ChatGPT synopsis: Elizabeth Gardner, a seasoned Program Director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and an expert in forensic toxicology, has submitted a sworn affidavit critically analyzing the study “Fungi Fiction: Analytical Investigation into the Church of Psilomethoxin’s Alleged Novel Compound Using UPLC-HRMS.” Gardner, who has been with UAB since 2007 and holds a PhD in Chemistry from Michigan State University, brings a wealth of knowledge to the case at hand. Her extensive experience in controlled substances and her numerous peer-reviewed publications lend credibility to her assessment of the study in question.
The affidavit was filed as part of an ongoing legal dispute between the Church of the Sacred Synthesis and the Usona Institute, among other defendants. The central issue revolves around the legitimacy of a compound known as Psilomethoxin, allegedly synthesized by the Church from 5-MeO-DMT through a biosynthetic process involving Psilocybe mushrooms. The defendants published the “Fungi Fiction” study, questioning the existence and legitimacy of Psilomethoxin, which has now come under scrutiny by Gardner in her affidavit.
Gardner’s affidavit raises significant concerns regarding the scientific rigor and objectivity of the “Fungi Fiction” study. Firstly, she points out that the study was uploaded to ChemRxiv, a preprint server, meaning it has not undergone peer review. Gardner highlights the potential pitfalls of relying on such non-peer-reviewed studies, emphasizing that they should not be regarded as conclusive or used to guide clinical practices.
One of Gardner’s primary criticisms of the study is the claim made by the authors that the enzymatic reactions purported to produce Psilomethoxin are “unexpected” and therefore unsubstantiated. Gardner counters this by referencing a 1988 peer-reviewed study by Jochen Gartz, which documented similar biosynthetic transformations in Psilocybe mushrooms, thus challenging the study’s conclusions.
Moreover, Gardner notes that the authors of “Fungi Fiction” failed to validate their analytical method for detecting Psilomethoxin and 5-MeO-psilocybin. She argues that without testing their method on certified samples of these compounds, the study’s conclusions are scientifically unsound. A robust validation process, according to Gardner, would require multiple tests on known samples to establish the method’s accuracy, reproducibility, and detection limits.
Gardner also raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest, pointing out that both authors of the “Fungi Fiction” study are employed by the Usona Institute, which is actively involved in clinical trials of compounds related to the ones in question. This employment could suggest a financial interest in discrediting Psilomethoxin, thus calling into question the impartiality of their findings.
Elizabeth Gardner’s affidavit provides a detailed and critical examination of the “Fungi Fiction” study, challenging its scientific validity and raising important questions about potential biases. Her analysis underscores the need for rigorous peer review and validation in scientific research, particularly when it comes to controversial and emerging compounds like Psilomethoxin.
As the legal battle unfolds, Gardner’s expert testimony will likely play a crucial role in determining the credibility of the claims made by the Church of the Sacred Synthesis and its opponents.”
Legal Affidavit submitted in to the court record.
My name is Elizabeth Gardner and I have been the Program Director for the Graduate Studies in Forensic Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) 2014. I have been on the UAB faculty since 2007. I received a BS in Chemistry at Pennsylvania State University in 1990 and a PhD in Chemistry from Michigan State University in 1998. I held a post-doctoral position at Argonne National Laboratory from 1999-2001, when I obtained the position of assistant professor at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Publications I have co-authored that are relevant to this case are:
“The US Opioid Crisis: 2022 Update” Gardner EA, IACFT Gazette, Accepted. (This will be the first edition of the peer-reviewed journal of the International Alliance of Clinical and Forensic Toxicologists)
“Opioids: Prevalence and Markets” Bai D, Dowling G, McGrath SA, Gardner EA, Forensic Science Review (2022) 34:1, 43-70,
“Investigation of black box drugs purchased from an online pharmacy” Watkins K,* Griffin OH, Gardner EA, Journal of Substance Use (2019) 24:4, 445-449.
“Identification of pyrolysis products of the new psychoactive substance 2-amino-1-(4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone hydrochloride (bk-2C-B) and its iodo analogue bk-2C-I” Texter K B,* Waymach R,† Kavanagh PV, O’Brien, JE, Talbot B, Brandt SD, and Gardner EA (2017) Drug Test. Analysis (2018) 10:1, 229-236.
“Do you get what you paid for? An examination of products advertised as kratom” Griffin III OH, Daniels JA,* Gardner EA, Journal of psychoactive drugs (2016) 48:5, 330-5.
“Identification of 2-(ethylamino)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1-pentanone (4-MEAP), a New “Legal High” Sold by an Internet Vendor as 4-Methyl Pentedrone” Hamby D, Burnett A,* Jablonsky M, Twamley B, Kavanagh PV, Gardner EA, Journal of forensic sciences (2015) 60:3, 721-6.
“The syntheses, characterization and in vitro metabolism of nitracaine, methoxypiperamide and mephtetramine” Power JD, Scott KR, Gardner EA, Bronagh M, McAteer C, O’Brien JE, Brehon M, Talbot T and Kavanagh PV, Drug Testing and Analysis, Special Issue: New psychoactive substances part II (2014) 6:7-8, 668–675.
“Characterization of the pyrolysis products of methiopropamine” Bouso ED,* Gardner EA, O’Brien JE, Talbot B, Kavanagh PV. Drug testing and analysis. (2014) 6:7-8, 676-83.
“Identification of (2-aminopropyl)benzofuran (APB) phenyl ring positional isomers in Internet purchased products.” Stanczuk A,* Morris N, Gardner EA, Kavanagh PV, Drug Testing and Analysis (2013) 5:4, 270-6.
“Methamphetamine Contaminated Currency.” Fultz BA†, Mann J,† and Gardner EA, Microgram Journal (2012) 9:2, 57-60.
“Training Narcotics Custodians in Sampling Large Marijuana Seizures” Herrera A, Mendoza M, Tamez R, and Gardner EA, Forensic Science Policy and Management (2011) 2, 14–17.
“Microcrystal Analysis of Cocaine Hydrochloride and Added Adulterants” Nelson HC,* Gardner EA, and Matteo D, J. Forensic Sci (2011) 56:3, 736-40.
