Mr Vytautas Remeskevicius

Research project: Development and validation of a large scale screening and quantification methodology for commonly detected drugs in coroners samples.

Abstract

In the field of forensic toxicology, coroners samples typically require large scale drug testing methodologies that are capable of detecting a wide range of drugs with differing chemical structures in a variety of matrices, including blood, urine and hair. This project seeks to develop a testing suite that will enable Kingston University to outsource its methodology and protocols to industry partners in line with coroners requirements. This technique will focus on detecting drugs in blood, urine and hair. The panel of drugs chosen reflects the most commonly encountered drugs in coronial cases and those that are typically associated with drug overdoses.