MONDAY, OCTOBER 5th 

 

(W1) MassHunter Unknowns and Qualitative Workflows for Forensic Data Analysis

Presented by: Dr. Kirk Lokits, GCMS Applications Scientist, Agilent Technologies [VENDOR]

Full-Day Workshop

 

(W2) Beyond Compliance: Unlocking the Power of ISO 17025 in Forensic Laboratories

Presented by: Deanne Emory, Instructional Designer, ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)

Full-Day Workshop

 

(W3) Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopy in Forensic Science

Presented By: Lewis Smith,  Forensic Chemist, Cape May County Pros. Office  Forensic Lab

Half Day Morning Workshop

 

(W4) Automated DNA Extraction Strategies for Sexual Assault and Missing Persons Casework

Presented by: Sarah Rosenstein (HID-FAS), Josh Abernathy (HID-CSM), and Carole Cummings (HID-CSM) - QIAGEN North America - HID & Forensics [Vendor]

Half Day Morning Workshop

 

(W5) Professional Ethics in Forensic Science: Challenges & Responsibilities

Presented By:  Robin Bowen, Teaching Assistant Professor, West Virginia University and Jerome F. Buting, Attorney, Buting, Williams, & Stilling, S.C.

Half Day Morning Workshop

 

(W6) Design and Implementation of Statistical Sampling Plans for Seized-Drug Analysis - Part I

Presented by: Jack Prothero, Mathematical Statistician, National Institute of Standards, and Technology and Laurel Bobka, Forensic Scientist Advanced, Maryland State Police, Dr. Jennifer Bonetti, Virginia Department of Forensic Science and MAAFS SWGDRUG representative, and Tiffany Ribadeneyra, Naussau County Office of the Medical Examiner and NEAFS SWGDRUG representative

Half-Day Morning Workshop

 

(W7) Design and Implementation of Statistical Sampling Plans for Seized-Drug Analysis - Part II

Presented by: Jack Prothero, Mathematical Statistician, National Institute of Standards, and Technology and Laurel Bobka, Forensic Scientist Advanced, Maryland State Police, Dr. Jennifer Bonetti, Virginia Department of Forensic Science and MAAFS SWGDRUG representative, and Tiffany Ribadeneyra, Naussau County Office of the Medical Examiner and NEAFS SWGDRUG representative

Half-Day Afternoon Workshop 

 

(W8) Next‑Generation Sequencing: From Theory to Implementation

Presented by: Kelly Elkins, Cindy Zeller, and Filipa Simão - Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science, Towson University

Half Day Afternoon Workshop 

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(W9) How Can We Know If Drug Samples Are Related? Analysis, Association, and Attribution.

Presented By: Dr. Joshua DeBord, Senior Scientist; The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education and Dr. Agnes Winokur, Director, DEA Special Testing and Research Laboratory

Half Day Afternoon Workshop

 

(W10) Forensic Entomology Workshop 

Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Rosati, Associate Professor of Forensic Entomology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Half Day Afternoon Workshop 

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th

 

(W11) LC-MS/MS Method Development and Validation – Fragmenting Ions While Keeping Your Sanity Intact

Presented by: Dustin L. Abbott, MS, D-ABFT-FT Forensic Scientist III New York State Police – Toxicology and Alaina Holt, PhD, Associate Research Faculty, Laboratory for Forensic Toxicology Research, Virginia Commonwealth University

Full Day Workshop 

 

(W12) Advanced Instrument Maintenance: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

Presented by: Mikaela Romanelli, Marilyn De Apodaca, and Mark Filandro, Senior Forensic Chemists, and John McIlroy, Supervisory Chemist/Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager, Drug Enforcement Administration

Full Day Workshop 

 

(W13) Polarized Light Microscopy - A Basic Refresher

Presented by: Jack Hietpas and Peter Diaczuk, Assistant Professors, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Full Day Workshop

 

(W14) Navigating Leadership and Legal Topics that Affect Forensic Scientists

Presented by: Theresa DeAngelo, QA Manager, Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division and Dr. Kelly Elkins, Professor | Chemistry and Forensic Science, Towson University

Half Day Morning Workshop 

 

(W15) Requirements and Implementation of the Standard for Forensic Autosomal STR DNA Statistical Analyses

Presented by: Michael Coble, Ph.D.; Executive Director, Center for Human Identification, UNT Health, Caitlyn Taveira, M.S.; Forensic Scientist, Nassau County Office of the Medical Examiner, Division of Forensic Services, and Charlotte J. Word, Ph.D.; Consultant

Half Day Morning Workshop 

 

(W16) DESI, DART, ASAP Oh My: Discovering How Direct Ionization Can Enhance Your Forensic and Toxicology Workflow

Presented by: Dr. Ciara Pitman, Clinical and Forensic Account Manager, Waters [Vendor]

Half Day Morning Workshop 

 

(W17) Implementation OF ANSI/ASB Standard 175 and Best Practice Recommendation 171 Regarding DNA Contamination

Presented by: Beth Ordeman, MS, ABC-MB, DNA Analyst/CODIS Administrator, Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory and Charlotte J Word, Ph.D., Consultant

Half Day Afternoon Workshop 

 

(W18) Understanding and Implementing OSAC IGSR Standards

Presented by: Mary Keehan, Trace Evidence Section Supervisor, Virginia Department of Forensic Science and Thomas (Rusty) White, Team Lead ILR/GSR, Texas Department of Public Safety

Half Day Afternoon Workshop 

 

(W19) From the Street to the Morgue: Analytical Approaches for Drugs Across the Toxicology Spectrum

Presented by: Laura Kimble, Chief Drug Analyst, Hamilton County Coroner’s Office, Michelle Peace, Ph.D., Professor – Department of Forensic Science, Virginia Commonwealth University, Teeshavi Acosta, PhD, Head Toxicology Technician, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and Aria McCall, Senior Toxicologist/Technical Lead, Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office

Half Day Afternoon Workshop