ToxTime: Poster Overview - Xylazine in Umbilical Cord Tissue

Join Dominique Gidron, Laboratory Manager of Extractions at USDTL, for a ToxTime presentation discussing the drug xylazine and detecting it in umbilical cord tissue.

Dominique Gidron has worked in forensic toxicology and clinical analytical laboratories for over 14 years. She specializes in improving sample preparation processes and is committed to contributing to continuous innovations within the organization.

Dominique's career began after she completed her education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She initially worked at a clinical laboratory. With a passion for helping others through science, Dominique transitioned to the field of forensic toxicology.

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0:00 Introduction
2:32 Learning Objectives
3:16 Poster Overview
3:34 Overview
4:50 Pharmacology
5:52 Mechanism of Action
6:30 Toxicological Effects
7:40 Legal and Illegal Uses
9:01 Public Safety Alert - DEA
9:30 Current Trends
10:17 Methods
10:50 Results
11:42 Newborn Panels for Umbilical Cord
12:36 Conclusion