Regarding the manuscript uploaded into ChemRXIV, Fungi Fiction: Analytical Investigation into the Church Of Psilomethoxin’s Alleged Novel Compound Using UPLC-HRMS, written by S. Williamson, and A. Sherwood,[1] the following is evident:
The article is not peer-reviewed. It was uploaded onto the ChemRxiv website, a site intended for sharing “early results with colleagues and receive recommendations for improvement, ahead of formal peer review and publication.”
In fact, the homepage at https://chemrxiv.org/engage/chemrxiv/public-dashboard clearly states at the top of the page “These are preliminary reports which have not been peer-reviewed. They should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health related behaviour, or be reported in news media as established information.”
Has this manuscript been submitted for publication and if so, where. What was the outcome of the peer review?
The authors make the claim that the enzymatic reactions that produce psilocin are “unexpected” for 5-MeO-DMT and therefore the synthesis of psilomethoxin is “unsubstantiated.” The authors are ignoring the 1988 study by Jochen Gartz where the transformation of diethyl‐tryptamine into 4‐hydroxy‐N,N‐diethyltryptamine (3.3%) and a minor quantity of 4‐phosphoryloxy‐N,N‐diethyltryptamine (≤0.8%) was produced by the Psilocybe cubensis mushroom in an example of biosynthesis of tryptamines. This IS a peer-reviewed article: Gartz J. Biotransformation of tryptamine derivatives in mycelial cultures of Psilocybe. Journal of basic microbiology. 1989;29(6):347-52.
Figure 1. The biosynthesis of Diethyl‐tryptamine to 4‐hydroxy‐diethyltryptamine and 4‐phosphoryloxy‐diethyltryptamine, above, refute the claims by Williamson and Sherwood regarding the biosynthesis of Psilomethoxin and 5-MeO-psilocybin from 5-MeO-DMT, below.
In addition, the authors do not cite Sherwood’s own research producing a very similar product via the reaction of 5‑Methylpsilocin to 5‑Methylpsilocybin, the very reaction they claim to be “unexpected.”[2]
The method used by Willaimson and Sherwood is not validated for the analysis of Psilomethoxin and 5-MeO-psilocybin and the authors have shown no evidence that their method would be able to identify Psilomethoxin and 5-MeO-psilocybin when it is present. The most important deficiency is that the method has never been tested with a certified sample of Psilomethoxin or 5-MeO-psilocybin.
A validated method would include the following:
Identification – known samples of Psilomethoxin or 5-MeO-psilocybin should be analyzed in order to determine that it is even possible to identify them with the proposed method.
A validated method will include the actual retention time and mass spectra for a known standard
Reproducibility – known samples of Psilomethoxin or 5-MeO-psilocybin should be analyzed multiple times on different days to show that the method can consistently identify these substances.
Limit of detection – known samples of Psilomethoxin or 5-MeO-psilocybin should be diluted and analyzed in order to determine the smallest concentration that can be identified by the method
Finally, while the authors claim they have no financial interest both are employed by USONA Institute https://www.usonainstitute.org which is currently conducting clinical trials in psilocin and 5-MeO-DMT and the authors areas of research include psilocin and 5-MeO-DMT. This indicates a strong financial interest in these potential therapeutics.
Signed by Elizabeth Gardner on June 21, 2024 and sworn and subscribed before Notary Public
[1] https://chemrxiv.org/engage/chemrxiv/article-details/64790c6cbe16ad5c57506e4e
[2]. Fricke J, Sherwood AM, Halberstadt AL, Kargbo RB, Hoffmeister D. Chemoenzymatic synthesis of 5-methylpsilocybin: A tryptamine with potential psychedelic activity. Journal of natural products. 2021 Mar 5;84(4):1403-8.
Elizabeth Gardner
Professor; Director, Graduate Studies in Forensic Science
Research Interests: Drugs of abuse, drug contaminated currency, bullet wipe, fingerprints
Teaching Interests: Criminalistics, drug chemistry
Education: Ph.D., Michigan State University
Dr. Gardner is an associate professor of forensic chemistry in the Department of Criminal Justice. Her primary research interest is psychoactive drugs, including emerging drugs of abuse, online pharmaceuticals, and drug contamination of currency. In addition, she has research projects focused on identifying bullet holes in the absence of GSR, developing methods for developing latent fingerprints, and identifying gases characteristic of human burial sites.
Dr. Gardner’s research has appeared in the DEA Microgram Journal, Drug Testing and Analysis, and the Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Curriculum Vitae Elizabeth Ann Gardner
2022- Regional Editor for North America, Forensic Science Review
2014- Director of Graduate Studies in Forensic Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Criminal Justice, Birmingham AL 35294
Fall 2013-present Associate Professor of Forensic Science University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Justice Sciences
Aug. 2007-2013 Assistant Professor of Forensic Science University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Justice Sciences
Fall 2010 Visiting Faculty Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez Department of Forensic Science
2005-2007 Consultant City of El Paso Police Department
2001-2007 Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry University of Texas at El Paso Department of Chemistry
Summer 2004 Visiting Assistant Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University
Summer 2003 NASA Faculty Fellow White Sands Test Facility
1999-2001 Postdoctoral Associate, Argonne National Laboratory
EDUCATION
1998 Ph.D., Chemistry Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Dissertation – “Layered Double Hydroxides: I. Synthesis by Design II. Catalysis by Intercalated Polyoxometalates”
Dr. Thomas J. Pinnavaia, advisor
1993 B.S., Chemistry Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
1988-1990 Mathematics Harrisburg Area Comm. College, Harrisburg,
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Identification and Analysis of Emerging Drugs of Abuse Online Sales
Drug Court
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Analytic Methods for Determining Firing Distance Forensic Science and Forensic Science Education
CONSULTING
Tipler Law Offices
2019 Research and consultation on presumptive saliva test CRDN-Northern Alabama & Central and Southern Mississippi
2016 Analysis of evidence from insurance claim Kirkland UAB Respiratory Care
2016 Analyzed a residue in a respirator that had resulted in failure of the instrument. The residue was medication that had condensed on the respirator parts.
