Drugs in sport…
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![Tramadol, a synthetic opioid painkilling drug is not banned in sport under World Anti Doping Agency regulations. It is however, rather controversial. Over the past five or so years there have been […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4032015831_5935c6e7ea_b-36x36.jpg "Tramadol – why is it not banned in sport?")
Tramadol – why is it not banned in sport?
Posted on October 19, 2017 | No comments -
![I often get asked why some drugs are banned in sport and others aren’t. Here’s a quick run down and an update on the World Anti Doping Agency Prohibited List 2018. […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC03440-B2-36x36.jpg "Why are some drugs banned in sport? WADA Prohibited list")
Why are some drugs banned in sport? WADA Prohibited list
Posted on October 2, 2017 | No comments -
![Film Review – Icarus by Brian Fogle I was fortunate to be given a pass to go to DocFest to see the film Icarus, by Brian Fogle. On Tuesday 13/6/17 I […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DSC03420-B3-36x36.jpg "Doping and AntiDoping, Pure Doublethink – Icarus Film Review")
Doping and AntiDoping, Pure Doublethink – Icarus Film Review
Posted on June 11, 2017 | No comments
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Dr Tom Bassindale on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
Thanks Christiaan, I agree it is a real thing, it looks like China and Mexico have a particular issue, amongst …Christiaan Bartlett on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
The contaminated meat causing clenbuterol positives is a real thing: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2011-10/wada-withdraws-cas-appeal-in-case-of-mexican-footballers but as you say this exoneration maybe only possible because players …Dr Tom Bassindale on Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab
20th Feb 17
Thanks Bob, a useful example for our students of the importance of getting it right or holding your hand up …Latest research…
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![Last year I supervised a final year student, Alistair Bucknell, for his research project. We decided to look at the use of drones in forensic investigations and any affect they may […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC07187-B3-36x36.jpg "Drones and Textile Evidence – A guest blog")
Drones and Textile Evidence – A guest blog
Posted on September 14, 2017 | No comments -
![I think it is fair to say I am not unhappy to see the back on 2015 but I am really looking forward to 2016! I found 2015 to be a […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/new-year1-36x36.jpg "Reflecting and moving onwards")
Reflecting and moving onwards
Posted on January 7, 2016 | No comments -
![One year ago I attended a Forensic Science Society meeting about research and wrote the post ‘Forensic Science Research – What Research?‘. That has been one of my most read pages […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/818618_178558112-36x36.jpg "Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013")
Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013
Posted on November 24, 2013 | 3 comments
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forensic science archive
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![Last month the UK’s Forensic Science Regulator, Gillian Tully, warned that the cuts to forensic science provision in the UK could lead to miscarriages of justice. I doubt she thought a major case […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/police-line-1307950-1279x847-115x115.jpg "Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab")
Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab
Posted on February 19, 2017 | 4 CommentsLast month the UK’s Forensic Science Regulator, Gillian Tully, warned that the cuts to forensic science provision in the UK could lead to miscarriages of justice. I doubt she thought a major case […] -
![From midnight (starting 26 May 2016) the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into effect, aiming to stamp out the market in ‘legal highs’ or novel psychoactive substances. The Act, which has seen several delays […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cynicism-2-1445003-1280x960-115x115.jpg "Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – The end of legal highs?")
Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – The end of legal highs?
Posted on May 25, 2016 | 3 CommentsFrom midnight (starting 26 May 2016) the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into effect, aiming to stamp out the market in ‘legal highs’ or novel psychoactive substances. The Act, which has seen several delays […] -
![I think it is fair to say I am not unhappy to see the back on 2015 but I am really looking forward to 2016! I found 2015 to be a […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/new-year1-115x115.jpg "Reflecting and moving onwards")
Reflecting and moving onwards
Posted on January 7, 2016 | No CommentsI think it is fair to say I am not unhappy to see the back on 2015 but I am really looking forward to 2016! I found 2015 to be a […] -
![This week blood has been a big issue. In particular the blood of Paula Radcliffe, Britain’s athletics superstar and marathon world record holder. I imagine most of you have seen some of the coverage. […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bloodcells-115x115.jpg "The Radcliffe conundrum – Is the biological passport fit for purpose?")
The Radcliffe conundrum – Is the biological passport fit for purpose?
Posted on September 10, 2015 | 5 CommentsThis week blood has been a big issue. In particular the blood of Paula Radcliffe, Britain’s athletics superstar and marathon world record holder. I imagine most of you have seen some of the coverage. […] -
![Current concern among forensic scientists is the ‘fragmentation’ of cases. What this means is different exhibits from a case are sent to different laboratories and no one forensic scientist maintains an overview […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/puzzle-115x115.jpg "Fragmentation of cases may mean missing part of the puzzle")
Fragmentation of cases may mean missing part of the puzzle
Posted on June 18, 2015 | 1 CommentCurrent concern among forensic scientists is the ‘fragmentation’ of cases. What this means is different exhibits from a case are sent to different laboratories and no one forensic scientist maintains an overview […] -
![With only a few weeks to go until the General Election 2015 in the UK, I thought I would look at the major party manifestos and see if there were any hints […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/westminster-115x115.jpg "Forensic Science in the General Election 2015")
Forensic Science in the General Election 2015
Posted on April 22, 2015 | 2 CommentsWith only a few weeks to go until the General Election 2015 in the UK, I thought I would look at the major party manifestos and see if there were any hints […] -
![Today the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences launched a “Pre Employment Assessment of Competence” for graduate students. All for the cost of £320 for a certificate. This is a new venture for […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Certificate-115x115.jpg "Society launches Pre Employment Assessment of Competence for Forensic graduates")
Society launches Pre Employment Assessment of Competence for Forensic graduates
Posted on February 17, 2015 | 6 CommentsToday the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences launched a “Pre Employment Assessment of Competence” for graduate students. All for the cost of £320 for a certificate. This is a new venture for […] -
![Forensic evidence needs to be considered impartially and without prejudice. Recently cognitive bias has become somewhat a buzzword in FS circles… Recently I read a slightly tongue in cheek tweet from an […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Brain-115x115.jpg "Cognitive bias in Forensic Science")
Cognitive bias in Forensic Science
Posted on October 22, 2014 | 2 CommentsForensic evidence needs to be considered impartially and without prejudice. Recently cognitive bias has become somewhat a buzzword in FS circles… Recently I read a slightly tongue in cheek tweet from an […] -
![In mass disasters, such as the MH17 ‘crash’, there are many bodies of victims often over a wide area to be recovered and identified. This is a small look into the […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WTC_911-115x115.jpg "Mass disasters – Disaster Victim Identification")
Mass disasters – Disaster Victim Identification
Posted on July 22, 2014 | 1 CommentIn mass disasters, such as the MH17 ‘crash’, there are many bodies of victims often over a wide area to be recovered and identified. This is a small look into the […] -
![High profile drug overdoses always bring the spotlight onto forensic toxicology, with newspapers and TV waiting on the details of what drugs have been taken. I talked briefly about the processes that occur […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dude-115x115.png "Philip Seymour Hoffman drug overdose")
Philip Seymour Hoffman drug overdose
Posted on March 6, 2014 | 1 CommentHigh profile drug overdoses always bring the spotlight onto forensic toxicology, with newspapers and TV waiting on the details of what drugs have been taken. I talked briefly about the processes that occur […]
