The Toxpod
By: The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)
Language: en-us
Categories: Science, Chemistry, Life, Health, Fitness, Medicine
Forensic Toxicology: It's a matter of half-life and deathA deep dive into the fascinating world of forensic toxicology, supported by The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)
Episodes
Auckland TIAFT 2025 Meeting Preview!
Oct 21, 2025Sam 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/
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Duration: 00:15:535 in 30 (Reunion Island psychotropic cocktail, GHB: Doctors vs Toxicologists, New-fangled fragmentation and more)
Jul 01, 2025We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.
Dietzen, Dennis J., and Connor J. Blair. "Precision Chemotherapy: Optimizing Calibration for Rapid Determination of Blood Methotrexate by Tandem Mass Spectrometry±Liquid Chromatography." Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 39.14 (2025): e10053.Skjelland, D., Jørgenrud, B. M., Gundersen, K., Bjørnaas, M. A., Brekke, M., Dalaker, V. M., ... & Vallersnes, O. M. (2025). Gamma-hydroxybutyrate poisoning: clinical diagnosis versus laboratory findings. Clinical Toxicology, 63(4), 253-260.Guyon, J., Maillot, A., Bastard, S., Weisse, F., Daveluy, A., & Mété, D. (2025). Psychoactive cocktail consumption on Reunion Island: A case report. Journal of Analytical Toxicology, bkaf009Hella... Duration: 00:33:16Quick note from the Toxpod- win a mug!
Jun 10, 2025Listen to the latest NPS update, email us the name of the 1000th drug detected by the EUDA and the 25th correct response will win a special edition Toxpod mug.
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Duration: 00:00:38NPS Update - June 2025
Jun 07, 2025WIN A TOXPOD MUG!
Listen to the episode and email Toxpod@tiaft.org the name of the EUDA's 1000th drug and we'll send one lucky listener a coveted Toxpod mug!
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.
This episode features:
TIAFT Bulletin Episode 55(1)
May 12, 2025Peter is joined by Bulletin editors Rebecca, Samantha and Luke for a rundown of the latest Bulletin.
For more information on the Bulletin, including how to submit content, click here.
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Duration: 00:16:255 in 30 (Cognitive bias, more metabolics, electromembranes and fentalogs)
Dec 17, 2024We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.
Ning He, et al. Contextual bias in forensic toxicology decisions: A follow-up empirical study from China. (2024) Journal of Forensic Sciences, doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15520.Kesmen, E. et al. Bioinformatics-driven untargeted metabolomic profiling for clinical screening of methamphetamine abuse. (2024) Forensic Toxicology, doi: 10.1007/s11419-024-00703-2.Schuller, M. et al. Electromembrane extraction of drugs of abuse and prescription drugs from micropulverized hair. (2024) Journal of Analytical Toxicology, doi: 10.1093/jat/bkae051.Schackmuth, M. et al. Identification of fentanyl analogs and potential biomarkers in urine using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) a... Duration: 00:43:44Off the Spot -TIAFT St Gallen Part 2
Nov 18, 2024In the final part of the St Gallen Special, The Toxpod speaks with TIAFT President Simon Elliott, Young Scientist Best Paper Award winner Liam Ward and host of TIAFT 2025, Matt Hosking.
Liam Ward's paper can be found here:
Ward, Liam J. et al.Postmortem metabolomics as a high-throughput cause-of-death screening tool for human death investigations, iScience, Volume 27, Issue 5, 109794
All the info you need for going to TIAFT in 2025 (23-27 November 2025) can be found at www.tiaft2025.com
You can send us a text message using this link! Duration: 00:32:43
Off the Spot -TIAFT St Gallen Part 1
Nov 08, 2024Neither Tim or I could make it to the The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists meeting in St Gallen to get “On The Spot” interviews with delegates this year, so we asked TIAFT past President Dimitri Gerostamoulos to give us a rundown of how the meeting went. Also we have Michael Scholz, who won the Young Scientist’s best oral presentation award. Hope you enjoy part 1!
