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SUMMARY:ANZFSS QLD Branch 2026 Early Career Researchers & Students Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the ANZFSS QLD Branch 2026 Early Career Researchers & Students Symposium\, a dedicated event showcasing the research and achievements of current students and early career researchers across the forensic sciences. Designed as a supportive and encouraging environment\, the symposium provides an opportunity to present research\, gain valuable presentation experience\, and engage with members of the broader forensic science community. \n\nThe program will feature six presentations spanning a range of forensic disciplines\, and a networking session with light refreshments\, where attendees can connect with practitioners\, researchers\, and fellow students. A highlight of the evening will be the award of the ANZFSS QLD Science Innovation Award to one presenter. \n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 16 September 2026\nTime: 6:00 PM \nPresenters are invited from current students and early career researchers (defined as individuals within two years of graduating from their most recent university qualification). Whether you are presenting or attending\, this is an excellent opportunity to learn\, share ideas\, and build professional connections within the forensic science community. \n\nPresenter Information\nJodie Harrington – An Automated Approach to Hydrogel-Based Latent Fingermark Development \nThe ability to visualise fingermarks on a variety of surfaces is an essential tool in forensic science and law enforcement. Porous substrates\, such as paper\, absorb the water-soluble (eccrine) components of fingerprints\, thereby requiring an amino acid-targeting reagent for development. Operationally\, 1\,2-indanedione (IND) and zinc chloride are employed in a carrier solvent of HFE-7100 to produce fluorescent fingermarks. The manufacturer of HFE-7100\, 3M\, has now discontinued production of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)\, making it nearly impossible to source. This necessitates the urgent identification of a suitable replacement method that addresses the recurring issue of solvent phase-outs. \nA xanthan gum-based hydrogel delivery system has been shown to reveal fingermarks left on paper. The drawback of this approach is occasional blurring of ridge detail and streaking defects during manual application\, which were linked to inconsistencies in gel structure and application pressure. In this work\, the IND hydrogel application process has been automated using an automatic film applicator. The application of thinner gels with more uniform pressure reduced streaking in treated fingermarks and improved the clarity of ridge detail. Other features explored in this work include a heated vacuum bed that secures the substrate and rapidly dries the applied gels\, further mitigating blurring. Overall\, this work demonstrates that under certain circumstances\, hydrogels offer a sustainable\, PFAS-free alternative for fingermark development. \nXiaodan Liu – DNA Recovery from Worn Contact Lenses: Effects of Lens Material and Post-Removal Time \nContact lenses are routinely worn\, discarded and occasionally lost\, yet they are rarely utilised as a source of forensic biological evidence. Prolonged contact with the ocular surface provides an opportunity for wearer-derived epithelial cells and DNA to accumulate on the lens. This study assessed STR DNA recovery from worn contact lenses and examined whether recovery differed between lens materials and over 14 days following removal. \nHydrogel and silicone hydrogel contact lenses were examined at five post-removal time points: Day 0\, Day 3\, Day 7\, Day 10 and Day 14. Each lens was sampled using a double-swab technique\, after which the swabs and the lens were placed together in the same extraction tube and lysed to maximise DNA recovery. DNA profiles were generated using the PowerPlex® 21 System. DNA was quantified using Quantifiler™ Trio\, while STR recovery was primarily assessed by the proportion of expected alleles detected and peak height. Preliminary STR results showed expected allele recovery ranging from 71.4% to 78.6% for hydrogel lenses and from 81.0% to 95.2% for silicone hydrogel lenses across the five post-removal time points. Although no complete profiles were obtained\, partial STR profiles were recovered from both lens materials\, including samples stored for 14 days after removal. No consistent time-dependent decline was apparent in the preliminary results. Silicone hydrogel lenses showed higher observed allele recovery than hydrogel lenses at the examined time points\, although these findings remain preliminary and variation among replicate samples requires further evaluation. \nThese findings indicate that worn contact lenses can retain identifiable wearer-derived STR information for at least 14 days following removal. Contact lenses may therefore represent a useful source of trace biological evidence in forensic investigations. \nScarlet