Works for Maastricht University.

Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and, with nearly 22,000 students and 4,400 employees, is still growing. The university distinguishes itself with its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education.

Prof. in Psychopharmacology

Acute cannabis intoxication has been associated with neurocognitive impairments that may interfere with day-to-day operation. However, such impairments may not occur in every individual and may differ in magnitude between individuals who consume cannabis. There is a growing need to acknowledge and recognize individual variations in the neurocognitive response to acute cannabis intoxication and to understand the underlying neurobiology. There is evidence that the neurocognitive response to acute cannabis exposure is driven by changes in the activity of the mesocorticolimbic and salience networks, can be exacerbated or mitigated by biological and pharmacological factors, varies with product formulations and frequency of use and can differ between recreational and therapeutic use. It will be argued that these determinants of the cannabis-induced neurocognitive state should be taken into account when defining and evaluating levels of cannabis impairment.

I look forward to enjoy an in-person conference with animated debates and social gatherings.

Our main social program on Sunday 18th September 2022 will include a visit to the mysterious caverns of the 500-year old Berchtesgaden Salt Mine and/or The Eagles Nest (TBC), and a golf competition for a small group of players (Times etc TBC). In the evening we hold a welcome reception at Hotel Pitter.

On Monday evening, after a great 1st day of the Conference, a chance to have dinner in Europe’s oldest restaurant via the IFDAT Mozart Gala Dinner. Always a favourite and sells out fast!

At the close of the event on Tuesday afternoon, we hold ”farewell drinks” gathering to finish off for another year.

A great chance to meet up with friends from all over the globe – and make some new ones too!

We look forward to welcoming you!

Per@bjorklov.se ore www.ifdat.com

19.00 – 21.00: WELCOME TO IFDAT, MOZART AND SALZBURG
A welcome reception at Imlauer Hotel Pittert

07.30 – 08.30: REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & VISIT SPONSOR STANDS
08.30 – 10.00: WELCOME & KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Intro: IFDAT Chairman Per Björklöv, Sweden
• Welcome to Salzburg: University Presiden
• Keynote speaker: Justice Tettey, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Professor Thomas Keller: Practical information and Gala Dinner etc.

10.00 – 10.15: COFFEE BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT SPONSOR STANDS

3-minute sponsor intro – Eurofins Workplace Drug Testing

10.15 – 11.00: Session 1: CANNABIS (THC & CBD) & SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS

• Prof. Dr. Johannes Ramaekers, Department Of Neuropsychology And Psychpharmacology, Maastricht University: „Cannabis And The Human Brain“
• Faye Caldwell, J.D., Caldwell Everson PLLC, Houston, Texas; “Continuing Issues with CBD and Cannabis Testing”
• Dr David Kuntz; “CBD and Synthetic Cannabinoids”

11.00 – 11.30: Session 2: LEGAL / ETHICS SESSION – PANEL DISCUSSION

Moderator Dr Todd Simo

• Bon Idziak, Accurate Background, USA
• Dr Todd Simo, Hire Right, USA Professor
• Professor Nikolas P Lemis, Queen Mary University Of London, UK

11.30 – 12.30: LUNCH BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT SPONSOR STANDS
3-minute sponsor intro – Omega Labs

12.30 – 13.15: Session 3: INTERNATIONAL MRO NETWORK
Hosted by Prof. Dr. Serap Annette Akgür Izmir University Terkey

• Dr Monica Eneholm, Swedish Armed Forces; ”A Need For An International MRO Network” Sweden
• Dr Ben Gerson Omega Labs, USA
• Dr Todd Simo, Hire Right, USA 

13.15 – 15.15: Session 4: ROADSIDE TESTING / POLICE SESSION

• Dr. Shuang Fu, New South Wales Police Force, Australia; „A traditional drink vs a scheduled drug“, Australia
• Dr. Hallvard Gjerde, Department Of Forensic Sciences, Oslo University Hospital; „Legal Limits For Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs In Norway”, Norway
• Maurizio Brutti, Criminal Intelligence Officer, Interpol Lyon,France. “Overview On Interpol General Secretariat Drugs Unit Activities-Upcoming Commitments”, Italy/France
• Cpl. Richard Nowak, Provincial Coordinator of the Alberta Drug Recognition Expert Program, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Edmonton, Canada: ”Sobriety testing for drugs and alcohol by the police”, Canada

15.15 – 15.30: TEA BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT SPONSOR STANDS
3-minute sponsor intro – Breath Explor

15.30 – 17.00: Session 5: POCT & COLLECTIONS SESSION
EWDTS Session. Hosteds by Jose Restholo and Wim Schielen EWDTS