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Duration: 00:27:39NPS Update - October 2024
Oct 23, 2024Keeping 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, EUDAConor Crean, UNODCAlex Krotulski, CFSREAnd now hosted by TIAFT NPS Committee chair, Svante Vikingsson!
These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms.
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TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 54(2)
Aug 30, 2024We'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.
Geraldine's new podcast is called The Analytical Zen Podcast (buzzsprout.com), give it a go!
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NPS Update - July 2024
Jul 18, 2024Keeping 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, EUDAConor Crean, UNODCAlex Krotulski, CFSREAnd now hosted by TIAFT NPS Committee chair, Svante Vikingsson!
These updates will be a regular part of our podcast schedule, letting you know about recent developments in NPS markets, detection and harms.
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Samantha Tolliver
Jul 06, 2024Tim is joined by Samantha Tolliver, Chief Toxicologist in the District of Columbia, to discuss the challenges of running a modern forensic toxicology laboratory.
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Duration: 00:39:47TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 54(1)
May 19, 2024We'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.
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Duration: 00:18:04Amphetamines in the Community (live at FACTA2024)
Mar 23, 2024Like all classes of drugs, amphetamines have the potential to both help and harm our communities - depending on how and why they are used.
Tim hosted a panel discussion on this topic at the FACTA2024 conference, featuring A/Prof Rebecca McKetin, Dr Paul Liknaitzky, and Prof Olaf Drummer.
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Past TIAFT Curry Award recipients - Bryan Finkle
Mar 02, 2024"I used to keep a quadrupole in my pocket..." Who else can say that?
Bryan received the The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists' Alan Curry Award in 2018 and was present at the "revolt" of 1963 that led to TIAFT's genesis. Even after 6 decades in toxicology he continues to support the development of our science and our scientists through the Bryan Finkle Visiting Scientists Grant. A true giant of our field. Come along for the ride!
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Past TIAFT Curry Award recipients - Tony Moffat
Jan 04, 2024Meet the giants upon whose shoulders modern toxicologists stand! In the first of a series on winners of TIAFT's prestigious Alan Curry Award, Peter is joined by Tony Moffat, the 2013 winner. He is still contributing to our field after more than 50 years.
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Duration: 00:34:46TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 53(3)
Dec 15, 2023We'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.
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Duration: 00:15:00NPS Update - October 2023
Oct 26, 2023Keeping up to date with New Psychoactive Substances is hard! We've assembled a crack team of experts to help us do just that:
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 dropoff in new substances compared to last year, the effect of international controls, and how best to gather and then communicate information on NPS to forensic labs.
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Lana Brockbals
Sep 30, 2023Tim is joined by Lana Brockbals to discuss her research into a number of interesting areas in forensic toxicology, including post-mortem drug changes and metabolomics.
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Duration: 00:38:46On the Spot at TIAFT2023 - Part 2
Sep 20, 2023At the TIAFT2023 conference in Rome, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists to talk about their work.
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Duration: 00:34:53On the Spot at TIAFT2023 - Part 1
Sep 15, 2023At the TIAFT2023 conference in Rome, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists to talk about their work.
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Duration: 00:29:59TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 53(2)
Jul 30, 2023We'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.
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Duration: 00:12:32Forensic Workplace Trauma
Jul 17, 2023As 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".
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Duration: 00:35:35Helena Teixeira
Jun 14, 2023Tim is joined by Helena Teixeira, from the National Institute of Legal Medicine in Coimbra, Portugal.
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Duration: 00:36:50Toxpod vs The Machine
Jun 01, 2023Artificial 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.
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TIAFT - Then and Now (live from London)
May 08, 2023Did 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!
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NPS Update - April 2023
Apr 21, 2023Keeping 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, CFSRE
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 recent scheduling of some NPS by the United Nations, and the emergence of semi-synthetic cannabinoids including HHC.
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TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 53(1)
Apr 04, 2023We'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.
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Duration: 00:13:345 in 30 (Mushrooms, chemical warfare, and machine learning)
Mar 07, 2023We 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 B... Duration: 00:41:01TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 52(4)
Dec 24, 2022We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter.
