AAFS

GFJC is proud to announce researcher presentations at AAFS 2024 in Denver, CO.

Meet our researchers, see their work, and discuss the future of forensic science at the Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center, February 19-23, 2024. All times MT.

Tuesday

1:25 PM–1:50 PM

• Towards the Non-Contact Vapor Detection of Fentanyl in the Field. Lauryn E. DeGreef, NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium

Wednesday

11:30 AM–1:00 PM

• Poster [B7] A Multi-Species Reference Ladder Using Two PCR Multiplexes for the Rapid Identification of Most Domestic Animals for Forensic Purposes. Vallarie Ostenson, MS; Lindsey Kaufman, MS; DeEtta Mills, PhD
• Poster [B34] The Odor Behind a Shot: Chemical Characterization of Volatiles From Ammunition. Salem Danielle Smith; Paola A. Prada-Tiedemann, PhD (FSF Emerging Forensic Scientist Award Poster Presentation)

7:30–9:00 PM

• Poster [L1] Comparing the Performance of LC-QqQ-MS vs. LC-QTOF-MS for Targeted Analysis of NPS With a Test Mixture of 40 NPS and Metabolites in Whole Blood, Urine, and Oral Fluid. Rebecca L. Smith, MS; Anthony P. DeCaprio, PhD (FSF Emerging Forensic Scientist Award Poster Presentation)
• Poster [L15] Fabric Phase Sorptive Extraction: A Green Sample Preparation Strategy for Forensic Toxicology. Abuzar Kabir, PhD; Kenneth G. Furton, PhD; Marcello Locatelli, PhD
• Poster [L25] The Validation of an LC/QqQ/MS Method for the Detection of Single Doses of Drugs in Hair. Kaylyn Ann Keith; Anthony P. DeCaprio, PhD
• Poster [L130] Biofluid Sampler: A Promising Sampling and Sample Preparation Platform for Forensic Toxicological Investigations. Abuzar Kabir, PhD; Marcello Locatelli, PhD; Kenneth G. Furton, PhD

Thursday

8:30 AM–8:45 AM Oral Presentation [B99] Advances in Canine Science and the Implementation of National Standards. Kelvin J. Frank, PhD, MSFS; Kenneth G. Furton, PhD

10:30–10:45 AM MT Oral Presentation [B34] The Road to Standard Development: An Update From Dogs and Sensors. Paola A. Prada-Tiedemann, PhD; Sara S. Perry, BS; Kenneth G. Furton, PhD

11:30 AM–1:00 PM MT

• Poster [B53] Ten Years of Developing and Improving CSI Camps, Forensic Science Educational Conferences, and Science Museum Programs Toward Enhancing Interest, Attitudes, and Motivation in Forensic Science. Steven B. Lee, PhD; Mark Okuda, MS; Bruce R. McCord, PhD; Sara C. Zapico, PhD; Sharon L. Plotkin, EdD; Margie Phipps, MS; Analisa Duran, MS; Mary Juno, MSc
• Poster [B54] A Longitudinal Study on the Odor Stability of Decomposition Simulated Training Aids Under Freezing Conditions. Jonathan Bateman Locke; Andrea Medrano, MS, BS; Paola A. Prada-Tiedemann, MS, BS; Chris Holleyman
• Poster [B55] A Pre-Concentrating Polymer Coating for Improved Detection of Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs. Galpayage Dona Thouli Lochana Jayawardana, BSc; Lauryn DeGreeff, PhD; Ashley Fulton, PhD; Braden C. Giordano, PhD
• Poster [B61] An Assessment of Odorant Permeability for Canine Training Aid Mimics in Different Containers Utilizing HS/SPME-GC/MS. Kayla Hogan, BS; Katherine Dias Castro, BS; Janet M. Crespo Cajigas, MS, BS; Lauryn DeGreeff, PhD; Kenneth G. Furton, PhD

3:00–3:15 PM  Oral Presentation [B117] Combining Surface-Enhanced RamanSpectroscopy (SERS) and Paper Spray-Mass Spectrometry (PS-MS) for Illicit Drug Detection and Identification. Sevde Dogruer Erkok, MSc; Roxanne Gallois; Leon Leegwater; Pascal Camoiras Gonzalez, MSc; Arian van Asten, PhD; Bruce R. McCord, PhD

3:00 PM–3:20 PM Oral Presentation [G13] Preparing for Court: The Research Forensic Library as a New Resource for the Forensic Legal Community. Jeff Teitelbaum; Gerald LaPorte, MSFS

Friday

10:30 AM–10:45 AM [L69] A Quantitative Analysis of Cannabis Exposure Biomarkers in Exhaled Breath Condensate and Oral Fluid. Meena Swaminathan, MSFS; Anthony P. DeCaprio, PhD (FSF Emerging Forensic Scientist Award Oral Presentation)

11:30 AM–1:00 PM MT

• Poster [F10] An Evaluation of Explosive Odor Signature Persistence on Training Aid Substrates. Juliet Leslie DeNapoli, BSA; Paola A. Prada-Tiedemann, PhD (FSF Emerging Forensic Scientist Award Poster Presentation)
• Poster [I83] Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) for the Identification of Canine and Chicken Blood Samples. Julian L. Mendel; Hanna Mellul; DeEtta Mills, PhD
• Poster [F101] Understanding Volatile Odor Signatures From Entomological Samples. Ana Zoe Monogan, BS; Paola A. Prada-Tiedemann, PhD; Joshua Smith, PhD

11:45 AM–12:00 PM Oral Presentation [F165] Macro, Meso, Micro: Core Concepts in the Development of Forensic Science. Max M. Houck, PhD

2:15 PM–2:30 PM Oral Presentation [B163] Odor Contamination in Explosive Canine Training Aids and Steps Toward Contaminant Mitigation Through Off-Gassing. Katherine Dias Castro, BS; Lauryn DeGreeff, PhD; Tyler Roberts; Reagan M. Bridges; Monica Lopez; Jordi Cruz Sanchez (FSF Emerging Forensic Scientist Award Oral Presentation)

3:15 PM–3:30 PM MT

• Oral Presentation [B142] Using the Chelation Filtration Method to Improve DNA Profile Recovery From Fired Cartridge Casings (FCCs) Prior to DNA Processing. Karin A. Crenshaw; Ariana Harrison, MS; Bruce R. McCord, PhD
• Oral Presentation [F175] There Are 16,000 Predatory Journals: A Practical Guide to Identifying and Avoiding Deceptive Publications. Jeff Teitelbaum; Gerald LaPorte, MSFS

More about GFJC

• Points of Pride (PDF)
• Academic Programs in Forensic Science
• Research Forensic Library
• Global Forensic Science Symposium - Open for abstracts