News Related to: Pathology/Biology
Thank You 2018 AAFS Annual Meeting Financial Supporters!
AAFS would like to thank the following financial supporters for their generous contributions that led to the success of the 2018 American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) 70th Annual Scientific Meeting: A & M Forensics and Engineering, Inc. supported the General Section Reception Laurelanne Bundens supported the Anthropology Section Reception Agilent Technologies, Inc. supported the […]
Synthetic Opioids Epidemic and Forensic Science: A Multidisciplinary Session
The scientific program of the upcoming AAFS 70th Annual Scientific Meeting is definitely not devoid of diverse perspectives focused on the current synthetic opioids mortality crisis in our society. You will not want to miss this multidisciplinary session held on Thursday, February 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., hosted by the Criminalistics Section (Session […]
NIJ’s FY2018 Solicitation for Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime
Source: Jonathan G. McGrath, PhD, MSFS The National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) drugs and crime portfolio supports research on law enforcement efforts to deter, investigate, prosecute, and address illegal drug trafficking, markets, and use. This FY2018 solicitation will seek investigator-initiated proposals to conduct applied research on evidence-based tools, protocols, and policies for state, local, and […]
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein Will Speak at the Plenary Session of Our 70th Anniversary Meeting
The 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting Plenary Session Committee is delighted to announce to our membership that our country’s Deputy Attorney General, Rod J. Rosenstein, will travel to Seattle, WA, to speak at the Plenary Session on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. During his presentation, DAG Rosenstein will speak about “The Department of Justice’s Commitment to Advancing […]
YFSF Special Session
Sources: Amanda R. Hale, MA, Special Session Chair, and Zain Bhaloo, MSc, Special Session Co-Chair The Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF) Special Session Committee is preparing for our all-day special session coming up soon. This year’s theme is Research in Science: How Young Scientists Can Shape A Better Future, and it is all about our […]
American Board of Criminalistics Is Seeking Subject Matter Experts
The American Board of Criminalistics is looking for forensic examiners in all disciplines! This is an opportunity to be a volunteer subject matter expert for creating a new occupational analysis in efforts to redevelop the General Forensic Examination. If you are interested, please click HERE for more information.
Young Forensic Scientists Forum
Sources: Jeremy Manheim, BYOP Chair, Alexandria Anstett, MS, BYOP Co-Chair, Alyssa J. Badgley, MS, BYOS Chair, and Ashley E. Foster, MAS, BYOS Co-Chair All AAFS meeting attendees are invited to the Young Forensic Scientists Forum Bring Your Own Slides (BYOS) and Bring Your Own Poster (BYOP) sessions! The BYOS session is Wednesday, February 21, from […]
Academy Cup — Submit Your Questions Now!
Source: Carla Miller Noziglia, MS, Academy Cup Co-Chair The modest Mentorship in Motion has grown into the go-for-the-roses Academy Cup. This anticipated event culminates in the presentation of the Academy Cup during the AAFS Annual Business Meeting. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 21, at 8:00 a.m. Come early and be prepared for excitement, suspense, teamwork, […]
Best Chapter Awarded to Forensic Microbiology Authors
Source: David O. Carter, PhD, Pathology/Biology Section Secretary The Forensic Science in Focus series is already starting to receive recognition throughout the forensic science community. Jared Castle, PhD student in the College of Science & Engineering at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, and co-authors Claire Lenehan, Stewart Walker, Danielle Butzbach, Paul Kirkbride, and Frank Reith, were […]
Academy Cup — A Quiz Game to Test Your Knowledge of the AAFS
The AAFS Academy Cup — which has grown from the modest Mentorship in Motion — will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, before the Plenary Session. Teams meet at 8:00 a.m., an hour before the Plenary Session, for instructions and team strategy. The game will begin at 8:15 a.m. and consists of multiple-choice and […]
Irvin M. Sopher, MD, DDS: Retired Fellow of the Pathology/Biology Section, November 2017
70th Annual Scientific Meeting Award Presentations
Join us on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, in acknowledging your colleagues as they are presented and recognized for the following awards. AAFS Distinguished Fellow Honoree: Virginia A. Lynch, MSN AAFS Outstanding Early Career Achievement in Forensic Science Award: Lavinia Iancu, PhD 2018 Section Award Honorees Anthropology Section’s T. Dale Stewart Award: P. Willey, PhD J. Lawrence Angel […]
You’ve Decided You Want a Career in Forensic Science … Now What?
Source: Brittany N. Beyer, MS, YFSF Secretary Welcome to the wonderful world of forensic science. Maybe you took a ride-along with your local law enforcement agency or maybe you saw an episode of whatever iteration CSI is on, and thought, “Huh … that seems cool!” (In reality, it’s not like it is on television!) […]
Edward Johnston, MD: Retired Fellow of the Pathology/Biology Section, October 2017
Pathology/Biology — October 2017
Source: David O. Carter, PhD, Section Secretary The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) seeks Forensic Specialists for several positions worldwide beginning in 2018. Evolve your career with the ICRC Forensic Team to help shape forensic programs and infrastructures in countries affected by armed conflict, other situations of violence, and disasters. The ICRC offers […]
General Section News — October 2017
Source: Steven C. Clark, PhD, Section Secretary Another summer is history, and fall is here. Now is the time to make your plans to attend the 2018 AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, WA. Hotels around the Washington State Convention Center fill up quickly because Seattle is such a great meeting site! There are […]
Wake Up to Professional Development … and Bacon!
Source: Brittany N. Beyer, MS, YFSF Secretary An exciting change is coming to the 2018 Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF) Breakfast Session in Seattle, WA. In years past, the YFSF Breakfast Session has only been open to those who register and attend the Forum as a whole. This year, the Breakfast Session will become part […]
Research in Science: How Young Scientists Can Shape a Better Future
Source: Brittany N. Beyer, MS, YFSF Secretary The Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF) Special Session Committee hopes everyone is gearing up for another great AAFS annual meeting in February. The YFSF Special Session will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in Seattle, WA. Our theme this year is Research in Science: How Young Scientists […]
Lavinia Iancu Honored With AAFS Outstanding Early Career Achievement in Forensic Science Award
The AAFS Past Presidents Council is pleased to announce that the recipient of the Outstanding Early Career Achievement in Forensic Science Award is Lavinia Iancu, PhD, an Associate Member in the Pathology/Biology Section. The award will be presented by John Gerns, Chair of the Past Presidents Council, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, during the AAFS Annual Business […]