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Duration: 00:13:44NPS Update - October 2022
Oct 10, 2022Keeping 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.
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On the Spot at TIAFT2022
Sep 27, 2022At 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).
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Duration: 00:28:27A Royal Meeting (Live at TIAFT2022)
Sep 19, 2022TIAFT 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.
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Duration: 00:22:225 in 30 (Semi-liquid membranes, Kamini balls and mythical creatures)
Aug 28, 2022We 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: 10.1... Duration: 00:33:48TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 52(2)
Jun 29, 2022We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter.
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Duration: 00:16:43Green Analytical Toxicology with Jose Luiz da Costa
May 03, 2022Tim 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 Toxicology
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Duration: 00:36:10Hydroxymoron & Herbal toxicity - On the Spot at FACTA2022
Apr 27, 2022At the FACTA2022 conference, Peter caught up with a few fellow toxicologists:
Dimitri Gerostamoulos, Naren Gunja, and Susan Britza.
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Duration: 00:22:12Medicinal Cannabis (live at FACTA2022)
Apr 20, 2022We 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.
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Duration: 00:38:42Old Approaches to Fresh Problems (live at FACTA2022)
Apr 13, 2022We 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.
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Duration: 00:25:34NPS Update - April 2022
Apr 06, 2022Keeping 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.
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TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 52(1)
Apr 01, 2022We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter.
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Duration: 00:07:55Mythbusting at TIAFT Virtual 2022
Feb 18, 2022We were at the TIAFT Virtual Conference in February! This episode is audio from a couple of sessions we did there - busting some more myths in forensic toxicology.
Plus we had our first ever competition! Stay tuned til the end to find out who won the prestigious Toxpod mug...
A couple of examples of recommendations for first responders who may encounter opioids from the USA and the UK.
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TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 51(4)
Dec 15, 2021We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter.
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Duration: 00:11:02Coming to Africa
Oct 20, 2021We tell the story of the TIAFT2020 conference in Capetown, South Africa - a conference that never actually happened.
Thanks to Alicia Evans, Bronwen Davies, Lorna Martin, Marc LeBeau, Simon Elliott, Dimitri Gerostamoulos and Michaela Kenneally for taking part in this episode.
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Duration: 00:38:17TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 51(3)
Oct 01, 2021We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter.
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Duration: 00:10:57NPS Update - September 2021
Sep 26, 2021Keeping 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 Early Warning Systems and potential changes in the synthetic cannabinoid market.
Some info on the new class of OXIZID SCRAs
The UNODC Tox-Portal - get involved!
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TIAFT Bulletin preview - Issue 51(2)
Jun 25, 2021We'll be previewing issues of the TIAFT Bulletin as they are released each quarter.
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Duration: 00:09:125 in 30 (Chemometrics, single hair analysis and GC-VUV)
Jun 22, 2021We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.
Polettini A, et al. LC–QTOF-MS Presumptive Identification of Synthetic Cannabinoids without Reference Chromatographic Retention/Mass Spectral Information. II. Evaluation of a Computational Approach for Predicting and Identifying Unknown High-Resolution Product Ion Mass Spectra. (2021) Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 45(5):440-61.Kuwayama, K. et al. Development of the “selective concentration” analytical method for drug-containing hair regions based on micro-segmental analysis to identify a trace amount of drug in hair: hair analysis following single-dose ingestion of midazolam. (2021) Forensic Toxicology, 39(1):156-66.Robin, T. First-Line Toxicological Screening with Fully Automated Extraction. (2021) Journa... Duration: 00:36:01New Psychoactive Substances with Alex Krotulski
Jun 15, 2021We chat with Alex Krotulski about his work with CFSRE and NPS Discovery. You can find out more about these initiatives, and access the many resources they produce, at https://www.npsdiscovery.org/
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Duration: 00:35:59Are toxicologists too sensitive?
Jun 08, 2021Modern forensic toxicologists are able to detect tiny amounts of drugs in a sample. Is it possible we are now too sensitive?
