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Forensic Toxicology: It's a matter of half-life and death A deep dive into the fascinating world of forensic toxicology, supported by The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    5 in 30 (Cannabinoids in breastmilk, Drugs in fabric, Etylene glycol, Machine learning and more)

    We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology. 1.      Helander A, Andersson A, Villén T. Origin and Interpretation of Low Methamphetamine Levels Found in Amphetamine-Positive Urine Samples: Support for Methylation of Amphetamine as a Minor Metabolic Pathway. Drug Test Anal. 2025;17(11):2276-2282. doi:10.1002/dta.3940 2.      Labay LM, Midthun KM, Kacinko SL, Papsun DM. Drug identification in biologicals on clothing, bedding, and other materials. J Anal Toxicol. 2025;49(8):603-608. doi:10.1093/jat/bkaf057 3.      Ogawa S, Shiraki R, Wakigawa K, et al. Quantitative analysis of ethylene glycol in human serum by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with p-toluenesulfonyl isocyanate derivatization. Forensic Toxicol. 2026;44(1):37-46. doi:10.1007/s11419-025-00729-0 4.      Ballotari M, Truver MT, Sojin NA, et al. Analysis of cannabinoids and semi-synthetic cannabinoids in authentic breastmilk samples by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. J Anal Toxicol. 2025;49(8):559-566. doi:10.1093/jat/bkaf047 5.      Grafinger KE, Weinmann W, Pasin D, et al. Machine learning in forensic toxicology: Concepts, applications and challenges in bioanalysis, ADME, and toxicodynamics. Forensic Sci Int. Published online February 9, 2026. doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2026.112883 Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Get free open access journal articles at https://forensiclibrary.org/home You can send us a text message using this link!

    41 min

  2. 18 JAN

    TIAFT Bulletin Episode 55(3)

    Sam is joined by fellow Bulletin editors Rebecca and Luke for a rundown of the latest Bulletin. For more information on the Bulletin, head to the TIAFT website or email bulletin@tiaft.org  Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org    Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org 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. You can send us a text message using this link!

    15 min

  3. 5 JAN

    NPS Update - December 2025

    Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of international experts to help us do just that: Michael Evans-Brown, EUDAJared Brown, UNODC Alex Krotulski, CFSREHosted by TIAFT NPS Committee chair, Svante Vikingsson. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org The Toxpod is a production of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TIAFT. Episode production by Sam Joubert. You can send us a text message using this link! You can send us a text message using this link!

    40 min

  4. 09/12/2025

    On the Spot at TIAFT2025 - Part 2

    Part 2 of On the Spot at TIAFT 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org 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. You can send us a text message using this link!

    36 min

  5. 03/12/2025

    On the Spot at TIAFT2025 - Part 1

    At the TIAFT2025 conference in Auckland, New Zealand, Peter and Sam caught up with a few fellow toxicologists to talk about their work. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org 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. You can send us a text message using this link!

    42 min

  6. 27/11/2025

    Live at TIAFT2025 - AI in forensic toxicology TIAFT Task Force 1 Report

    The AI Task force  is the first of the President and Board’s Taskforces to tackle emerging issues in toxicology. TTF1 members are TIAFT members who had an active history and with a keen interest in the application of this technology in their work.   The AI Task Force: Marie Mardal (Denmark)  Stephen Trobbiani (Australia)  Nieves Manuela Barbo (Philippines)  Aaron Shapiro (Canada)  Tyler Devincenzi (United States  Sam and Peter facilited the presentation of the TTF1 report live at TIAFT 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand in Novemeber 2025 The TTF1 report can be found in the TIAFT Members section under Resources. Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org 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. You can send us a text message using this link!

    31 min

  7. 01/11/2025

    Clinical vs Forensic toxicology

    Tim, Sam and Peter explore the differences and the similarities between life and work in the Forensic and Clinical branches of Toxicology and the opportunities collaboration can bring.  And sadly TIm bids farewell to the Toxpod as he explores new opportunities. Thank you Tim for coming up with the idea of the Toxpod and all the hard work you've done! You will be missed! Contact us at toxpod@tiaft.org Find out more about TIAFT at www.tiaft.org 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. You can send us a text message using this link!

    39 min

  8. 21/10/2025

    Auckland TIAFT 2025 Meeting Preview!

    Sam and Peter are joined by Jenn Schumann and Matt Hosking from the TIAFT Auckland  Organising Committee to whet your appetite for what promises to be another great TIAFT meeting. Come have a listen! Don’t forget to come and see the Toxpod hosted TIAFT Taskforce on AI presentation at Tuesday Lunchtime in Auckland!  Its not too late to register! Meeting dates:  Sunday 23 November to Thursday 28th November Meeting website: https://tiaft2025.com/ The views of the hosts are their own and not their employers or TIAFT's You can send us a text message using this link!

    16 min
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Forensic Toxicology: It's a matter of half-life and death A deep dive into the fascinating world of forensic toxicology, supported by The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)

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    The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
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    Explicit
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