HYBRID
When: September 14th - September 17th, 2026
Drug toxicity remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, demanding strong collaboration between forensic pathologists and toxicologists to accurately determine cause and manner of death. From Scene to Certification: Bridging Forensic Pathology and Toxicology is a premier annual hybrid training led by Dr. Barry Logan, PhD, F-ABFT, and the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE). This flagship program unites both disciplines in an in-depth exploration of drug-related death investigation — from scene assessment and autopsy to toxicology interpretation and death certification.
Dates
- Monday, September 14th, 2026, from 9:00am ET – 5:00pm ET
- Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, from 9:00am ET – 5:00pm ET
- Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, from 9:00am ET – 5:00pm ET
- Thursday, September 17th, 2026, from 9:00am ET – 5:00pm ET
Guided by Dr. Logan and an expert faculty of forensic toxicologists, pathologists, and medicolegal death investigators, participants will immerse themselves in four full days of interactive lectures, case-based learning, and open discussion. The course emphasizes the integration of toxicological results with investigative and autopsy findings, and highlights the critical communication needed between pathologists and toxicologists to reach sound, defensible conclusions.
Throughout the course, participants will explore best practices in investigating suspected drug-related deaths and gain insight into the pharmacology, toxicology, and interpretation of major drug classes — including opioids, CNS depressants, stimulants, antidepressants, antipsychotics, novel psychoactive substances, hallucinogens, anticonvulsants, and alcohol. Sessions will also address the challenges of postmortem redistribution and emerging drug trends shaping forensic practice in 2026 and beyond.
This course is designed for forensic pathology fellows and practicing forensic pathologists who wish to strengthen their knowledge of toxicological interpretation and meet NAME/ACGME toxicology training requirements. It is equally valuable for forensic toxicologists seeking to enhance interpretive skills and gain a deeper understanding of pathological findings, as well as medical examiners, coroners, and death investigators involved in the investigation and certification of drug-related deaths. By bringing these professionals together, the course fosters a collaborative learning environment that mirrors the teamwork essential in real-world medicolegal casework.
With our world-renowned Hybrid Course platform, participants may join us in person at the state-of-the-art CFSRE facility in Horsham, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia, or take part live online through our interactive virtual platform. The hybrid format ensures that all attendees — onsite or virtual — can fully engage through real-time Q&A, discussion, and case analysis. Participants will also enjoy an exclusive tour of both the CFSRE Laboratory and the NMS Labs facility, offering a behind-the-scenes look at advanced analytical and research technologies used in forensic toxicology today.
Attendees will learn directly from leading forensic scientists, toxicologists, and pathologists who bring years of practical experience to every session. The program builds a working understanding of how to interpret toxicology results within the full investigative context and apply those findings to cause and manner of death determinations. Participants will fulfill fellowship and continuing education requirements in forensic toxicology, expand their professional networks, and gain practical insight into real-world case interpretation. Above all, this interactive, case-based program — led by Dr. Barry Logan and the CFSRE faculty — bridges science, medicine, and the medicolegal process from scene to certification.
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*At the CFSRE, we always record all of our LIVE events and convert them into an archival, on-demand recording. This allows our attendees to view the event at a time that is more convenient for their schedules, as well as revisit the material at any time for a refresher of the course. We typically have the archival recordings back into the system for viewing within 24 hours of completion of that day’s event. For this course, we will have the recordings labeled in the specific day's folder before the next day’s presentations begin! This quick turnaround for our recordings will help keep the attendees viewing the archivals as close to real-time as possible during the course of the week’s presentations.
