Spreading the Word on Novel Drugs
Date Published
August 19, 2019
Toxicology
Extending the Period for Detecting Illicit Drugs in the Bloodstream
Date Published
July 18, 2019
NIJ-funded researchers adapted a method used to detect human exposure to environmental and occupational chemicals to significantly extend the limited time period when tests can identify evidence of certain illicit drugs in the body.
Forensic Toxicology
Forensic toxicology is the analysis of biological samples for the presence of toxins, including drugs. The toxicology report can provide key information as to the type of substances present in an individual and if the amount of those substances is consistent with a therapeutic dosage or is above a harmful level. These results can be used to make inferences when determining a substance's potential effect...
Evaluation of Sample Preparation Techniques for Matrix Effects and Absolute Recovery using UPLC-MS/MS using Opiates and Liver Tissue Specimens as the Model and Application to Post-Mortem Toxicology
Date Published
June 2018
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Forensic Science Research and Development Technology Working Group: Operational Requirements
Date Published
April 4, 2024
Development of a Comprehensive Workflow for Postmortem Insulin Testing in Cases of Suspected Insulin Homicide
2018-75-CX-0039
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2018
$299,529
A Paradigm Shift in Forensic Toxicology Screening: The Development and Validation of Two Automated Sample Preparation Techniques for the Comprehensive Screening of Biological Matrices Using High Resol
2018-DU-BX-0168
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
$448,063
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry Screening in Forensic Toxicology: Cost Benefit Analysis
2018-75-CX-0040
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2018
$306,688
Development of Portable Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Nanosensors for Ultrasensitive Characterization of Drugs in Human Biofluids
2018-75-CX-0034
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2018
$445,244
Through the E-Cigarette Looking Glass: The Impact of Vaping Ethanol on DUI Investigations
2018-75-CX-0036
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
$517,961
Structural Characterization of Emerging Synthetic Drugs
2018-75-CX-0033
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
$368,415
Evaluating Analytical Parameters and Understanding Drug-Matrix Interactions in Forensic Hair Analysis
2018-75-CX-0037
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
$400,349
Rapid and Reliable On-Site Drug Detection Using Aptamer-based Sensors
Date Published
May 12, 2018
A new test for detecting and identifying illegal drugs in oral fluids may be superior to the current test widely used in the field by law enforcement, according to researchers in this study.
Researchers Improve Accuracy by Combining Testing Methods for Emerging Recreational Drugs
Date Published
April 8, 2018
Researchers conducted a systematic study of microcrystalline tests for emerging illicit drugs and then examined the infrared spectra of the microcrystals to create a database to mitigate subjectivity of the tests.
Synthetic Cathinones Stored in Biological Evidence Can Be Unstable
Date Published
February 11, 2018
Synthetic cathinones, a class of mood-altering stimulants popular among recreational drug users, can be unstable when stored in blood or urine samples, and may be problematic when used as evidence in court.
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults
Date Published
November 9, 2017
Long-Term Stability of Synthetic Cathinones in Forensic Toxicology Samples
Date Published
June 2017
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Retrospective Identification of Synthetic Cannabinoids in Forensic Toxicology Casework using Archived High Resolution Mass Spectrometry Data
2017-R2-CX-0021
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
$494,695
Toxicological Time Travel: Retrospective Datamining of Analytical Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry Data for Evaluating the Rise and Fall of Novel Opioid and Fentanyl Analog Use in the United States
2017-DN-BX-0169
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
$499,005
Prevalence of Novel Psychoactive Substances in Oral Fluid
2017-R2-CX-0019
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
$311,221
Development of Matrix Matched Quality Control Materials and Sample Preparation Techniques for the Analysis of Marijuana Infused Products and their Application to Edible Testing
2017-R2-CX-0029
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
$215,830
Novel Blood Protein Modification Assay for Retrospective Detection of Drug Exposure - Development and Validation
2017-MU-BX-0002
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
$467,885
Development and Application of Small-molecule Spatial Distribution Imaging: Laser Ablation Direct Analysis in Real Time Imaging-Mass Spectrometry (LADI-MS)
2017-R2-CX-0003
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
$50,000
A More Timely Process for Identifying and Analyzing Trends of Emerging Novel Psychoactive Substances in the United States
2017-R2-CX-0002
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
$49,994