Hopkins – Development of an Improved\, Cost-Effective Method for Visualising GSR on Dark Surfaces Using Defect-Passivated Perovskite Fluorescence \nThe detection of gunshot residue is one of the many essential applications of inorganic chemistry employed by forensic scientists to assist the criminal justice system. Inorganic gunshot residue particles originate from the primer mixture of the ammunition with lead styphnate being commonly used as an initiator. The visualisation of lead residues is a valuable investigative tool\, enabling detection of bullet impact sites and the determination of shooting distance. Chromophoric reagents are applied to trace evidence and will react positively in the presence of the target compound by producing a colour change\, enabling the trace to be visualised. They have an advantage over instrumental techniques by being cost-effective\, efficient\, accessible\, and easy to apply. Sodium rhodizonate is a chromophoric reagent commonly used for the detection of lead in gunshot residue analysis\, reacting with lead traces to form a red complex. However\, this technique suffers from poor contrast on dark coloured surfaces\, consequently requiring transfer of the gunshot residue to an alternative substrate that reduces the technique’s sensitivity. \nPerovskite semiconductors have extensive applications in light-emitting diodes (LEDs)\, photovoltaics\, lasers\, and the fabrication of solar cells due to their unique optoelectrical properties. Utilising the fluorescence of lead halide perovskites\, gunshot residue traces can be visualised on dark coloured surfaces\, simplifying evidence treatment and mitigating a loss of sensitivity in the transfer process. The application of lead halide perovskites to forensic science has been limited by the instability of organolead halide perovskites when exposed to external stimuli\, such as moisture\, air\, and light\, and the high cost of commercial reagents. This work showcases the application of low-cost perovskite reagents in improving gunshot residue visualisation with fluorescent lead detection and optimisation for use under ambient conditions\, by assessing defect passivating reagents to improve their stability. \nNicole Roselt – Verification of the SERATEC® PMB Test for the differentiation of menstrual blood from peripheral blood: Specificity and Sensitivity in a forensic setting \nAccurate identification of bodily fluids is critical in forensic investigations\, with differentiation of menstrual from peripheral blood providing key insights into physiological versus traumatic bleeding. Menstrual blood is a complex mixture of blood\, uterine tissue\, vaginal secretions\, and fibrinolytic products such as D-dimers\, complicating forensic interpretation. Traditional analytical approaches\, including mRNA profiling\, are resource-intensive\, highlighting the need for rapid\, presumptive screening tools. The SERATEC® PMB Test is a lateral flow immunoassay designed to simultaneously detect human haemoglobin and D-dimer\, enabling rapid (<10 min) differentiation of menstrual and peripheral blood. This study evaluated its sensitivity and specificity using serial dilutions of menstrual fluid applied to cotton swabs and fabric substrates\, alongside a panel of forensically relevant biological and non-biological materials. Haemoglobin detection was consistent for peripheral blood\, while D-dimer detection in menstrual fluid varied by donor\, substrate\, and collection method. Specificity testing showed minimal cross-reactivity\, though neat venous blood occasionally produced D-dimer positives\, and trace haemoglobin was observed in saliva\, semen and vaginal secretions\, emphasizing context-dependent interpretation. These results indicate that the SERATEC® PMB Test is a promising rapid presumptive tool for forensic screening\, particularly in sexual assault investigations. Further research on postmortem blood\, mixed fluids\, aged samples\, and diverse physiological and environmental conditions is required to fully validate its operational performance prior to routine forensic use. \nLauren Reid – Investigating Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP) Sensors as a Presumptive Test for Simulant Nitazenes \nNitazenes are an emerging\, highly potent class of illicit substances with increasing global concerns about their involvement in drug overdose fatalities. Currently\, few presumptive tests are available to detect nitazenes in the field or in forensic laboratories. Therefore\, this research aims to develop rapid\, portable electrochemical sensors (Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP)) to detect simulant nitazenes in non-illicit sample matrices. To generate the MIP sensor\, a mixture of the simulant nitazenes and 4-aminobenzoic acid (4-ABA) monomer was electropolymerised onto a multi-walled carbon nanotube-modified screen-printed carbon electrode (MWCNT/SPCE). Simulant nitazenes were subsequently detected by square-wave voltammetry (SWV) through the rebinding ability of the simulants to the MIP