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Duration: 00:29:37Reference Standards with Jenny Button
Jun 01, 2021We chat with Jenny Button, Deputy Director of Chiron, about the use of reference standards in forensic toxicology.
Jenny's written a book chapter about all this - it's really good! Here's a link.
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Duration: 00:35:43Activity Based Assays with Marthe Vandeputte
May 25, 2021Tim chats with Marthe Vandeputte about the current and potential uses of activity based assays in forensic toxicology. Links to a couple of Marthe's papers on the topic are below:
Validation of activity-based screening for synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists in a large set of serum samples
In vitro functional characterization of a panel of non-fentanyl opioid new psychoactive substances
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5 in 30 (Impairment apps, zebrafish and Scottish prisons)
May 18, 2021We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.
Karoly, H. et al. Effects of high-potency cannabis on psychomotor performance in frequent cannabis users. (2020) Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, X:X, 1-9Prado, E. et al. Metabolism of synthetic cathinones through the zebrafish water tank model: a promising tool for forensic toxicology laboratories. (2021) Forensic Toxicology, 39: 73-88Chu, M. et al. Time-dependent changes in THC concentrations in deceased persons. (2021) Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 45:1-7Van Schalkwyk, F. et al. Fatal pyrrolizidine alkaloid poisoning of infants caused by adulterated Senecio coronatus. (2021) Forensic Science International, 320:110680Norman, C. et al... Duration: 00:37:33Cognitive Bias with Hilary Hamnett
May 11, 2021We chat with Hilary Hamnett about the complex issue of cognitive bias in forensic toxicology.
If you'd like to hear more from Hilary about cognitive bias, you can contact her at HHamnett@lincoln.ac.uk
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Duration: 00:37:38Positively negative
May 04, 2021How confident are you that your analytical methods won't miss a target analyte? In the first episode of season 4, we discuss the potential for false negative results in forensic toxicology.
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Duration: 00:31:585 in 30 (Fingerprints, SWATH and retrospective screening)
Jun 16, 2020We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.
Costa, C. et al. Distinguishing between contact and administration of heroin from a single fingerprint using high resolution mass spectrometry. (2020) Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 44: 218-225Kaufmann, A. et al. Partially overlapping sequential window acquisition of all theoretical mass spectra: A methodology to improve the spectra quality of veterinary drugs present at low concentrations in highly complex biological matrices. (2020) Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry. 34: e8638Kraemer, M. et al. Detectability of various cannabinoids in plasma samples of cannabis users: Indicators of recent cannabis use? (2019) Drug Testing and... Duration: 00:38:55Workplace testing with Alberto Salomone
Jun 09, 2020Tim chats with Alberto Salomone about workplace testing, hair analysis, and new psychoactive substances.
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Duration: 00:38:22Drugs in wastewater with Richard Bade
Jun 02, 2020Peter chats with Richard Bade about the advantages and challenges of wastewater analysis.
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Duration: 00:25:04Vaping with Michelle Peace
May 26, 2020Tim chats with Michelle Peace about her current research on vaping, and her experiences in the field of forensic toxicology.
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Duration: 00:37:42Drafting an analytical method
May 19, 2020We channel our sports withdrawal into a toxicology related draft.
Thanks to Michaela Kenneally and Stephen Trobbiani for participating in this episode.
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Duration: 00:32:54CAT conference 2020
May 12, 2020The 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.
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Duration: 00:39:35Synthetic Cannabinoids with Samuel Banister
May 05, 2020We talk about synthetic cannabinoids (or is that SCRAs?) with medicinal chemist Samuel Banister.
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Duration: 00:36:265 in 30 (Isotonitazene, wastewater and MS interferences)
Apr 28, 2020We look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.
