Axis Experts Present

By Denise Purdie Andrews This October, Axis’ expert toxicologists can be found speaking in multiple venues, helping to educate our clients and share expertise with other forensic scientists. At the upcoming National Association of Medical Examiner (NAME) 2023...

Reflection on a Career in Forensic Toxicology, part 2.

By Stuart A. K. Kurtz, M.S., D-ABFT-FT Forensic science has always been the field I wanted to work in. I made my parents buy me a book at the Scholastic Book Fair in 3rd grade on forensic science. From there, I started looking at what areas interested me the most. I...

Reflection on a Career in Forensic Toxicology, part 1.

By Kevin G. Shanks, M.S., D-ABFT-FT I always had an interest in science and math at a young age. And for some reason, I was enamored with drugs and poisons too. Some of my favorite television shows as a teenager were Murder She Wrote and Quincy, M.E. – yes, I know I’m...

National Forensic Science Week 2023 and Axis Forensic Toxicology

By George S. Behonick, Ph.D. F-ABFT  In recognition of National Forensic Science Week (NFSW), September 18-22, 2023, I am putting pen to paper to capture some thoughts on what this means to Axis Forensic Toxicology. The euphemism, “Dead men tell no tales”, is oft used...