019) Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 43 (3):221-227</li></ol> Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

5 in 30 (Ayahuasca, metabolomics and bone marrow)

Peter gets up close and personal with some delegates at the FACTA conference in Adelaide. Find out more about FACTA at www.facta.org.auContact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

Peter gets up close and personal with some delegates at the FACTA conference in Adelaide. Find out more about FACTA at <a href="http://www.facta.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facta.org.au</a> Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

On the Spot at FACTA2019

During his recent trip to the TIAFT2019 conference in Birmingham, England, Peter caught up with a few toxicologists to discuss some of their recent work.Barry Logan's group has published their findings on kratomJoin the HighResNPS communityContact us at toxpod@tiaft.orgFind out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.orgThe Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

During his recent trip to the TIAFT2019 conference in Birmingham, England, Peter caught up with a few toxicologists to discuss some of their recent work. Barry Logan's group has published their findings on <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jat/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jat/bkz064/5550863" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kratom</a> Join the <a href="http://www.highresnps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HighResNPS</a> community Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at <a href="http://www.tiaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiaft.org</a> The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT.

On the Spot at TIAFT2019

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