Live Online Forensic Symposium | January 26-30
The Current Trends in Seized Drug Analysis Symposium is an annual, free online event organized by the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE). It serves as a global platform for forensic practitioners, researchers, and law enforcement to share advancements in the identification and analysis of illicit drugs.
908 Devices will be presenting two Virtual Workshops on Day 3: Clandestine Laboratories. Below is the week’s full schedule of topics:
Monday – Global Trends: We begin the week by discussing the current global trends seen for drugs and novel psychoactive substances (NPS), touching on predictions of what drugs are coming next.
Tuesday – SWGDRUG: The Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs (SWGDRUG) will give presentations covering statistical sampling methods, forensic drugs testing procedures and the rise of semi-synthetic drugs.
Wednesday – Clandestine Laboratories: In previous years, audience feedback has asked for more insight to clandestine laboratories and frontline operations. This year we bring a diverse agenda covering cannabis extraction, semi-synthetic cannabinoids, and two customs cases including complex cocaine analysis.
Thursday – AI/ML: The penultimate day brings the application of AI/ML to a range of analysis tools from field portable techniques to the laboratory and even wastewater.
Friday – Novel Techniques: Closing the week with tradition, we will have presentations on the most recent analytical developments that will have an impact on drugs analysis.
Virtual Workshops:
Dave Godin,
Senior Director of Field Forensic Applications
908 Devices
A Multi-Technology Approach to the Field Analysis of Controlled Substances
Wednesday, January 28, 2025 | 11:15 – 11:30 AM EST
Nadine Whiting,
Forensic Chemist II,
908 Devices
Real Time Insights Through Reachback Data Review
Wednesday, January 28, 2025 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM GMT