American Academy of Forensic Sciences

06/23/2026

One system. SWATH® acquisition. Defensible results.

Dr. Alex Krotulski walks through a complete LC–MS QTOF workflow for kratom alkaloid analysis in blood and consumer products.

Reserve your place today – live attendees earn a certificate! https://events.bizzabo.com/FLT11?utm_source=aafs&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=flt11

06/17/2026

How to mitigate the risk of transfer of ( ) during arrest protocols?

See what precautions can protect evidence integrity in a recent article: https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.70252

06/16/2026

Kratom testing demands are growing. Is your workflow keeping up?

Join our FLT #11 seminar to discover a single-platform QTOF method built for forensic and clinical labs.

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06/10/2026

Still switching between platforms for kratom analysis?

Dr. Alex Krotulski shows you how to screen and quantify alkaloids in one LC–MS QTOF run. Less complexity, more confidence.

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06/05/2026

The deadline to apply for the Field and Lucas Research Grants is quickly approaching!

The FSF Kenneth S. Field Grants (up to $1,500) and the Douglas M. Lucas Grants ($1,501–$6,000) intend to help initiate original in-depth, problem-oriented research.

Foundation NewsFSF Field and Lucas Research Grants—June 15 Deadline ReminderJune 05, 2026Source: Ashley Fullam, Meetings & Education ManagerShareShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInPurpose and Award: The Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) Research Grants are intended to help the inve...

06/04/2026

It's time to start prepping for in Orlando, Florida!

What forensic-related challenges are waiting for us " ?"

Get youe abstracts submitted now before the August 1 deadline. More information: https://www.aafs.org/annual-conference/abstract-submission

06/03/2026

Can results hold up in court?

A new workflow converts match scores into statistically validated evidence — tested on a real case.

Learn more in recent article: https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.70234

05/27/2026

Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Forensic Sciences ( )!

is seeking a visionary leader to drive the future of its premier forensic science journal. Deadline: May 31, 2026

Learn more:

JFS NewsCall for Applications Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Forensic SciencesMay 08, 2026Source: Michael A. Peat, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Forensic SciencesShareShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInThe Search Committee for the Journal of Forensic Sciences (JFS), the official publi...

05/20/2026

Ever wondered if can more accurately analyze *BloodstainPatterns than human analysts?

Participants were asked to classify 40 test bloodstain pattern images of wipes and 20 swipes.

Learn who was more accurate in recent article: https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.70225

05/14/2026

Reminder for those interested in the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Forensic Sciences:

JFS NewsCall for Applications Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Forensic SciencesApril 24, 2026Source: Michael A. Peat, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Forensic SciencesShareShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInThe Search Committee for the Journal of Forensic Sciences (JFS), the official pub...