Florida International University in Miami, FL

Event Agenda

	Session Title	Speakers
May 31 Tue	Using Digital Forensics in Analysis and Enumeration Blockchain Technology 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Ehab ABDULRAHMAN Government
	A Blood-stain Database for Forensic Aims: A Validation Study 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Davide Carbonaro Bio Forensics Research Center
	A Semen-stain Database for Forensic Aims: A Validation Study 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Giovanni Pezzella Bio Forensics Research Center
	Impact of Soil Adsorption on Vapor Transport of Buried TNT-Based Explosives 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Emma Calabrese Florida International University
	Effects of Degradative Stress on the Headspace Profile of Fentanyl 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Leann Forte Florida International University
	The Evaluation of a Heated Can Headspace Sampling Method Coupled to the Capillary Microextraction of Volatiles (CMV) Device Using Common Ignitable Liquids 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Nicole Valdes Florida International University
	Development of a Paper-based Sol-Gel Vapochromic Sensor for the Detection of VOC Cross-Contamination within Canine Training Aid Kits 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Janet Crespo Cajigas FIU
	Short-column Gas-chromatography for the Analyses of Thermally Labile and High Boiling Compounds 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Luciano Arantes Universidade de Brasília
	Analysis of Cannabis Exposure and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Exhaled Breath Condensate and Oral Fluid. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Meena Swaminathan Florida International University
	Judicial Gatekeeping of Scientific Evidence and Experts in Criminal Adjudications: Case Study from India 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Poulomi Bhadra O.P. Jindal Global University
	Validation of a Screening Method for 700+ New Psychoactive Substances in Authentic Urine by Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry (LC-QqQ-MS) 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Rebecca Smith Florida International University
	Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Ephedra and Related Compounds in Web of Science (WOS) Between 1980-2022 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by H.H. Sevil Atasoy Uskudar University- United Nations International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), Burak Sandıkçı Karabuk University
	An Investigation to Corroborate Volatile and Biological Profiles of Human Odor for Forensic Subject Identification 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Chantrell Frazier Florida International University
	An Investigation of the Effect of Temperature and Humidity on the Formation of Antemortem Root Banding 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Mae Griffin University of New Haven
	Analysis of Human Hemoglobin Covalently Adducted at the Beta Chain 93 Cysteine by Reactive Metabolites as Potential Biomarkers of Abused Drug Exposure 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by William Morrison Florida International University
	Using PMRB from Animal Hair Analysis to Combat Wildlife Trafficking Crimes 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Caitlin Gamelin University of New Haven
	Unusual Bullet Hole Characteristic- A Case Report 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Alycia Smentkiewicz Greensboro Police Department
	Application of Bayesian Belief Network Modeling to Numerically Simulated Imagery Variables for Evidential Search Retrieval 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Nicholas Scott Riverside Research
	Visualization of Obscured Gunshot Residue with Alternate Light Sources and Infrared (IR) Imaging: A Comparison 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Mark Vecellio West Virginia University- Institute of Technology
	Development of a Microwave Method to Improve Rapid-direct PCR Analysis of Forensic Samples 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Fabiana Taglia Florida International University
	A General Workflow for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Hydrogen Peroxide 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Bee Hua Chua Heath Sciences Authority (Singapore)
	Differentiation of Structurally Similar Fentanyl Analogs with Theoretical and Experimental Analysis by Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Sevde Dogruer Erkok Florida International University
	In Vitro Generation of Reactive Drug Metabolites and Trapping by a Thiol-Containing Hemoglobin Peptide 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Ludmyla S. Tavares Florida International University
