Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

We are the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee. Our mission is to raise standards and promote a realistic understanding of forensic science. All of what we do is with and in support of the justice system . Find out more about us here https://lnkd.in/evaGVht #research #science #justice #universities #missions

✨ Huge congratulations to Riyadh Alghamdi, a 1st year PhD student Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science on attending their very first conference — European Workplace Drug Testing Society (EWDTS) in Barcelona. He presented his research titled: "Evaluation of xylazine immunoassay test strips for the rapid in-situ detection of xylazine: Assessment of limit of detection and selectivity." This study addresses a critical and timely issue: the potential use of xylazine immunoassay test strips in an “off-label” context. While previous studies, have suggested possible utility in this space, Riyadh’s findings indicate that these strips are not suitable for reliable in-situ detection of xylazine. The research highlights important limitations in both detection sensitivity and selectivity. These results carry important implications for both workplace drug testing 🏢 and harm reduction efforts 💊, especially as the field continues to struggle with the rapid emergence of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) ⚠️. #EWDTs2025 #PhDResearch #Xylazine #Immunoassay #NPS #DrugTesting #HarmReduction #AnalyticalToxicology #PublicHealth #EarlyCareerResearcher

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Looking for a new podcast? Inside Forensic Science delves into historic criminal cases and asks experts – what might be done differently now? The podcast has been shortlisted for Outstanding Indie Podcast in the 2025 True Crime Awards. https://buff.ly/rFDuR5n

LRCFS Deputy Director Professor Anne Coxon and LRCFS Digital Learning Technology Lead Pauline Mack were pleased to contribute to and present at the first ENSFI Education and Training Taskforce event about our professional development courses and how we are approaching meeting the training and education needs of the forensic science community.

Inside Forensic Science has been shortlisted for Outstanding Indie Podcast in the 2025 True Crime Awards. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this far!

Congratulations to Victoria Marland for presenting her research at the Houses of Parliment as a finalist in the STEM for Britain national competition. Her research aims to use science to inform policies to help reduce the supply of & harm caused by drugs in Scottish prisons.