JUNE 12-14 2024
The 22nd Nordic Conference on Forensic Medicine (NCFM) will be a joint event with the 7th Annual Meeting of the Nordic Association of Forensic Toxicologists (NAFT), taking place 12-14 June 2024 in Tromsø, Norway.
The conference will cover topics within forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, forensic toxicology, genetics, odontology, anthropology, and more.
The conference will be held at the university campus. The university, UiT The Arctic University of Norway is the northernmost university city in the world. It was established in 1968 and the campus in Tromsø has 12 000 students who make their impact on the city life. We can promise an exciting scientific program and joyful social events taking place in the light of the midnight sun.
We are looking forward to welcome you in Tromsø in June!
Registration for the conference is open.
If you have any questions about your registration, please contact Natalie Lorentzen or Lars Uhlin Hansen
19.00-21.00: Welcome reception, UIT The Arctic University of Norway – Solhallen (Outside AUD 1)
09.00-09.30: Opening ceremony Aud 1
09.30-10.15 Keynote lecture: Peter Gill Aud 1
10.30-12.00 General session Aud 1
12.00-13.30 Lunch and posters
13.30-15.00 Parallell session 1 Aud 2
13.30-15.00 Parallell session 2 Aud 1
15.00-15.30: Coffee/tea and posters
15.30-17.00: Parallell session 3 Aud 2
15.30-17.00: Parallell session 4 Aud 1
17:.30:- Explore Tromsø: Urban Arctic Experience and Wilderness Dinner Retreat (Pick up: UIT Campus)
09.30-10.15: Keynote lecture: Peter Gill – Interpretation of evidence O1
10.30-12.00: General session:
Chair: H. Green
– D. Kling: Investigative Genetic Genealogy O2
– L. J. Ward: How to solve murders with postmortem metabolomics and artificial O3
– A. Sajantila: Deep Learning Neural Network-Guided Detection of Asbestos O4
– C. Stove: Possibilities and pitfalls for the use of DBS in forensic toxicology O5
13.30-15.00 Parallell session 2
Forensic toxicology
Chair: E. Øiestad
– P. Kriikku: Toxicological considerations on suicide among people who use drugs O12
– G. Høiseth: THC-COOH in hair – a reliable marker of chronic cannabis use O13
– M. Vevelstad Nitazene-related deaths in Norway 2021-2024 O14
– A. Helland: Three cases of nitazene detoxification Clinical, analytical and toxicological O15
– J. Frost: Findings of the neuromuscular blocking agent rocuronium in blood (2) O16
– L.C.P. Borra: Postmortem redistribution of 12 drugs and or metabolites in humans O17
15.30-17.00: Parallell session 4
Forensic toxicology
Chair: G. Høiseth
– S.S. Johansen: Drugging in Copenhagen – a new trend O23
– G. Middelkoop: Blood samples from drunken and drugged drivers in Norway O24
NAFT general assembly (16:00-17:00)
13.30-15.00: Parallell session 1
Forensic genetics
Chair: T. Berg
– P.Gill: Investigation of serious crimes using DNA from dust and air O6
– O. Krebs: A routine DNA identification case with a one-in-ten-million twist O7
– C. Børsting: Preparations for shotgun sequencing analyses in forensic genetics O8
– D. Kling: Copy number variant detection in post-mortem samples O9
– L. Uhlin-Hansen: Re-examination and possible identification of human remains O10
– E.F. Bergseth: Unraveling Old Secrets Analysis of Genetic Remains from 1742 O11
15:30-17:00 Parallell session 3
Forensic pathology
Chair: A. Sajantila
– J. Banner: The autopsy-based way of assessing SUD in Denmark O18
– J. Tfelt-Hansen: Sudden cardiac death in the young in Denmark O19
– S. Osberg: Pulmonary intra-alveolar hemorrhage in SIDS revisited O20
– S. Ahlström: No Apparent Effect of Alcohol on Cardiomegaly in Autopsy Cases O21
– M.R. Christensen: Fatal Sodium Nitrate Intoxication – Red Flags and Autopsy Findings O22
09.00-09.45: Keynote lecture: Michael Freeman Aud 1
10.00-12.00: General session Aud 1
12.00-13.30: Lunch and posters
13.30-14.30: Parallell session 5 Aud 1
13.30-14.30: Parallell session 6 Aud 3
13.30-14.30: Sponsors session Aud 2
14.30-15.30: Coffee/tea and posters
15.30-17.00: Parallell session 7 Aud 1
15.30-17.00: Parallell session 8 Aud 3
15.30-17.00: Parallell session 9 Aud 2
19.00-: Conference dinner – Scandic Ishavshotell
09.00-09.45: Keynote lecture: Michael Freeman Forensic Epidemiology and Causation in Forensic Medicine O25
10.00-12.00: General session:
Chair: P. Almqvist
– C. Lycke Ellingsen: The logical structure of expert evidence in court O26
– H. Druid: Development of Guidelines in Forensic Medicine in the Nordic countries O27
– M. Murck: Human Identification in Mexico O28
Program-Acute-Response-to-rape.docx
– C. Hagemann Acute response to rape – bridging legal and health services in the Nordic O29
– R. Korjamo Mortality among the victims of rape – A register-based study from Finland O30
– A. Möller Sexual assault characteristics among male victims seeking care at a sexual O31
– Kai Part PSA-test as a tool for informing victims about possible sexual assault in sexual assault centres in Estonia O32
– A.K. Myhre Sexual assault care for children and adults O33
– B. Astrup Collaboration between gynecologist and forensic specialist at Sexual Assault Centre in Denmark O34.
