CFSRE

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education is dedicated to providing educational pathways, professional development, training, and forensic solutions.

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CFSRE announces new research on the metabolic profiles of synthetic cannabinoids MDMB-BINACA, MDMB-PICA, and AB-CHMINACA in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology. Congrats to Lauren Eccarius, Brianna Stang, Sara Walton, Alex Krotulski & Barry Logan!
Read: https://t.co/U841bs47ZP

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The second episode of the Forensic DNA Dialogues webinar series is TODAY! Dr. Marshall will be interviewing Dr. Susan Walsh Wednesday, June 3rd from 1pm-2:30pm EST. https://t.co/Rt8NK7ScEE

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Day 2 of the CFSRE Internship Program: Our Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology interns are building core lab skills! 🔬🧪 Today, they practiced pipetting and preparing calibration curves—key techniques for accuracy and precision in forensic science. #ForensicScience #CFSRE

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Introducing our summer intern, Camryn Marquardt!

Camryn is a rising senior at West Chester University, majoring in Pharmaceutical Product Development with a minor in Biology. Driven by a passion for science, innovation, and advancing healthcare to improve lives.

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The future of forensic science is here! We’re thrilled to welcome Cohort 1 of the CFSRE Internship Program. This summer, our interns will gain hands-on experience in forensic toxicology, chemistry, & biology. Congrats to all, and thank you to our mentors!

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Introducing our new summer internship staff, Ava Quirk!

Ava recently graduated from Clarkson University with a B.S. in Biomolecular Science and will pursue an M.S. in Forensic Biology at Thomas Jefferson University. She returns to CFSRE to help guide and support new interns.

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Introducing our new summer internship staff, Justin Wagner!

Justin holds a BS in Forensic Science from Hofstra, with interests in drug chemistry and instrumental analysis. He brings experience from FMI mentorship and CBP Labs in NYC.

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Introducing our new FMI Mentor, Morgan Louie!

Morgan holds a B.S. in Forensic Biology from West Virginia University and has worked at Zymo Research optimizing DNA purification. She will pursue her Master’s at Thomas Jefferson University this fall.

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Our Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, Dr. Alex Krotulski, provided a structural elucidation workshop for our staff this week.

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Introducing our new FMI Mentor, Zaire Oquendo!

Zaire is a graduate and teaching assistant at CFSRE, working with the Toxicology team on the NPS Discovery program. She holds degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Toxicology from UPR Carolina and Thomas Jefferson University.

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Introducing our new FMI Mentor, Abigail Reinert!

Abigail holds a BS in Forensic Chemistry from WVU and will pursue an MS in Forensic Toxicology at Thomas Jefferson University, bringing expertise in drug chemistry and toxicology.

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Our Executive Director, MJ Menendez, is teaching this week at the Borkenstein Alcohol Course at Indiana University, on constitutional law impacting impaired driving litigation. This is the hallmark program for impaired driving toxicology training now in its 68th year!

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Congratulations to our Thomas Jefferson University 2026 MSFB graduates! This is an incredible accomplishment and we couldn't be more proud. We are so excited to see what you do next!

Eleanor Starkey, Jada Teh'arra Savage

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We are so proud of our MSFT students who graduated today from Thomas Jefferson University! 🎓 Your hard work, dedication, and passion have brought you to this incredible milestone, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next. Congratulations, graduates! 👏

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We’re officially in Week 2 of our Forensic Foundations course!

Students were hard at work in the lab today gaining hands-on forensic science experience, and we were excited to welcome our favorite photographer, Sarah Miller, who is capturing action shots throughout the day.

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Check out this recent publication, "Surface swabbing of nightclub venues to monitor the presence of cocaine, ketamine, and MDMA" in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
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Yesterday, we had our first Forensic DNA Dialogues: Conversations with Leaders in Forensic Genetics featuring Dr. John Butler and hosted by Dr. Charla Marshall. There are almost 1,000 people registered! Join us on June 2nd with Dr. Susan Walsh. https://t.co/cE5FlmsJml

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CFSRE’s Chief Scientist Dr Barry Logan and Director Dr Alex Krotulski were in Washington DC today to attending the first in-person meeting of the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (@ONDCP) Emerging Threats Committee.

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We are so proud of our soon to be staff member, Mara Dominguez, on being this year’s recipient of the Fredric Rieders Award for Excellence in Forensic Science!

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There are a few spots left for our new, hybrid certificate course!

Apply today: https://t.co/UShXeY8eMN