cavities. One key finding of this study is that the imidazole motif is electroactive. The MIP sensors indicated that the simulants could be detected electrochemically; however\, the results suggest that adding electron-withdrawing groups\, such as NO2\, can cause electron-shuttling effects that alter SWV detection. Further selectivity testing was conducted on a simulant for metonitazene\, in non-illicit matrices\, indicating that the sensors responded with minimal interference. Therefore\, the MIP sensors developed for simulant nitazenes show great potential as a portable\, field-presumptive test for nitazenes. \nShiona Croft – Enhancing the Sexual Assault Response: Detection and characterisation of lubricants and condoms \nForensic investigation of sexual assault relies heavily on the recovery and interpretation of biological traces\, particularly DNA. Where DNA is absent or insufficient\, such as when a condom is used\, condom and lubricant residues become critical forensic targets for evidentiary corroboration and event reconstruction. Condom use in sexual assault sits between roughly twelve and sixteen percent of reported cases\, correlating with younger perpetrators and weapon use\, and functioning as a deliberate strategy to defeat DNA detection or prevent pregnancy. This evidence type is not confined to condom cases; lubricant applied to facilitate the assault itself is a known and reported feature of these offences\, widening the relevance of this work well beyond the stealthing context alone. \nQueensland’s affirmative consent legislation\, effective September 2024\, explicitly criminalises non-consensual condom removal during an otherwise consensual act. Corroborating this offence depends on detecting assailant DNA and lubricant residue simultaneously\, a direct driver for this project. This is not a Queensland-specific issue\, with up to 32% of women and 19% of men reporting stealthing encounters. \nA structured review of the lubricant forensics literature identified four persistent gaps. Current analytical approaches show limited discrimination between modern formulations\, with GC-MS resolution stalled at class level for two decades. LC-HRMS approaches for non-volatile components remain functionally absent from published methodology. Reference datasets are dated or geographically limited\, with the most cited Australian dataset now historical. Persistence\, transfer\, swab performance\, and kit design have not been studied as a coordinated whole\, and a 2025 systematic review confirmed forensic medical examination kits remain undesigned around lubricant chemistry. \nThese findings were corroborated through direct consultation with an internationally recognised expert. Each gap maps to this project’s aims\, bringing advanced analytical chemistry together with the operational protocols that determine whether that chemistry is collected\, preserved\, and interpreted correctly.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-qld-branch-2026-early-career-researchers-students-symposium/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Microbial Forensics from Bioterrorism and Biocrime to Human Identification
DESCRIPTION:The ANZFSS Queensland Branch is pleased to welcome back Professor Bruce Budowle to present our August seminar. \nBioterrorism and biocrime have been committed by humans for more than two millennia. The field of microbial forensics was developed in response to the anthrax letters attack in 2001 to analyze evidence associated with acts of bioterrorism and biological crimes in which microbes or their toxins are used as weapons with attribution as the ultimate goal. Attribution of microbial evidence is to determine an associated source and perpetrator or group of individuals to the highest degree possible. Microbial forensics combines the practices of epidemiology with the characterization of microbial and microbial-related evidence to assist in determining the specific source of the sample\, as individualizing as possible\, and/or the methods\, means\, processes and locations involved to determine the identity of the perpetrator(s) of an attack. There is a wide variety of microbial species or strains that could serve as possible biothreats (human\, plant\, and animal pathogens). Molecular biology techniques\, such as massively parallel sequencing\, are suited to meet the challenges of characterization and attribution. The field has progressed to include human identification and postmortem interval. \nFeatured Speaker: Professor Bruce Budowle\nDr. Budowle worked at the FBI’s Laboratory Division for 26 years and at Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center for 13 years. He has published more than 750 articles and testified in well over 300 criminal cases in the areas of molecular biology\, population genetics\, statistics\, quality assurance\, and forensic biology. He continues research and work in the areas of forensic genomics (particularly in forensic genetic genealogy) and contributes to supporting humanitarian efforts via human identification. He currently is a visiting professor at the University of Helsinki and a consultant with Othram\, Inc.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/microbial-forensics-from-bioterrorism-and-biocrime-to-human-identification/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T193000