13.30-14.30: Parallell session 5
Sexual assault medicine
Chair: OH. Augestad
– C. Hagemann: Documentation of anogenital injuries after rape and sexual assault O35
– C. Hagemann: General body injury after sexual assault. A descriptive study from a Sexual O36
– C. Hagemann: Drug facilitated sexual assault and toxicological findings in patients after O37
15.30-17.00: Parallell session 7
Forensic pediatrics
Chair: AK Myhre
– J. Banner: Forensic medical examination of all children in cases of suspected physical violence O42
– M. Aune: ‘Socio-medical’ expertise in court An analysis of the ‘abusive head trauma’ O43
– A. Stray-Pedersen: Abusive head trauma in Norway O44
– L. Moi: Retinal hemorrhages in an infant with cerebral edema and asphyxia after O45
– M. Freeman: Epidemiologic evidence for the role of coagulopathy in the diagnosis of abusive head trauma O46
13.30-14.30: Sponsors session
Chair: E. Øiestad
D.Kiefer, Bruker S1
S.Hermansson, Waters S2
Ø. Espeseth, Matriks S3
15.30-17.00: Parallell session 9
Forensic toxicology
Chair: A. Helland
– J.B Hasselstrøm: Endogenous GHB levels in ante-mortem whole blood and urine O52
– T.N Andreassen: Development and validation of a quantitative UPLC-MSMS method for capillary O53
– D Stalberga: Activity characterization of numerous stimulants towards human monoamine O54
– J. Tveit: Addressing the Nitazene Threat Development of Reference Standards O55
– M.C. Monti: Chemical and in vitro pharmacological characterization of N-desethyl O56
– N. Norman: “Semi-finished kits” for synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists O57
13.30-14.30: Parallell session 6
Forensic pathology
Chair: H.Druid
– I.K. Gravensteen: Pattern of diseases in sudden natural deaths during and after the Covid-19 pandemic O38
– S. Anders-Lohner: A monocentric evaluation study on the compound method for forensic death O39
– M.J. Schwerer: Forensic medical investigation of military aviators killed in aircraft accidents O40
– L.M. Breen: Bicyclist fatalities in southeast Norway between 2000 and 2023 O41
15.30-17.00: Parallell session 8
Forensic pathology
Chair: A. Stray-Pedersen
– N. Heldring: A probability model for estimating age in living relative to the 15, 18 or 21-year old O47
– AG. Gudnaddottir: Non-Traumatic Soft Tissue Hemorrhage in the Neck O48
– A. Tyr: Medico-legal perspectives on the use of alternative light sources in blunt-force trauma O49
– K. Lykke Nilsen: Predicting time-since-deposition of bloodstains using LC-MSMS and machine O50
– B. Zilg: Postmortem CT analysis of paranasal sinuses using an ovine model of drowning O51
09.00-09.45: Keynote lecture: Christophe Stove Aud 1
10.00-10.45: General session: Aud 1
11.00-12.00: Parallell session 10 Aud 1
11.00-12.00: Parallell session 11 Aud 2
12.15-12.45: Closing ceremony Aud 1
Lunch (baguette) to go
09.00-09.45: Keynote lecture: Christophe Stove
Activity-based assays to characterize and screen new psychoactive substances, with a focus on new synthetic opioids O58
10.00-10.45: General session:
Chair: P. Kriikku
– A. Elmsjø: LC-MS Quantification of Acylcarnitines in Opioid-Related Deaths O59
– Rvan der Hulst: An alternative treatment gone wrong, a case of three 3-bromopyruvate deaths O60
11.00-12.00: Parallell session 10
Forensic toxicology
Chair: J. Frost
– SL. Hansen: Inclusion of new semi-synthetic cannabinoids in routine DUID cases O61
– G. Jakobsson Ethanol and ethyl glucuronide (EtG) in blood and urine after controlled real-life O62
– JR Jornil: Exploring the relationship between genotypes and liver protein expression of O63
– BS Rasmussen Improving eluent purity in LC-MS-analysis – experiences from using a trapping O64
12.15-12.45: Closing ceremony
11.00-12.00: Parallell session 11
Forensic pathology
Chair: P. Leth
– B. Latten: Global overview of the utilization of postmortem imaging in medicolegal O65
– D. Gascho: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) for Postmortem Forensic O66
Abstracts: March 15tth 2024
Registration: May 16th 2024
The registration fee is 7500 NOK (equals 655 euro as of 14.06.2023)
This includes:
The registration fee for spouses and partners are 1600 NOK (equals 140 euro as of 14.06.2023)
This includes:
The conference will take place at campus UiT – approximately a 20-minute buss drive from the city center of Tromsø.