PacDent International Inc.
2015 Product Evaluation of ProCast™ 50ml Grey/Transparent Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith, LLP
2013 Hazards related to potential methamphetamine laboratory in private home Lynn Peavey Co
2010 One-step color test for methamphetamine for testing samples at the scene of a crime Federal Defenders
2009 Reweigh of Two Drug Samples Dynatec Laboratory
2009 Analysis of oil in air compressors
Evaluation of Contamination of Pharmaceutical Bags
GRANTS
“The University of Alabama System National Center for Forensics” National Institute of Justice, PI; John Higginbotham, Co-PI; Angelo DellaManna, Co-PI: Gardner EA, 2022-2025
“Research Support for the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences” PI, Gardner EA, Alabama Department of Forensic Science, 2021-2023. Renewed every 2 years since 2005.
“Identifying Novel Cancer-related Adverse Drug Reactions on Social Media: Fluoroquinolone- Associated Suicides and Neuropsychiatric Toxicity” American Cancer Society, PI; Sue Feldman, 2020-2022.
“What You Can’t Buy, Can’t Kill You” National Institute of Justice, PI; Gardner EA, Co-PI Gary Warner, 2019-2022.
“Shooting Distance Determination: Identifying Variables Affecting Lead Density on a Target” National Institute of Justice, PI; Gardner EA, 2017-2019
Developing Online Laboratory Courses in Forensic Science, Gardner EA, Jason Linville, and Dan Matteo, 2015 “teaching innovation grant” by the UAB Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Vice Provost for Student and Faculty Success 2014
“REU Site: Using the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics to Study Crime” National Science Foundation, PI; Kent Kerley, Secondary Investigator; John Copes, Gardner EA, Jason Linville, 2013-2017.
“Reducing Preventable Harm Triggered by Pharmaceutical Spam” Food and Drug Administration, PI; Gardner EA, Co-PI; Gary Warner, 2011-2013.
“Testing for the Presence of Methamphetamine Residues on Clothing Using Organic Extraction and Detection by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)” American
Academy of Forensic Sciences Student Grant PI; Sarah Keasey, Thesis Advisor, Gardner EA, 2010-2011.
“Study of the Response of Oil Degrading Bacteria as a Consequence of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill” UAB Gulf Oil Grant, PI; Gardner EA, Co-PI; Asim Bej, 2010.
“Bringing Forensic Science to Life” PI; Gardner EA, UAB QEP Development Grant, Awarded Feb., 2009.
“A Multivariate Approach to Undergraduate Forensic Science” PI; Gardner EA, Co-PI; Jason Linville, UAB Scholarship of Teaching Grant Program, 2009.
“Nondestructive Resolution of the Stereoisomers of Illicit Drugs” PI- Gardner EA, UAB ADVANCE, 2008.
“Physical and chemical characteristics of nanoparticulate layered double hydroxides” PI; Gardner EA Research Corporation, 2004.
“Molecular Electronics: Connecting the Chemistry of Molecular Wires to Theoretical Calculations via the NCNNanoHub” NSF Network for Computational Nanotechnology, Co-PI, UTEP contact, subcontract with Purdue University, 2004-11.
“Developments and Enhancements in Semiconductor and Electronic Materials and Wireless Communications (Wireless)” Texas Instruments Foundation, 2003-06 PI; David Zubia, Co-PIs;
G. Lush, T. Yao, B. Usevitch, J. McClure and E. Gardner, 2003.
“Polyoxometalate Catalysts for Alternating Copolymerization of CO2 and Epoxides,” University of Texas at El Paso Research Initiative Grant, Internal, PI, 2002-03.
AWARDS
Citizen Commendation Award for organizing and digitizing Homewood PD Cold Case, May 11, 2010 Travel Award to present a poster “Building a Microscope for Glass and Fiber Analysis” at the NIJ
sponsored Trace Evidence Symposium, Aug. 2-7, 2009
Travel Award of to attend American Chemical Society annual meeting, COACh: Strategic Networking and Career Building Programs for increasing the Retention and Success of Women Scientists and Engineers, New Orleans, 2008.
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
“The US Opioid Crisis: 2022 Update” Gardner EA, IACFT Gazette, Accepted. (This will be the first edition of the peer-reviewed journal of the International Alliance of Clinical and Forensic Toxicologists)
“Forensic Science in the United States. II — Forensic Pathology and the Medical Examiner/Coroner Systems” Gardner EA and Atherton DS, Forensic Science Review, Forensic Sci Rev 34:43–70.
“Forensic Science in the United States. I — Historical Development and the Forensic Laboratory System” Gardner EA, DellaRocco R, Bever B, Forensic Science Review, (2022) 34:2, 72-82.
“An Assessment of the Foundational Validity of Firearms Identification Using Ten Consecutively Button Rifled Barrels” Best BA,* and Gardner EA, AFTE Journal (2022) 54:1, 27-36.
“Opioids: Prevalence and Markets” Bai D, Dowling G, McGrath SA, Gardner EA, Forensic Science Review (2022) 34:1, 43-70,
“Forensic Science Educational Programs (VI) — Programs in Mexico and Canada” Staton-Vega Q,* Rarrick Crianne A.,* Ubicelio MO, Gardner EA, Forensic Science Review (2021) 33:1, 17-12.
“Forensic Science Educational Programs (VI)-Programs in the US “Rarrick, CA,* Cetnarowski AM,* and Gardner EA Forensic Science Review (2020) 32:2, 87-154.
“Investigation of black box drugs purchased from an online pharmacy” Watkins K,* Griffin OH, Gardner EA, Journal of Substance Use (2019) 24:4, 445-449.
“Intravascular ketamine increases theta-burst but not high frequency tetanus induced LTP at CA3-CA1 synapses within three hours and devoid of an increase in spine density” Widman AJ, Stewart A, Erb EM,* Gardner EA and McMahon LL, Frontiers in synaptic neuroscience (2018) 10, 8.