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SUMMARY:New Identification Perspectives with Forensic Genetic Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:The ANZFSS Queensland Branch is pleased to present our May seminar.\n\nFor more than two decades forensic science took a targeted approach of typing relatively small panels of short tandem repeat (STR) markers coupled with capillary electrophoresis for human identification purposes. This approach generally has been highly effective and has been adopted worldwide. However\, it has limitations such as sensitivity of detection\, particularly with highly degraded DNA samples\, resolution power only for direct comparisons and kinship analyses typically with first degree relationships. Additionally\, many investigative leads cannot be developed if the source of forensic biological evidence or a first degree relative of unidentified human remains is not in current government-maintained DNA databases. The advent of massively parallel sequencing (MPS) and dense single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) analyses greatly extends human identification capabilities. \nIndeed\, MPS coupled with forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) overcomes many of the limitations of STR typing\, such as generation of usable DNA profiles from highly degraded samples and kinship associations as distant as 7th to 9th degree relatives. To establish potential kinship relationships\, dense SNP data are searched against a database(s) of reference samples from consented volunteers. Associations are made primarily on identity-by-descent (IBD) segment analysis in which homologous chromosomal regions are measured in centimorgans (cMs)\, with the amount and total size of shared segments serving as indicators of genetic relationships. Larger shared segments typically signify closer kinship\, while smaller shared segments indicate more distant relationships. Thus\, FGG by searching for near and distant relatives and the increased sensitivity of detection offered by MPS greatly expands the range of cases in which DNA evidence can generate investigative leads. \nWith these capabilities there is a need to go beyond predominantly human-centered workflows and limited hypothesis testing and instead embrace automation and capabilities to reason consistently\, transparently\, and at scale over increasingly complex genetic\, genealogical\, and contextual information. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be an enabling layer which is particularly suited for FGG as a computational decision-support system(s) that structures\, prioritizes\, and documents reasoning over genetic associations\, genealogical structures\, and investigative context during identity hypothesis development. Properly designed AI-enabled systems offer a path to sustainably scaling FGG while supporting scientific rigor. Lastly\, the incorporation of FGG and AI into operational laboratories and investigative agencies requires governance mechanisms that ensure transparency\, accountability\, privacy protection\, and human oversight. \nFeatured Speaker: Professor Bruce Budowle\nDr. Budowle worked at the FBI’s Laboratory Division for 26 years and at Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center for 13 years. He has published more than 750 articles and testified in well over 300 criminal cases in the areas of molecular biology\, population genetics\, statistics\, quality assurance\, and forensic biology. He continues research and work in the areas of forensic genomics (particularly in forensic genetic genealogy) and contributes to supporting humanitarian efforts via human identification. He currently is a visiting professor at the University of Helsinki and a consultant with Othram\, Inc.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/new-identification-perspectives-with-forensic-genetic-genealogy/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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SUMMARY:Forensic Science: An International Perspective
