Seized Drugs and Toxicology Research and Development; 2022 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium

The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas. This is one of four videos from the 2022 symposium, which was held March 1-2, 2022.

Presentations include - 

• Accurate THC Determinations in Seized Cannabis Samples for Forensic Laboratories; Walter Brent Wilson, National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Development of Validated UHPLC-DAD Methods with Optional ESI/TOFMS Detection for Rapid Quantification of Δ⁹-THC and Δ⁹THCA Among 16 Cannabinoids in Hemp Concentrates; Liguo Song, Western Illinois University
• Quantitative Analysis of Δ⁹-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the Presence of THC Isomers in Biological Specimens Using Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry; Rebecca Wagner, Virginia Department of Forensic Science
• Blood Protein Modification Assay for Retrospective Detection of Abused Drug Exposure; Anthony P. DeCaprio, Florida International University
• Roundtable discussion

NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness. 

At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.