Airport Express (buss)
Public Transportation (buss)
Taxi
To and from the university:
Public transportation (buss)
Your registration form includes a section for hotel room bookings at our chosen hotels. All hotels are located in the city center of Tromsø.
Tromsø is a cultural hub for the region and is surrounded by fjords and mountains. The magnificent nature, combined with midnight sun and aurora borealis (wintertime) attracts tourist from all over the world.
Tromsø is located at 69 degrees north and has around 78,000 inhabitants. The city offers a vibrant urban life and an active travel and cultural scene with many large and small events.
The university, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, was established in 1968 and the campus in Tromsø has 12 000 students who make their impact on the city life.
If you wish to learn more about Tromsø, click here
Scientific Advisory Board
Organizing Committee
Exhibitor Area and Equipment
Registered exhibitors are entitled a stand in the exhibition area outside the conference hall at the scheduled event. The size of the exhibition stand is normally 2m deep x 2 m wide. A larger space can be accommodated onindividual agreements, with associated costs exceeding the standard exhibitor space rate. Please note that there are no booths/walls, but open to the neighbor stands. The stands are divided with markings on the floor.
The following equipment is included in each exhibition stands: A table and 2 chairs. The organizerwill provide access to electricity, with one power point per exhibitor for charging PCs, TV screens, etc. Remember to bring an extension cord if needed. Contact the organizer if you need power for more power-intensive devices.
Do you need to rent screens or other technical equipment? Please contact exhibitor coordinator Julie Rendum.
Internet
There is access to Wi-Fi.
Assembly/Dismantling
Exhibitors can set up at UiT on Tuesday, June 11th, between 16:00 – 18:00. The get-together starts at 19:00, and we wish for all the exhibitors to be fully set up by then. Dismantling on Friday, June 14th, after 12:30. It is not permitted to leave waste in the area.
Notice of Non-attendance
It is obligatory to notify in case of absence or late arrival.
Distribution of Information
Permission to distribute sales information will only be given after further agreement with the organizer’s representative.
Right to Profiling
All exhibitors, in connection with their participation, will have the opportunity to insert a company presentationa maximum of 100 words + logo on the conference website. This profile must adhere to a predetermined template provided by the organizers.
Lunch
Exhibitors are free to use the same catering provided to conference participants in all breaks except lunch. Regarding lunch, one representative from each exhibitor gets lunch included in the stand rent. If more people from the same stand participate in lunch, this must be covered by the exhibitor company. Notify the organizer’s representative in the morning, so the correct number can be given to the supplier.
Prices and Registration
The price is NOK 15 000, including 1 ticket to conference. Register as Exhibitor here
Responsibility
Storage of equipment at the stand is at your own risk and responsibility. Please contact the exhibitor coordinator if you need assistance with reception or storage of equipment.
Terms
Reserved exhibitor space is binding, billing is ongoing. In case of cancellation 30 days before the event, the full amount is invoiced.
Questions
If you need assistance with something or have questions, please contact exhibitor coordinator Julie Rendum
O1: P. Gill: Interpretation of evidence
O2: D. Kling: Forensic genealogy
O5: C. Stove: Possibilities and pitfalls for the use of DBS in forensic toxicology.