• Jose Restholo EWDTS, Portugal – “What test method to use at Workplaces?”
• Wim Schielen EWDTS, Netherlands – What are the status for EWDTS guidelines in Europe? Urine, oral fluid, hair, breath, fingerprint, sweat ect?”
• Dr Peter Akrill, Abbott; ”European (EWDTS) Guidelines For POCT”, UK
• Stefan Steinmeyer (Draeger); “Presentation on Breathalysers for Alcohol”, Germany

17.00 – 18.00: BEER/ WINE AFTER CONFERENCE DAY 1 AMONG THE SPONSOR EXHIBITION AREA
18.30: TRANSPORT TO IFDAT GALA DINNER & NETWORKING

Meet for transport to The Mozart Gala IFDAT Dinner taking place at St Peter’s Stiftkulinarum, Old Town Salzburg – “The Oldest Restaurant in Europe”. The St Peter Stiftskulinarium, from 803 A.D. (www.stpeter.at). It is a fantastic place and not to be missed!

Additinal cost approx. USD $45.00/€40.00 for attendees/sponsors etc.

(USD$90.00/€80.00 others) – TBC. Limited seating – so please try to book inadvance to avoid disappointment.

SEPTEMBER 20TH TUESDAY: DAY TWO: starts 08.00
3-minute sponsor intro – Hamilton

08.00 – 09.15: Session 6: FORENSIC / CLINICAL / PATHOLOGY / HEALTHCARE SESSION

• Dr. Fabio Antonio Tironi, Legal Medicine Institute of Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil: “Drugs, alcohol and criminal behavior in under aged victims of violent death in Joinville, Brazil”, Brazil
• Prof. Dr. Sherien Ghaleb; head of the Cairo Medical Council and Head of the Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Department Benisuef University, Cairo, Egypt; “Medicolegal issues of drugs affecting behaviour”, Egypt
• Dr. Abuelgasim Alhassan, Head Clinical Toxicology, National Rehab Center Abu Dhabi

09.15 – 09.45: COFFEE BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT SPONSOR STANDS
09.45 – 11.45: Session 7: EMERGING TESTING MATRICES / NEW TECHNOLOGY SESSION

• Prof. Olof Beck, Karolinska Institute Sweden; “Breath Testing”, Sweden
• Prof. Dr. Michael Thali, Head Institute Of Forensic Medicine, Zurich, Switzerland, Virtobot
• Dr. Michael Böttcher, MVZ Labor Dessau, “PEth As Alcohol Marker“, Germany
• Dr. Herbert Helmle, Amtech, Heidelberg, Germany; „Pupillography And Impairment Testing“, Germany
• Prof. Dr. Rolf Aderjan, Ret. Head Toxicology Department, Institute Of Forensic Medicine, University Of Heidelberg, Germany; „Lateral Flow Technology And Drug Detection“, Germany
• Christian Fuzik, Head Drug Testing; Vienna, Austria; “Detecting synthetic urine and other forms of adulteration in modern drug testing”, Austria

3-minute “Break-Out Session” intro – IFDAT rep
12.15 – 13.00: Session 8: PLATINUM SPONSOR “BREAK-OUT” SESSIONS
Eureofins Workplace Drug Testing – Session/ Workshop title TBC Omega Laboratories – Session/ Workshop title TBC
12.15 – 13.00: LUNCH BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT SPONSOR STANDS
3-minute sponsor intro – Screen4

13.00 – 13.45: Session 9: INTERNATIONAL TESTING SESSION

• Dr. Andrew Leibie, Safework Laboratories, Melbourne, Australia; “Workplace Drug Testing In Australia“. Australia
• Sue Nolan; Director, Drug Free Sites, Auckland, New Zealand; “Oral Fluid Testing in New Zealand & Australian Workplaces: Implementation frustrations since publishing the 2019 AS/NZS 4760 Oral Fluid Standard”, New Zealand
• Felipe Lino, IFDAT, Brazil

13.45 – 14.30: Session 10: COVID 19 – THE EFFECTS ON OUR INDUSTRY + Q&A
NDASA Session/ Hosted by NDASA/ Rod Dale

• Rod Dale, NZ/Australia
• Gary McCutcheon, UK/Europe
• Krut Nothner, USA

14.30 – 14.45: TEA BREAK, NETWORKING & VISIT SPONSOR STANDS

14.45 – 15.45: Session 11: AVIATION SESSION

• Graham Keithley, “General Council, Airlines For America”, USA
• Elisabeth Scarim, “American Airline”s, USA
• David Grouse, Screen4, “Testing Airlines All Over the World”, UK
• European representative (TBC)

15.45 – 16.00: CLOSING TALK: IFDAT President, Per Björklöv

FAREWELL DRINKS
Sponsored by Omega Laboratories

Do not miss this. The Farewell event is one of the most appreciated and is a final opportunity to catch up with old/new friends, discuss the event and say farewell until next year!