	Survey of Contamination and Degradation in the Lifetime of a Canine Training Aids 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Katherine Castro Florida International University
	Comparative Biotransformation of New Psychoactive Substances by Human Liver Microsomes, Electrochemical Oxidation, and In Silico Analysis 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Leonardo Maya Florida International University
Jun 06 Mon	Keynote Panel Discussion 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM by Kenneth Furton FIU, Shyam Sunder National Institute of Standards and Technology, Beth Ordeman Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory
	Welcome - Moderator: Dr. Kenneth G. Furton 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM
	A Cautionary Tale: Forensic Chemistry + Lack of Quality Control = Daubert 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM by
	Analysis of Traditional and Novel Chemical Agents on a Portable GCMS 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM by Evan Durnal MRIGlobal
	Chemistry Section Presentations 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
	Evaluation of Three Extraction Techniques for the Analysis of 11 Drugs and Metabolites in Authentic 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM by Brianna Spear FIU
	CBRNE Protection, Detection, and Collection Database 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM by Evan Durnal MRIGlobal
	Lunch 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
	The Web of Plenty: Leveraging the Abundance of Free, On-Demand Online Forensic Content 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM by Kimberlee Moran Rutgers University - Camden
	Research and Publication in the Forensic Sciences 01:30 PM - 05:30 PM by Max Houck FIU Global Forensic & Justice Center, Jeff Teitelbaum FIU Global Forensic & Justice Center
Jun 07 Tue	Mobile Device Acquisitions: Advancing Forensic Interviews 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM by Richard Frawley ADF Solutions
	Welcome - Moderator: Dr. Max Houck 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM
	Neuroscience for Investigators - Memory and Cognition 09:20 AM - 11:20 AM by Michael Dudley United Nations
	Serving Our Community and State: The Sexual Assault Nurse Exam Center at Florida International University 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM by Tami Thomas Florida International University, Nuria Rodriguez Florida International University
	Lunch 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
	Family Assistance Centers in Mass Disasters 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM by Deborah Goldfarb Florida International University, Howard Way DVI RESILIENCE: www.dviresilience.com, Frank DePaolo Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York
	Detection and Mass Disaster Section 02:00 PM - 02:40 PM
	Human Scent Biometrics: A Pilot Study in Source-Origin Determination 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM by Vidia Gokool Florida International University
	Drone In Disaster Victim Identification: Optimising The Height And Camera Specifications Of A High-End Drone 02:20 PM - 02:40 PM by Natassya Ezzaty Mohd Sabri Universiti Teknologi MARA
	An Introduction to the DBLR™ Software for forensic DNA 02:45 PM - 04:45 PM by Maarten Kruijver ESR
Jun 08 Wed	Welcome - Moderator: Dr. DeEtta Mills 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM
	Introduction to Veterinary Forensics 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM by Elizabeth Pearlman ASPCA
	Forensic Veterinary Section Presentations 09:30 AM - 10:10 AM
	Role of the Veterinarian in Suspected Cases of Animal Cruelty 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM by Elizabeth Pearlman ASPCA
	The Use of Forensic Osteology in Animal Cruelty Investigations 09:50 AM - 10:10 AM by Amanda Fitch ASPCA
	The FIU Professional Science Master's Series 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM by Max Houck FIU Global Forensic & Justice Center
	US Regulation of Face Recognition - How to Comply 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM by David Ray Rank One Computing
	Recovery of Houston 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM by Peter Stout Houston Forensics Science Center
	Lunch 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
	DNA, Anthropology, and Genetic Genealogy Section 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
	Evaluation of the Presence of Artifacts in the Forensic Biological Examination 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM by Eugenio D'Orio Bio Forensics Research Center
	Forensic Taphonomy: Past, Present and Future Avenues 01:20 PM - 01:40 PM by Hayden McKee-Zech University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Sarah Schwing University of Tennessee, Knoxville