“Identification of pyrolysis products of the new psychoactive substance 2-amino-1-(4-bromo-2,5- dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone hydrochloride (bk-2C-B) and its iodo analogue bk-2C-I” Texter K B,* Waymach R,† Kavanagh PV, O’Brien, JE, Talbot B, Brandt SD, and Gardner EA (2017) Drug Test. Analysis (2018) 10:1, 229-236.
“Do you get what you paid for? An examination of products advertised as kratom” Griffin III OH, Daniels JA,* Gardner EA, Journal of psychoactive drugs (2016) 48:5, 330-5.
“Lead Density on a Target, A Significant Indicator of Firing Distance, but is it Reliable?” Cox B,* McGrath SA, Harville S, and Gardner EA, Association of Firearms and Toolmarks Examiners Journal, (2016) 48:2, 112-19.
“Identification of 2-(ethylamino)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1-pentanone (4-MEAP), a New “Legal High” Sold by an Internet Vendor as 4-Methyl Pentedrone” Hamby D, Burnett A,* Jablonsky M, Twamley B, Kavanagh PV, Gardner EA, Journal of forensic sciences (2015) 60:3, 721-6.
“The syntheses, characterization and in vitro metabolism of nitracaine, methoxypiperamide and mephtetramine” Power JD, Scott KR, Gardner EA, Bronagh M, McAteer C, O’Brien JE, Brehon M, Talbot T and Kavanagh PV, Drug Testing and Analysis, Special Issue: New psychoactive substances part II (2014) 6:7-8, 668–675.
“Characterization of the pyrolysis products of methiopropamine” Bouso ED,* Gardner EA, O’Brien JE, Talbot B, Kavanagh PV. Drug testing and analysis. (2014) 6:7-8, 676-83.
“Identification of (2-aminopropyl)benzofuran (APB) phenyl ring positional isomers in Internet purchased products.” Stanczuk A,* Morris N, Gardner EA, Kavanagh PV, Drug Testing and Analysis (2013) 5:4, 270-6.
“Methamphetamine Contaminated Currency.” Fultz BA†, Mann J,† and Gardner EA, Microgram Journal (2012) 9:2, 57-60.
“Training Narcotics Custodians in Sampling Large Marijuana Seizures” Herrera A, Mendoza M, Tamez R, and Gardner EA, Forensic Science Policy and Management (2011) 2, 14–17.
“Microcrystal Analysis of Cocaine Hydrochloride and Added Adulterants” Nelson HC,* Gardner EA, and Matteo D, J. Forensic Sci (2011) 56:3, 736-40.
“Sustainable Water and Energy in Gaza Strip” Hamdan L,* Zarei M,* Chianelli R, and Gardner E, Renewable Energy (2008) 33:6, 1137-46.
“Particle-particle interactions of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles,” Gursky JA,† Blough SD,† Luna C,* Gomez C, † Luevano AN, † and Gardner EA, J. Amer. Chem. Soc. (2006) 128(26):83, 76-77.
“Infrared spectra and conformational analysis of anti and gauche deuterated ethanol isotopomers,” Gardner EA, Nevarez A,†† Garbalena M,† and Herndon WC, J. of Molec. Struc. (2006) 78:1-3, 249-253.
“Layered Double Hydroxides as Supports for Micro-Reactors,” Blough B, † and Gursky J,† Gardner EA,
TexMEMs VII Conference Proceedings, ( 2005) University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso TX
“Diffusional Reactions in Polymer Matrices,” Gonzalez V,† Saulsberry R, and Gardner EA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Faculty Fellowship Program 2003 RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 1, William A. Hyman, Donn G. Sickorez, and Wesley L. Tarkington, (eds.) (2003) 7:1, 7-10.
“Direct synthesis of alkoxide-intercalated derivatives of hydrotalcite-like layered double hydroxides: precursors for the formation of colloidal layered double hydroxide suspensions and transparent thin films,” Gardner EA, Huntoon KM,† and Pinnavaia TJ, Advanced Materials (2001) 13:16, 1263-1266.
“Layered Double Hydroxides Pillared by Macropolyoxometalates,” Gardner EA, Yun S, Kwon T, and Pinnavaia TJ, Applied Clay Science (1999) 13, 479-494.
“On the Nature of Selective Olefin Oxidation Catalysts Derived from Molybdate- and Tungstate- Intercalated Layered Double Hydroxides,” Gardner EA and Pinnavaia TJ, Applied Catalysis A: General (1998) 167, 65-74.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
“Testing of United States Currency for Controlled Substances” Mann J* and Gardner EA, Inquiro, UAB’s official journal of undergraduate research (2013) 7, 34-36.
“Drugs of Abuse on Coated Paper and Polymer Currency,” Longmire M* and Gardner EA, Inquiro, UAB’s official journal of undergraduate research (2011) 5, 44-46.
“Microcrystal Analysis of Cocaine Hydrochloride and Added Adulterants,” Broaden A* and Nelson H,
Inquiro, UAB’s official journal of undergraduate research, (2009) 3, 78-79 “Cocaine Contamination of Currency in Birmingham Alabama,” Felix
j* and Gardner EA, Inquiro, UAB’s official journal of undergraduate research (2008) 50-62.
BOOK REVIEWS
“Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques” Gardner EA Forensic Science Review (2021) 33:1, 25-27
PRESENTATIONS
Oral
“Fentanyl Testing in Biological Samples” Gardner EA. and Hines JB. Hugo L. Federal Public Defender, Northern District of Alabama, Black Courthouse, Birmingham, AL Feb. 15, 2024.
“Forensic Chemistry: Fingerprints, Gun Powder Residue, and Drugs” Gardner EA. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA, March 15, 2019.
“Comparison of enhancing agents in aged eccrine and eccrine/sebaceous prints prior to development by the cyanoacrylate fuming method” Gardner EA and Hunter S, South Eastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Augusta, Georgia, October 31-November 3, 2018.