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming presentation on 8 May at 6 PM at Forensic Science Qld (FSQ). The event\, titled “Forensic Science: An International Perspective\,” will feature Laeeque Ahmed\, Carlijn Steen and Bart Blankers\, esteemed experts in their fields. They will share valuable insights and innovative ideas that are sure to inspire and inform. This is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge\, network with fellow members\, and engage in a lively discussion. \nThe presentation will be available via live stream\, with a Teams link sent to registered attendees on the day of the event. For those joining us in person\, light refreshments will be provided before the presentation. We look forward to seeing you there! \nPresenters\nLaeeque Ahmed \nLaeeque Ahmed joined Forensic Science Queensland in August 2024 as a Senior Scientist in the Forensic Biology Division. With over a decade of experience\, he has led pivotal DNA investigations at the Punjab Forensic Science Agency in Pakistan. He has resolved numerous high-profile cases\, including terrorism\, homicide\, disaster victim identification\, and serial sexual assault cases. At the ANZFSS meeting\, Laeeque will discuss his role as the lead DNA analyst in the high-profile Zainab rape and murder case in Pakistan\, highlighting the power of forensic DNA in criminal investigations and its lasting impact on forensic practices in the region. \nCarlijn Steen \nCarlijn Steen completed her research master ‘Biomedical Science’ with a specialisation in Genetics and Genomics at Maastricht University in The Netherlands. She then started her career in Forensic Science as a Forensic Scientist at The Maastricht Forensic Institute (TMFI) where she was trained.  She has coordinated and reported various types of cases. Besides casework\, she was involved in project management\, quality assurance and validations with a specific focus on continuous improvement of methodologies at TMFI. In October 2024\, she moved to Brisbane to work as a Senior Forensic Scientist at Forensic Science Queensland to case manage and report major crimes. \nBart Blankers \nBart Blankers completed a master’s in biomedical sciences at the University of Amsterdam and a master’s in forensic science at King’s College in the UK. He then joined The Netherlands Forensic Institute where her was trained as a Forensic DNA expert. When he left the NFI\, he was employed by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior where he did policy development and management. During this time\, he was employed on a part time basis by The Maastricht Forensic Institute as a Senior Forensic Scientist. He eventually joined TMFI full time where\, besides doing casework\, he held a position as team leader and member of the management team. In October 2024 he moved to Brisbane and joined Forensic Science Queensland as a Senior Forensic Scientist. During his career Bart has worked on many different types of cases\, been involved with R&D\, done quality assurance\, and provided training to experts and members of the criminal justice system.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/forensic-science-an-international-perspective/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,Queensland
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SUMMARY:2024 Qld Branch AGM and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:CBRN Exercises Generating R&D Opportunities \nPresented by Dr Mike Logan (QFS) and S/Sgt Andy Rowan (QPS) \nThe first part of the presentations will outline Australia’s involvement with CAPEX\, since 2006\, including the challenges and opportunities encountered.  This will cover some of the lessons identified by the teams alongside the many positive outcomes generated from the challenging CBR scenarios. \nCAPEX brings international Forensic CBR responders together to complete several exercise scenarios designed around shared threats\, to identify areas for development and future research.  Scenarios are intended to provide a framework for the participating national teams.  The foundations of the scenarios are shared\, but the specifics vary to allow different national objectives.  The exercise is co-ordinated by a rotating lead nation hosting the event. Current theme for CAPEX is on-scene forensic and scientific exploitation.  This continues development from previous iterations of CAPEX\, from “minimum time on scene” through to “crime scene to court”. \nThe second part of the presentation will provide an overview on the resources and practices available responders that will help assess and manage risks in the crime scenes they attend.  This will involve case study examples from scenes examined in Queensland by the Hazardous Environment Examination Team. \nBIOS: \nAndy ROWAN\, S/Sgt forensic coordinator\, currently attached to the homicide squad\, cold case team. Has been in forensic services for over 30 years working in both scenes of crime and scientific section. \nDr. Mike Logan\, is a chief superintendent at Qld fire service\, officer in charge of the scientific and research branch.  Mike and his team of scientific officers are recognised internationally as experts in hazardous materials response. \nBoth Mike and Andy represent QLD and Australia on various national and international expert panels in relation to hazardous scene response and examination. \n  \nFor registrations to AGM and Presentation: https://members.anzfss.org/booking.php?id=64 \nFor nominations to the Qld Branch Commitee and Proxy Forms: https://anzfss.org.au/2024/08/28/qld-branch-committee-nomination-form-for-2024-2025/ \n  \nANZFSS Qld Branch invited you to a Microsoft Teams Meeting: \n2024 AGM and Presentation: CBRN Exercises Generating R&D Opportunities\nThursday\, 17 October 2024\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (EST) \nMeeting link: 2024 AGM and Presentation: CBRN Exercises Generating R&D Opportunities | Microsoft Teams | Meet-up-Join