Blanckaert, P. et al. Report on a novel emerging class of highly potent benzimidazole NPS opioids: Chemical and in vitro functional characterization of isotonitazene. (2020) Drug Testing and Analysis. 12: 422-430Reinstadler, V. et al. A validated workflow for drug detection in oral fluid by non-targeted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. (2019) Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 411:867-876Benaglia, L. et al. Testing wastewater from a music festival in Switzerland to assess illicit drug use. (2020) Forensic Science International. 309:1-8Munoz-Munoz, A. et al. Characterization of an Amphetamine Interference from Gabapentin in... Duration: 00:38:47Season 3 preview
Apr 21, 2020Season 3 drops on April 29.
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Duration: 00:01:115 in 30 (Ayahuasca, metabolomics and bone marrow)
Oct 08, 2019In 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. e... Duration: 00:36:42When is a Drug Not a Drug?
Oct 01, 2019In 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.
Duration: 00:35:42
On the Spot at TIAFT2019
Sep 24, 2019During 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 kratom
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Duration: 00:29:03Toxicology in the 21st Century (live at TIAFT2019)
Sep 17, 2019Peter is joined by toxicologists Sarah Wille (Belgium) and Luke Rodda (USA) to discuss how the field of toxicology is changing and where it will lead us. Recorded live at TIAFT2019 in Birmingham, England.
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Duration: 00:30:04Publish or Perish (or both!)
Sep 10, 2019The 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 publishing
ABC Radio podcast on predatory publishing
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Dimitri Gerostamoulos
Sep 03, 2019We are joined by Dimitri Gerostamoulos, Head of Forensic Science and Chief Toxicologist at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.
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Duration: 00:33:26On the Spot at FACTA2019
Aug 27, 2019Peter gets up close and personal with some delegates at the FACTA conference in Adelaide.
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Duration: 00:23:53Emerging Risks in Toxicology (live at FACTA2019)
Aug 20, 2019TIAFT 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.
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You can read the available OSAC toxicology guidelines here
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5 in 30 (oral fluid, 2D LC, and automated calibration)
Aug 13, 2019In 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... Duration: 00:34:36Myths in Forensic Toxicology
Aug 06, 2019We're back and we're looking to bust some myths in forensic toxicology. No conventional idea is safe!
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Duration: 00:29:51Season 2 preview
Jul 30, 2019Season 2 drops on August 7.
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Duration: 00:01:135 in 30 (Blood spots, pesticides, and post-mortem redistribution)
Jan 08, 2019In the final episode of season 1, we look at five recent publications in the field of toxicology.
The TOXINvestigator
Jan 01, 2019What is the place of investigative work in forensic toxicology? Should the forensic toxicologist take the same approach in every case? Or should they use their judgement to decide on the best approach for each unique case? Either way, there are a lot of complex issues that arise. Luckily, Tim has all the answers! (or at least some of the questions...)
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One Method to Rule Them All
Dec 25, 2018We discuss the advantages and the limitations of comprehensive drug detection methods, and the quest for a truly universal method.
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Duration: 00:27:50David McCutcheon
Dec 18, 2018In this episode, Peter chats with Dr David McCutcheon of Royal Perth Hospital about the Western Australian Illicit Substance Evaluation (WISE) project.
McCutcheon, D. et al. An early warning system for emerging drugs of concern in the emergency department: Protocol for the Western Australian Illicit Substance Evaluation (WISE) study. Emergency Medicine Australasia (2018) https://doi.org/10.1111/1742-6723.13185
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Heesun Chung
Dec 11, 2018In this episode, Tim sits down for a chat with renowned toxicologist Professor Heesun Chung CBE.
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Duration: 00:25:105 in 30 (Syncanns, STA, and opioid deaths)
Dec 04, 2018In this episode, we look at 5 recent publications in the field of toxicology.
A Bad Hair Day
Nov 27, 2018In this episode, we talk about the analysis of drugs in hair.
The use of hair as a preferred sample for drug testing has grown in popularity over the last couple of decades. But so too has our understanding of its limitations. What can hair analysis tell us about a person's drug history?
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No Drug is an Island
Nov 21, 2018In the very first episode of The Toxpod, we talk about drug degradation.
Where do the drugs go? What do they do when they get there? And how do we find them again? All good questions...
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Duration: 00:28:15