“Determinacion del Intervalo Posmortem (Tanato-Crono) en Casos Ee Diagnostico y Maltrato Animal” Martin-Orozco U, Castro-Arellano R.A, Rios-Ovando M.I,Wong- Saavedra R.A, Gardner E.A, Toledo-Gonzalez V.A, Toledo-Gonzalez. 27 Congreso Nacional de Patologia Veterinaria, Mexico City, MX, May 30-June 1, 2018.
“Lead Density on a Target as an Objective Method for Determining Muzzle-Target Distances” Gardner EA, Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Miramar Beach, FL May 29-June 1, 2018.
“Ordering Pharmaceuticals from Amazon.com and Internet Pharmacies,” Gardner EA, Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Miramar Beach, FL May 29-June 1, 2018.
“Lead Density on a Target, A Significant Indicator of Firing Distance, but is it Reliable?” Gardner EA (University of Alabama Birmingham), 2018 Annual Research Symposium Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama, March 14-15, 2018.
“Comparison of Enhancing Agents in Aged Eccrine and Prints prior to Development by the Cyanoacrylate Fuming Method” Gardner EA, 2017 Annual Research Symposium Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama, March 15-16, 2017.
“Synthetic Drugs and Their Effects on Colleges and Universities” Alabama College and Universities Safety and Health Professional’s Conference, Gardner EA, UAB, Birmingham, AL. Aug. 12, 2015.
“Lead Density on a Target, a Significant Indicator of Firing Distance, but is it Reliable?” Gardner EA, International Symposium on Forensic Science Error Management – Detection, Measurement and Mitigation, Arlington, VA, July 20-24, 2015.
“LIBS Analysis of Bullet Wipe” Gardner EA, LIBS Symposium, Pitt Conn, Philadelphia, PA March 17 – 21 2013.
“Forensic Science Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham” Gardner EA, Linville J, and Sloan JJ, Tennessee Valley Corridor Forensics Symposium, The Howard H. Baker Center for Public Policy, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Sept. 13, 2012.
“Forensic Chemistry and Veterinary Science,” Gardner EA, XXI National Congress of Veterinary Pathology MÉXICO, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico May 30 to June 1, 2012.
“An Analysis of Legal Highs” Quinney GB,* Toms M,† Gardner EA, UAB Graduate Student Research Days, February 22, 2012.
“Undergraduates in Action: Using Technology to Solve 21st Century Crimes” Plenary Session, Gardner EA, 4th Annual UAB Expo UAB, April 11, 2011.
“Examining the Properties of Oil Spill Surface Residues by Thermogravimetric Analysis Combined with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy” Gardner EA, Gulf Coast Conference, Galveston TX, Aug. 11-13, 2011.
“Exploring the Properties of Oil Spill Surface Residues by Thermogravimetric Analysis Combined with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy” Lang J, Gardner EA, Peter M, Gulf Coast Conference, Galveston TX, Aug. 11-13, 2011.
“Statistical Methods for Determination of Sample Sizes: The Bayesian Method” Gardner EA, Crock SL,† 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL, Feb. 21-26, 2011.
“Findings of the Examinations of Suspected Animal Cruelty Cases Submitted to the Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control” Martin-Orozco, U* Barbara B, Gardner EA, 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL, Feb. 21-26, 2011.
“Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) of Bullet Wipe” Gardner EA, Triutt K*, Consorcio de Universidades Mexicanas Para Quimica, Juarez, MX, Oct. 26, 2010.
“Introducing forensic chemistry to the undergraduate curriculum,” Gardner EA, 239th ACS National Meeting Spring 2010, San Francisco, CA, March 21-25, 2010.
“Forensic Chemistry Research at UAB” Gardner EA, Universidad de Ciudad Juarez, March 4-6, 2010.
“Microcrystal Analysis of Cocaine HCl with Adulterants,” Nelson H,* Gardner EA, and Dan Matteo, 239th ACS National Meeting Spring 2010, San Francisco, CA, March 21-25, 2010.
“The Binomial Distribution,” Crock S* and Gardner EA, AAFS 62cnd Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA Feb. 22-27, 2010.
“Microcrystal Analysis of Cocaine HCl with Adulterants,” Nelson H,* Gardner EA, Matteo D, AAFS 62cnd Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA Feb. 22-27, 2010.
“Introducing Forensic Chemistry to the Undergraduate Curriculum,” Gardner EA, Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, El Paso TX, Nov. 4-7, 2009.
“Microcrystal Analysis of Cocaine Hydrochloride and Added Adulterants” Gardner EA, Hannah Nelson,* Dan Matteo, Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, El Paso TX, Nov. 4-7, 2009.
“Pharmacuetical Spam” Gardner EA, Pharmaceutical Fraud Initiative, Pittsburgh, PA, May 15, 2009. “Microcrystal Analysis of Cocaine Hydrochloride and Added Adulterants” Nelson H,* Gardner EA, Dan
Matteo, Southern Association of Forensic Scientists, Orlando FL, Oct. 19-22, 2009.
“Teaching Chemistry to Non-science Majors” Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Salt Lake City, UT, March 21-26, 2009.
“Statistical Drug Sampling I: Training Narcotics Custodians in the Sampling of Large Marijuana Seizures” Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Science, Denver, CO, February 16-21, 2009.
“Issues in Ion Trap Mass Spectroscopy Analysis of Controlled Substances,” Gardner EA, Herrera H, Mendoza M, Tamez T, The 60th Southeastern Regional Meeting ACS Meeting, Nashville, TN November 12–15, 2008.
“Do You Have Cocaine in your Possession?” Hammer R,* UAB Undergraduate Expo, UAB, Birmingham AL, April 18, 2008.
“Properties of Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles,” Gardner EA, State University of New York at Binghamton, May 17, 2006.
“Layered Double Hydroxides: Novel Materials for MEMs Sensors,” Gardner EA TexMEMs VII Conference, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso TX. Sept 19-20, 2005.
“Fluorescent Tag for Physical Developer,” Gardner EA, El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX, March 31, 2005.
“Space Shuttle Orbiter RCS Thruster Failure Research at White Sands Test Facility,”Gardner EA, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, March, 24, 2004.
“Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles,” Gardner EA, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México, Oct. 23, 2003.
