President's Messages

Published on: 16-04-2020

The winter of 1776 was harsh and American patriots were facing doubt in their “revolutionary cause”. George Washington’s own troops were ready to give up the fight, so he ordered them to read aloud Thomas Paine’s paper called The American Crisis.

Published on: 23-03-2020

On behalf of the entire Board, I hope you are staying well. As an organization, TIAFT is monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak that we are all facing during this unprecedented time. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the people who have been directly or indirectly impacted by the outbreak.

Published on: 29-02-2020

Later this year, we have an extra special event as the annual TIAFT Meeting is being hosted in Cape Town, South Africa. This is the first time that the organization meets on the African continent and we hope to help ensure that this is a rewarding event for those that attend.  All TIAFT Members that can attend are encouraged to submit abstracts to help ensure a rich scientific program for this historic event.

Published on: 18-01-2020

Well, we made it! It is now officially the decade of the 2020’s. Happy New Year to all our TIAFT friends! I hope you had some time to relax over the holiday season and that your year is off to a fabulous start!

Published on: 25-11-2019

Is it just me, or does it seem like 2019 has passed us by at a record pace? The holiday season is already upon us, and the year’s end is clearly in sight...

Published on: 19-09-2019

We just finished another exceptional TIAFT Conference…this time in Birmingham, UK. Many thanks go to Simon Elliott and the rest of the UK Team for putting together a brilliant meeting. The science was exceptional, and the networking opportunities were very rewarding. For those that could not join us in Birmingham...

Published on: 14-07-2019

Don’t look now, but the 2019 Annual TIAFT Meeting is quickly approaching! Simon Elliott and the rest of the TIAFT 2019 Team are planning a memorable event for us in Birmingham, UK. There will also be the opportunity to visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace and gravesite in Stratford-upon-Avon...

Published on: 02-06-2019

Last week, the TIAFT Board of Directors held its Mid-Year Meeting in conjunction with a Regional TIAFT Meeting in Shanghai, China. I am happy to report that both events were very productive; in part because everyone involved worked very hard to ensure success...

Published on: 16-04-2019

The above lyrics from one of the Rolling Stones’ most famous songs applies well to the upcoming deadline for TIAFT travel grants to attend the annual meeting in Birmingham. These travel grants are for members without financial support and they are offered to both Standard and DCF Members...

Published on: 23-02-2019

I was recently at the 2019 Annual Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences in Baltimore, Maryland. I earned my doctoral degree in toxicology blocks away from where the conference was held, so the meeting had some special meaning to me...

Published on: 18-01-2019

With each New Year, many of us resolve to change. Whether it is to lose weight, exercise more, cutting back on a bad habit, or becoming a better person, research has found that when we share our New Year resolutions with others, we become more accountable and are more likely to follow through with them...

Published on: 06-12-2018

In late November, some of the world’s current leaders descended upon Buenos Aires, Argentina in order to work towards common goals to better the world. I’m not referring to the G-20 Summit, but instead I am talking about the Latin American Regional Meeting of TIAFT...

Published on: 25-10-2018

I was lucky to be able to participate in the most recent TIAFT Regional Meeting in Cappadocia, Turkey. Congratulations to the Meeting Chairs, Serap Annette Akgür and Nebile Dağlıoğlu, as well as their entire organizing team for another successful regional meeting in Turkey.

Published on: 10-09-2018

As I write this, I am on my way home from another wonderful TIAFT Conference. Many thanks go to Sarah Wille, Christophe Stove, and the entire Belgian Team for putting together a magnificent scientific program and exceptional social event. It truly was as promised – “Addictive Days and Toxic Nights”.

Published on: 28-07-2018

It is interesting that one of Belgium’s most famous historical figures was Gerardus Mercator, whose maps eventually became the standard for how we view the world today. So as we find our way to Ghent in the coming weeks, we should give a small thanks to the Belgian-born Gerardus Mercator.