O6: P. Gill: Environmental DNA
O7: O. Krebs: A routine DNA identification case with a one-in-ten-million twist.
O8: C. Børsting: Preparation of shotgun sequencing analyses in forensic genetics
O9: D. Kling: Copy number variant detection in post-mortem samples
O11: E.F. Bergseth: Unraveling old secrets: Analysis of genetic remains from 1742.
O12: P. Kriikku: Toxicological considerations on suicide among people who use drugs.
O13: G. Høiseth: THC-COOH in hair – a reliable marker of chronic cannabis use?
O14: M. Vevelstad: Nitazene-related deaths in Norway 2021-2024
O21: S. Ahlström: No apparent effect of alcohol on cardiomegaly in autopsy cases
O22: M.R. Christensen: Fatal sodium nitrate intoxication -red flags and autopsy findings
O23: S.S. Johansen: Drugging in Copenhagen – a new trend
O24: G. Middelkoop: Trends in findings in blood samples from drunken and drugged drivers in Norway
O25: M. Freeman: Forensic epidemiology
O26: C. Lycke Ellingsen: The logical structure of expert evidence in court
O27: H. Druid: Development of guidelines in forensic medicine in Nordic countries
O28: M. Murck: Un-identified bodies in Mexico
O30: R. Korjamo: Mortality among victims of rape- A register-based study from Finland.
O33: A.K. Myhre: Sexual assault care for children and adults
O41: L.M. Breen: Bicyclist fatalities in southeast Norway between 2000-2023
O44: A. Stray-Pedersen: Abusive head trauma in Norway
O46: M. Freeman: Interpretation and weighing of evidence for AHT.
O47: N. Heldring: A probability model for estimating age in living.
O48: AG Gudnadottir: Non-Traumatic soft tissue hemorrhage in the neck.
O49: A. Tyr: Use of alternative light sources in blunt-force trauma: a systematic review.
O50: K. Lykke Nilsen: Predicting time using LC-MS/MS and machine learning.
O51: B. Zilg: PostmortemCT analysis of paranasal sinuses using an experimental model of drowning.
O55: J. Tveit: Addressing the Nitazene Threat: Development of Reference Standards.
O59: A. Elmsjø: LC-MS Quantification of acylcarnitines in opioid-related deaths
O60: R van der Hulst: An alternative treatment gone wrong, a case of three 3-bromopyruvate deaths.
O61: SL. Hansen: Inclusion of new semi-synthetic cannabinoids in routine DUID cases
O65: B. Latten: Global overview of the utilization of postmortem imaging in medicolegal casework
O66: D. Gascho: Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) for postmortem forensic investigations.
P1: M. Liiv: GC-MS possibilities for nitazens analysis in samples of biological liquids.
P2: L Midtlyng: The “Poppy seed defence” – opioid detection in oral fluid and urine
P5: E. Øiestad: Microextraction as sample preparation for new psychoactive substances (NPS) – a greener alternative
P6: F. Russo: Complications of Upper Endoscopy – regarding a case of Forensic Pathology
P7: BS Astrup: The use of beta-APP immunohistochemistry stain in routine forensic neurotrauma cases.
P8: L.Kahn: Loperamide-positive deaths in Sweden and Finland over time: Fatal loperamide
intoxication exclusively for Sweden
P9: F. Ahlner: Prevalence of alcohol and drugs in fatal road traffic crashes in Sweden 2012-2022
P10: A. Sajantila: Neuropathology consultation rates in medico-legal autopsies show substantial within-country variation—a nationwide Finnish study
P11: SJ Christoffersen: 206 bodies recovered from water
P12: SJ Christoffersen: Searching for 206 bodies in water
P14: IMM Løber: The Death Clock: Biomarkers and Models of Time Since Death in a rodent model
P16: L. Lohner: Measuring heart weight at different dissection steps results in divergent values
P17: SS Johansen: Drugging in Copenhagen – a new trend
P18: L Gustafsson: Epidemiology of fatal firearm violence by civilian in Sweden 2012-2022
P20: N. Sarri: Biochemical analysis of acute myocardial ischemia
P21: K. Horioka: Lipid droplet formation and beta-oxidation in renal tubules in hypothermia
P22: OE Puntervold: Metabolic Markers of The Diabetic Heart
P25: A. Bruhn: Iatrogenic death due to connection of oxygen flow to urinary catheter – a case Report
P29: G. Sundqvist: Identification of phosphine in biological matrices using HS-GC-MS
P30: POM Gundersen: Handling highly potent opioids in a toxicological and clinical laboratory