“Space Shuttle Orbiter RCS Thruster Failure Research at NASA White Sands Test Facility,” Gardner EA, ESE, University of Texas at El Paso, Sept., 2003.
“Transparent Hydrotalcite,” Gardner EA, University of Texas at Dallas, April 18, 2003.
“Transparent Hydrotalcite,” Gardner EA, University of North Texas, Chemistry Department, April 18, 2003.
“Transparent Layered Double Hydroxides,” Gardner EA, Chemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, March 7, 2003.
INVITED COLLOQUIA
“Forensic Chemistry: Fingerprints, Gun Powder Residue, and Drugs” Gardner EA, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA, April 15, 2019.
“Lead Density on a Target, A Significant Indicator of Firing Distance, but is it Reliable?”, Gardner EA, Alabama State University 2018 Annual Research Symposium, Montgomery, AL March 14, 2018.
“Lead Density on a Target, A Significant Indicator of Firing Distance, but is it Reliable?” Gardner EA, American Society for Industrial Security, (ASIS) Birmingham Chapter, Birmingham AL. Nov. 14, 2017.
“Spice and Bath Salts” Gardner EA, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY March 27, 2017. “Spice and Bath Salts” Gardner EA, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky, KY Jan. 30, 2017. “Legal Highs” Gardner EA and Burnet A, Aquinas College, Kalamazoo, MI, Nov. 17, 2016.
“Legal Highs” Gardner EA, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL Sept. 30, 2015.
“Legal Highs” Gardner EA, 2012 Inspiring Innovations Tour North America, 15-city, North American tour sponsored by PerkinElmer, Orlando FL, Nov. 8, 2012.
“Legal Highs” Gardner EA, 2012 Inspiring Innovations Tour North America, 15-city, North American tour sponsored by PerkinElmer, Raleigh NC, Oct. 18, 2012.
“Forensic Chemistry” Gardner EA, Alabama State University, Dept. of Physical Sciences, Montgomery AL, Sept. 12, 2012.
“Forensic Chemistry: From Meth Tests to Tar Balls” Gardner EA, Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics Research (CIA|JFR) Feb. 23, 2012.
“Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) as a Presumptive Test for Trace Evidence” Gardner EA, Delaware State University, Dover, DE, Aug. 14, 2011.
“Solving 21st Century Forensic Science Problems: New Methods and Analysis” Gardner EA, 2011 UAB Undergraduate Research Expo, April 22, 2011.
“Educational Tips and Tricks” Gardner EA, Excellence in Teaching Seminars, Feb. 16, 2011, 411 HUC, UAB.
“Research in Analytic Methods for Trace Evidence,” Gardner EA, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA, April 19, 2010.
“Particle-particle Interactions of Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles with a little forensic chemistry thrown in…” Gardner EA, Dept of Chemistry, UAB, March 6, 2008.
“Fluorescent Tag for Physical Developer,” Gardner EA, El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX, March 31, 2005.
“Space Shuttle Orbiter RCS Thruster Failure Research at White Sands Test Facility,” Gardner EA, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, March, 24, 2004.
“Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles,” Gardner EA, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México, Oct. 23, 2003.
“Space Shuttle Orbiter RCS Thruster Failure Research at NASA White Sands Test Facility,” Gardner EA, ESE, University of Texas at El Paso, Sept. 4, 2003.
“Transparent Hydrotalcite,” Gardner EA, University of North Texas, Chemistry Department, April 18, 2003.
“Transparent Layered Double Hydroxides,” Gardner EA, Chemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, March 7, 2003.
WORKSHOPS
“Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS), Structural Isomers, and Analogs” Gardner EA, MAFS 48th Annual Fall Meeting, Louisville, KY, October 13-8, 2019.
“Forensic Chemistry and Veterinary Science,” a four hour workshop, Gardner EA, XXI National Congress of Veterinary Pathology MÉXICO, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico May 30 to June 1, 2012.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
“Identification Through the Human Skin Microbiome After Secondhand Transfer and Handwashing” Kylie Wilder*, Elizabeth Gardner, Jason Linville, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences, Florence, AL, May 31-June 3, 2022.
“A Target Fiber Analysis of Red Acrylic on Movie Theater Seats” Juliann Stiny*, Elizabeth Gardner, Annie Kisler-Rao, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences, Florence, AL, May 31-June 3, 2022.
“Evaluating Cannabinoid Stability in Different Conditions and Validating THC-O and THC-P for Oral Fluid Analysis”Cody Paseur*, Elizabeth Gardner, Curt E. Harper, Kristin Tidwell, 22022 Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences, Florence, AL, May 31-June 3, 2022.
“The Validation of a Qualitative Analytical Method to Detect Drugs of Abuse in Human Urine Using Disposable Pipette Extraction and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy” Madalyn Hofstetter* and Elizabeth A. Gardner, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences, Florence, AL, May 31-June 3, 2022.
“Use of ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy for Aging Bloodstains, Sex Determination, and Species Differentiation” Olivia Glaze* and Elizabeth Gardner, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences, Florence, AL, May 31-June 3, 2022.
“Evaluating Cannabinoid Interference and Drug Stability in Oral Fluid for DUID Testing” Jasmine Maxwell* Elizabeth A. Gardner, Curt E. Harper, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences, Florence, AL, May 31-June 3, 2022.
“Determining Postmortem Intervals of Fetal Pigs Buried in Fayetteville, Tennessee, in June 2021 Using Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Instrumentation Blood Analysis”
Catherine Walters* and Elizabeth Gardner, 75th Anniversary Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orlando, FL, Feb. 13-19, 2022.
“Method Development for Drug Court Samples” Kourtney Steen* and Elizabeth Gardner, 75th Anniversary Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orlando, FL, Feb. 13-19, 2022.
“Evaluating Cannabinoid Interference and Drug Stability in Oral Fluid for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) Testing” Jasmine Maxwell*, Elizabeth Gardner, Curt E. Harper, 75th Anniversary Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orlando, FL, Feb. 13-19, 2022.