	Unraveling the Mummy: The Effects of Natural Mummification on the Recovery and Degradation of DNA 01:40 PM - 02:00 PM by Marissa Gandolfo-Muller George Mason University
	Decoding Forensic Genetic Genealogy: Using Forensic STR Typing as a Template 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM by Claire Glynn University of New Haven
	Solving the 59-year-old Cold Case Murder 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM by Mitch Morrissey United Data Connect, Joan Hanlon United Data Connect
Jun 09 Thu	Strange Bedfellows: Why is Forensic Science Inside Law Enforcement Organizations? 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM by Max Houck FIU Global Forensic & Justice Center
	Welcome - Moderators: Kevin Lothridge & Dr. Howard Holness 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM
	Why a Lawyer Should Be on Your Management Team and Why That Lawyer Needs NAFLC 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM by Amy Jenkins Virginia Department of Forensic Science
	Criminal Justice Section Presentations 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM
	The Reliability of Interpreter Memory 09:50 AM - 10:10 AM by Maria Sparacino Florida International University
	Data Mining on Oklahoma’s Death Row and its Current Occupants, Their Crimes, and the McGirt Ruling 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM by Ella Dreese University of Central Oklahoma, Rhonda Williams University of Central Oklahoma
	The Evolution and Impact of the Child Sexual Assault Forensic Interview in Guyana: A Pioneering Multidisciplinary Intervention in the Caribbean and a Novel Approach for Low Middle-Income Countries. 10:30 AM - 10:50 PM by Sean Smith Critical-Care Professionals International, Marissa Seepersaud Critical-Care Professionals International/Guyana Flying Health Services (CCPI/GFHS)
	3D Correlations in Automated Ballistic Identification Systems Using the Evofinder® 10:50 AM - 12:50 PM by Logan Eickhoff Leeds Forensic Systems, Inc.
	Lunch 12:50 PM - 01:30 PM
	Fighting Crime with Lasers 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM by Simona Francese Sheffield Hallam University
	Differentiation of Structurally Similar Fentanyl Analogs with Theoretical and Experimental Analysis by Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM by Sevde Dogruer Erkok Florida International University, Emily Hernandez Florida International University
	Chemistry and Trace Section Presentations 02:00 PM - 03:10 PM
	Soil as Trace Intelligence and Evidence 02:20 PM - 02:40 PM by Lorna Dawson JHI and SEFARI Gateway
	Re-examination of Cold Case Prints Using Digital Enhancement and AFIS 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM by John Guzzwell CSIpix
	Imaging Porous Fingerprint Evidence: Using Innovative New Techniques to Streamline the Examination of Paper Evidence for Fingerprints 03:15 PM - 05:15 PM by Rebecca Nick Foster + Freeman USA
Jun 10 Fri	Implementation and Casework Application of NGS in a Forensic DNA Laboratory 09:20 AM - 09:40 AM by Teresa Cheromcha DNA Labs International, Sarah Miller DNA Labs International
	DNA Section Presentations 09:20 AM - 12:10 PM
	Welcome - Moderator: Gerald LaPorte 09:20 AM - 09:20 AM
	Cost Comparison of RapidHIT ID System with Conventional Forensic DNA Analysis Using FORESIGHT Metric 09:40 AM - 10:00 AM by Max Houck FIU Global Forensic & Justice Center, Paul Speaker West Virginia University
	Reducing SAK Backlogs with Automated Differential Digestion 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM by Lisbeth Colon DNA Labs International, Andre Kartick DNA Labs International
	Unlocking Cold Cases with a Scientific Key 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM by Robert Green University of Kent
	Break 10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
	“Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful” – A comparison of likelihood ratios obtained from EuroForMix and STRmix™ 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM by Kevin Cheng Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) & The University of Auckland
	Analyzing Epigenetic Body Fluid ID using Waste with Novel Recovery Strategies 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM by Rachel Tolces FIU
	The Effect of the Double-Swab Technique on the DNA Amounts of Biological Samples Obtained from the Crime Scene 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM by Buse Bayraktar Uskudar University
	Forensic Epigenetics, Novel Methods for Body Fluid Identification and Phenotyping 11:50 AM - 12:10 PM by Bruce McCord Florida International University
Jun 26 Sun	The Creation of a Presumptive Multiplex Kit to Test for the Presence of Domestic Animal Mitochondrial DNA in Cases of Presumed Animal Abuse 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM by Lindsey Kaufman Florida International University