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/2024-qld-branch-agm-and-presentation/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240821T173000
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SUMMARY:2024 Qld Branch Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Our next exciting event is our 2024 Branch Symposium in collaboration with Forensic Science Queensland. Come and support our students or early career practioners and engage in amazing networking opportunities with members of Forensic Science Queensland.\nThis event is designed to be a supportive environment to present research and engage with the broader forensic science community. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Wednesday\, August 21st (Please register by 20 August\, including any dietary requirements) \nTime: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm (please arrive 10 minutes early to check in with security) \nLocation: Forensic Science Queensland Conference Theatre\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains \nEntry: Free for all \nFollowing the symposium\, there will be an opportunity for networking\, making it an excellent avenue for students to attend and connect with professionals in the field. The program is viewable above with 7 presentations from across multiple disciplines. Plus\, a brief presentation by Dr. Linzi Wilson-Wilde OAM (A/Director FSQ). \nA call for abstracts to present have now closed. Thank you to all our applicants! \nFor registrations\, please register via https://members.anzfss.org/booking.php?id=52 \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event! \nFor any questions\, please reach out to anzfssqldbranch@gmail.com
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/2024-qld-branch-symposium/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240717T193000
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SUMMARY:Qld Branch Presentation
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce our next presentation! We are fortunate to have 4 highly experienced chemists presenting topical discussions from the Illicit Drug and Toxicology Groups. \nNew psychoactive substances in Qld drug analysis: Trends and shared challenges – Karen Blakey – Senior Chemist\, Illicit Drug Group\, FSQ\nA method to determine kava lactone compounds in blood specimens – Gemma Bright – Toxicology Group\, FSS\nNitazene detections in Qld Illicit Drug casework – Vicky Cusack – Chemist\, Illicit Drug Group\, FSQ \nIdentification of 2’-fluoro-2-oxo-PCE in emergency cases in Queensland – Melissa Trujillo Uruena – Toxicology Group\, FSS \nWednesday 17 July – 5.45 pm for a 6pm start. Please allow 10 minutes for registration at FSQ security. \nTo register to attend: ANZFSS Event Booking | ANZFSS \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this exciting presentation night.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/qld-branch-presentation/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240424T193000
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SUMMARY:New Psychoactive Substances in Wastewater\, Dr Richard Bade
DESCRIPTION:Dr Richard Bade is an Australian Research Council DECRA Senior Research Fellow at the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) at The University of Queensland. He obtained his PhD from the University Jaume I\, Castellon\, Spain in 2016\, which focussed on analytical tools for the investigation of licit and illicit drug residues in water before joining the Population Health Chemistry Group at the University of South Australia from 2017 – 2021\, where his research focussed on the development of quantitative and qualitative methods for the determination of illicit drugs in wastewater. His current research interests are associated with the development and application of analytical methods for the determination of new psychoactive substances in wastewater. \nWhen: Wednesday 24th April 2024\, 5.45pm for a 6pm start (please allow 10 minutes to register with security). \nWhere: Forensic Science Queensland (FSQ) Conference Theatre \nCost: Free for members; $5 for student non-members; $10 for non-members. \nBooking link: https://members.anzfss.org/booking.php?id=42 (please include any dietary requirements). \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this event.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/new-psychoactive-substances-in-wastewater-dr-richard-bade/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,Queensland