“Evaluating Cannabinoid Drug Stability and Interference in Oral Fluid for DUID and Postmortem Testing” Maxwell J,* Tidwell K, Gardner EA, Harper CE, 2021, Alabama State Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Gulf Shores, AL June 28th – July 2nd, 2021.
“Identification of Tianeptine Pyrolysis Products using Gas Chromatography” Love A, * Gardner EA, 2021, Alabama State Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Gulf Shores, AL, June 28th – July 2nd, 2021.
“Method Development for Drug Court Samples” Steen K, * Gardner EA, 2021, Alabama State Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, 2021, Gulf Shores, AL, June 28th – July 2nd 2021.
“Analysis of designer benzodiazepine flualprazolam and its in vitro metabolites using GC-MS” McGill J, Gardner EA – Abstract was accepted for the Spring 2020 American Chemical Society meeting in Philadelphia, however the meeting was cancelled.
“Comparison of Methods for Submerged Fingerprints” Chiang I, * Gardner EA, 2019, Annual Meeting American Academy of Forensic SciencesBaltimore MD, February 18-23, 2019.
“Regional Heroin Types Compared with Fentanyl Overdose Rates” Guertin S,* Schultz A, Warner G, Gardner EA, 2019, Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences, May 30, 2019 Bufford, GA.
“There’s Speciosa in My Hirsuta and Javanica” Colley M,* Corbin T, * Dunn SE, * Fiorucci H, * Gray T, * Sarah Guertin, * Rebecca Howell, * Chloe Thies, * and Gardner EA, 2019, Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences, Bufford, GA. May 30, 2019.
“Comparison of Methods for Submerged Fingerprints” Chiang I,* Gardner EA, 2019, Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Baltimore MD, Feb. 18-21, 2019.
“Correlation of the Prevalence of Drugs to a BAC above versus below 0.08% in Alabama DUI Cases” Green A* Gardner EA, 2018 Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Miramar Beach, FL May 29-June 1, 2018.
“Comparison of Development Methods for Submerged Fingerprints” Buggs C,* Harper C, and Gardner EA, 2018 Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Miramar Beach, FL May 29-June 1, 2018.
“Comparison of Development Methods for Submerged Fingerprints” Chiang I* and Gardner EA, 2018 Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Miramar Beach, FL May 29- June 1, 2018.
“Sodium Rhodizonate Color Test Limit of Detection” Shelton T. † and Gardner EA, UAB 2018 Spring Expo, University of Alabama at Birmingham, April 13, 2018.
“Investigating Gender Differences in the Metabolism of Ketamine” Erb E, * Gardner EA, McMahon L, Jackson N, and Widman A, 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New Orleans, LA. Feb. 14, 2017.
“Analysis of Herbal Supplements Claiming Male Enhancement” Smith R, † Dr. Gardner EA, UAB Summer EXPO 2016 An Exposition of Undergraduate Research University of Alabama at Birmingham, July 21st, 2016.
“Comparison of Enhancing Agents in Aged Eccrine and Eccrine/Sebaceous Prints Prior to Development by the Cyanoacrylate Fuming Method” Gardner EA, NIJ Impression Pattern and Trace Evidence Symposium, San Antonio TX, Aug. 24-27, 2015.
“Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy Analysis of Synthol” Eley MS,* Gardner EA, Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Callaway Gardens, GA, July 28-31, 2015.
“Prescription drugs in erectile dysfunction drugs ordered online” Waymack R,† and Gardner EA, Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Callaway Gardens, GA, July 28-31, 2015.
“Detection of Bullet Wipe on Bones After Decomposition Using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy” Clause H † and Gardner EA, Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Callaway Gardens, GA, July 28-31, 2015.
“Identification and Comparison of Illicit U.S.-Based Online Pharmacy Websites” Wolff S* Gardner EA, Alabama State Association of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Callaway Gardens, GA, July 28-31, 2015.
“Identifying Emerging Drugs of Abuse” Gardner EA, 2015 AAFS Annual Meeting/Orlando, FL, Feb. 16
– 21, 2015.
“Pyrolysis products of 2-amino-1-(4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethyl)ethanone (bk-2C-B), an analog of 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromophenethylamine” Texter K,* Kavanagh P, and Gardner EA, 2014 Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Regional American Chemical Society, Nashville, TN, Oct. 15-19, 2014.
“Distance Determination on Blood-Stained Evidence Using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy” Cox B,* Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Murfreesboro, TN, Aug. 12-15, 2014.
“Pyrolysis products of 2-amino-1-(4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethyl)ethanone (bk-2C-B), an analog of 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromophenethylamine” Texter K,* Pierce Kavanagh, and Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Murfreesboro, TN, Aug.
Gatlinburg, TN, Aug. 12-15, 2014.
“Analysis of Capegard for Capecitabine” DiBona C,† Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Murfreesboro, TN, Aug. Gatlinburg, TN, Aug. 12-15, 2014.
“4-MPD and NM-2-AI: Two New Legal Highs Being Offered by ‘Research Chemical’ Companies” Hamby D * Kavanagh P, Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Murfreesboro, TN, Aug. Gatlinburg, TN, Aug. 12-15, 2014.
“Improving the Quantity of Latent Print Minutiae Developed with Cyanoacrylate Fuming: Comparison of Acid and Base Enhancing Agents” Hunter S,* and Gardner EA, Second Annual Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) Forensics Symposium, Murfreesboro, TN, October 29-30, 2013.
“4-MPD and NM-2-AI: Two New Legal Highs Being Offered by ‘Research Chemical’ Companies” Hamby D, * Kavanagh P, and Gardner EA, Second Annual Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) Forensics Symposium, Murfreesboro, TN, October 29-30, 2013.
“Comparison of Enhancing Agents in Aged Clean and Oily Prints prior to Development by the Cyanoacrylate Fuming Method” Hunter S,* Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orange Beach, AL, Aug. 20-23, 2013.
“Volatile Organic Compounds of Bovine Decomposition” Johnson M,† Eaton A,* Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orange Beach, AL, Aug. 20-23, 2013.
