The Barkholtz Toxicology Laboratory aims to achieve forensic toxicology innovation through transparency, standardization, and data analytics. To do so, we take an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to our research questions. The lab includes diverse people, skill sets, and projects including analytical chemistry, forensic toxicology, and clinical research.

Research Interest

Prevalence and Action of Cannabinoids

Research Interest

Approaches to identify novel psychoactive substances

Research Interest

Alternative Matrices for Drug Detection

Active grant

Molecular Networking as a Novel Psychoactive Substance Identification Strategy

Active project

High confusion: evaluating effects of popular cannabis isolates on driving performance

Active funding

Danger in the Home: Methamphetamine Surface Contamination Detection

Active project

Bio-surveillance of Substances Present in Non-Fatal Overdose Emergency Department Presentations