The Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT) is a professional association comprised of practicing forensic toxicologists for the purpose of promoting and developing the field of forensic toxicology.
Toxicology is the study of adverse effects of drugs and chemicals on living organisms.
Forensic toxicology is the analysis of biological samples for the presence of toxins, especially drugs. A toxicologist usually identifies and quantifies the amount of drugs, alcohol, and poisons in biological samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue.
Fun Fact:
One of the most significant cases in the history of forensic toxicology is the Marie Lafarge case, which took place in France in 1840, where she was accused of poisoning her husband with arsenic, highlighting the importance of toxicological analysis in criminal trials and solidifying the role of early forensic toxicologist Mathieu Orfila in the field.
What: SOFT Annual Meeting
When: October 27-November 01, 2024
Where: St. Louis, Missouri
Homepage
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofForensicToxicologists/