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DESCRIPTION:Dr Christopher Day is a Consultant Forensic Pathologist and has an undergraduate Bachelor of Applied Science and postgraduate Medicine (MBBS)\, both attained here in Queensland. His specialist pathology training has been in southeast Queensland and includes forensic pathology training at FSS. He attained a fellowship with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in 2016 and has been at FSS in a registrar and consultant position since 2014. \nDr Day has kindly agreed to give an updated case study presentation\, following from his presentation earlier this year. Please note\, the nature of this presentation may lend itself to graphic and potentially disturbing images. \nFor bookings\, please visit: https://members.anzfss.org/booking.php?id=31
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/2475/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,Queensland
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231109T193000
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SUMMARY:Qld Branch Presentation - Dr. Christopher Day - Case Studies in Forensic Pathology
DESCRIPTION:Dr Christopher Day is a Consultant Forensic Pathologist and has an undergraduate Bachelor of Applied Science and postgraduate Medicine (MBBS)\, both attained here in Queensland. His specialist pathology training has been in southeast Queensland and includes forensic pathology training at FSS. He attained a fellowship with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in 2016 and has been at FSS in a registrar and consultant position since 2014.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/qld-branch-presentation-dr-christopher-day-case-studies-in-forensic-pathology/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230314T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230314T193000
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SUMMARY:From Crime Scenes to Clean Spaces: Investigating Trace DNA Analysis and Self-Cleaning Substrates - Dr Dan Bonsu
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce our first presentation of 2023 – From Crime Scenes to Clean Spaces: Investigating Trace DNA Analysis and Self-Cleaning Substrates by Dr Dan Bonsu (Chemistry and Forensic Sciences\, Griffith University) \nDan holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide and has recently joined the Griffith Sciences group from Forensic Science Queensland. With research interests in biometrics\, genetics\, and analytical chemistry\, Dan is currently focused on streamlining workflows for analysing trace DNA samples and sexual assault evidence\, as well as developing new methods for recovering trace DNA from metal substrates found at crime scenes. \nLocard’s principle assumes that\, apart from anthropological activities or natural (environmental) occurrences\, trace biomaterial resulting from human contact with items may persist\, potentially becoming evidence with probative value\, for example\, in a criminal investigation. While this principle has been “tried and tested\,” its applicability to substrates that have a mechanism to self-clean by breaking down organic material on their surfaces has not been investigated. \nThis presentation explores the persistence\, recovery\, and amplification of trace DNA from self-cleaning surfaces and its implications for investigative forensics. \nTuesday 14th March\, QHFSS Conference Theatre – 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 5.45 pm (door will open at 5.30 pm. Please allow 10 minutes to check in with the security desk which is adjacent to the conference theatre). \nPlease Book via: https://members.anzfss.org/booking.php?id=5 \n  \n 
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/from-crime-scenes-to-clean-spaces-investigating-trace-dna-analysis-and-self-cleaning-substrates-dr-dan-bonsu/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221117T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221117T190000
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SUMMARY:Qld Branch Symposium Award winner's presenatations
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in celebrating the Qld Branch Symposium Award winners who will be presenting either their research and/or experiences from the recent Symposium. \nGeorgia Teese: Developing a method for the detection\, sampling\, and Human DNA profiling of blood-stained soil \nEden Whittaker: Evaluation of crime scene scanning and mapping tools \nDr. Jasmine Connell: Evaluating the suitability of current mitochondrial DNA interpretation guidelines for  multigenerational whole mitochondrial genome comparisons \nDr. William Gee: Assessing HFE-7100 of all-in-one iodine naphthoflavone finger-mark developers \nBrendan Miller: 3\,4-Dimethyl-5-phenyl-2-oxazolidinone: Artefact or intermediate? \nA/Prof. Sarah Cresswell: Discipline Chair: Education and Training \nDr. Peter Culshaw: Discipline Chair: Illicit Drugs and Clandestine laboratories \nQHFSS Conference Theatre – 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains from 5.15 pm (Please allow 10 minutes to sign in with security) \nPlease book at: https://members.anzfss.org/booking.php?id=245
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/qld-branch-symposium-award-winners-presenatations/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,Queensland
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