“Enhancing Fingerprint Development Using a One-Step Method Instead of Two-Step Pre-treatment” Chelsea Tuttle, Quinnipiac University, Connecticut, Hunter S,* Elizabeth EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orange Beach, AL, Aug. 20-23, 2013.
“Pharmaceutical Spam (PharmSpam) and Prescription Drug Abuse” Cullen M,* Jefferson B,* Gary Warner, Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orange Beach, AL, Aug. 20-23, 2013.
“Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry for the Simultaneous Analysis of Ethylene Glycol and Glycolic Acid in Ethylene Glycol Poisoning” Harrison S,* Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orange Beach, AL, Aug. 20-23, 2013.
“Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds Present in the Headspace of Soil Samples from Human Burial Sites” Eaton A,* Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orange Beach, AL, Aug. 20-23, 2013.
“Comparison Study of Luminol and Luminol-based Preparations” Cullen M, * Jason Linville, and Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orange Beach, AL, Aug. 20-23, 2013.
“Second and Third Generation Legal Highs” Burnet A,† Culverhouse N,† Quinney G,* Gardner EA, American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), 2013 Annual Meeting, Washington DC, February 18-23, 2013.
“The Characterization of Bullet Wipe From Non-Lead Bullets Using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy” Phillips B,* Gardner EA, AAFS 2013 Annual Meeting, Washington DC, February 18-23, 2013.
“Characterization of Legal Highs and Their Pyrolysis Products” Kavanagh P, Gardner EA, Bouso E,* AAFS 2013 Annual Meeting, Washington DC, February 18-23, 2013.
“Percentages of Bank Notes Testing Positive for Methamphetamine and Cocaine by State” Mann JE,† and Gardner EA, Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Gulf Shores, AL Aug 7-10, 2012.
“Methamphetamine Contaminated Currency” Fultz B,† Gardner EA Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Gulf Shores, AL Aug 7-10, 2012.
“The Characterization of Bullet Wipe Using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy” Phillips B,* Truitt K,* and Gardner EA, Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Gulf Shores, AL Aug 7-10, 2012.
“Second and Third Generation Legal Highs” Burnet A,† Culverhouse N,† Quinney G,* and Gardner EA, Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Gulf Shores, AL Aug 7-10, 2012.
“Characterization of Legal Highs and their Pyrolysis Products” Bouso E,* Kavanagh K, Gardner EA, Alabama State Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Gulf Shores, AL Aug 7-10, 2012.
“Analysis and identification of five legal highs,” Toms M,† Gardner EA, 243rd American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, San Diego, California, March 25-29, 2012.
“Extraction of Cocaine and Other Chemicals from Mexican and Canadian Currency” Longmire M, † Douglas L,† Dhruv Patel,† Gardner EA, 2011 UAB Undergraduate Research Expo, April 22, 2011.
“Detecting Traces of Cocaine on Foreign Banknotes” Douglas C,† Gardner EA, 2011 Spring Annual Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA, March 27-31, 2011.
“Developing a Method for Detecting Methamphetamine and Pseudoephedrine on Clothing Seized from Suspected Clandestine Labs” Keasey S, Bowen K, Gardner EA, Young Forensic Scientists Forum, AAFS 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL, Feb. 21-26, 2011.
“Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS): Characterization of Bullets, Gunshot Residue, and Bullet Wipe” Rector M, Truitt K, Gardner EA, AAFS 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL, Feb. 21-26, 2011.
“Microcrystal tests of Cocaine with Levamisole and Sugar Added as Adulterants,” Broaden A,† and Gardner EA, AAFS 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA Feb. 22-27, 2010.
“A Sustainable Water and Energy In Gaza Strip” Zarei M*, Hamdan L,* Chianelli RR, Gardner EA, 2010, Presented at Building Partnerships and Pathways to Address Engineering Grand Challenges Conference, University of Texas at El Paso, February 8-10, 2010. First Place Poster Presentation Award Winner.
“Microcrystal tests of Cocaine with Levamisole and Sugar Added as Adulterants,” Broaden A,† and Gardner EA, Southern Association of Forensic Scientists, Orlando FL, Oct. 19-22, 2009.
“Building a Microscope System for Glass and Fiber Analysis” Gardner EA and Nelson H,* National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Trace Evidence Symposium, Clearwater Beach Fla., Aug. 3-7, 2009.
“The Use of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for the Analysis of Archaeological Samples” Felix J,† Jones S, and Gardner EA, UAB 2009 Undergraduate Research EXPO, April 24, 2009.
“Cocaine Contamination of Paper Currency in Birmingham Alabama.” Felix J, † Hammer R,† and Gardner EA, , Southern Regional Honors Conference, Saint Petersburg, Florida, March 26-28, 2009.
“Cocaine Contamination of Paper Currency in Birmingham Alabama” Felix J,† Gardner EA, Annual Meeting of the AAFS, Denver, CO, February 16-21, 2009.
“The Properties of Colloidal Layered Double Hydroxides,” Gardner EA, Bonilla L,* Gomez C,† Luevano A,† Blough S,† and Gursky J,† American Chemical Society Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, GA USA, March 26 – 30, 2006.
“Structure and Activity of met-hemoglobin Intercalated in a Layered Double Hydroxide,” Mudhivarthi V K, Bhambhani A, Gardner
EA, and Kumar CV, American Chemical Society Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, GA, March 26 – 30, 2006.
“Utilizing Metal Enhanced Fluorescence for Imaging Latent Fingerprints” Cesar L,† Vasquez A,† and Gardner EA, American Chemical Society Meeting, Washington DC, Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, 2005.
“Layered Double Hydroxides as a Matrix for Tethered Molecular Wires Network for Computational Nanotechnology” Gardner EA, NSF Site Visit, Symposia, Purdue University, Lafayette IN, June- 21, 2005.
“Layered Double Hydroxides as a Matrix for Tethered Molecular Wires,” Gardner EA, Renukuntla B,* Bonilla L, and Gomez C, NEMs Workshop, Network for Computational Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, April 8, 2005.
“Solvent effects on the composition and morphology of LDH nanoparticles synthesized in light alcohols” Luna C,* Gursky J,† Blough S,† Gomez C,† Bejerano A,† and Gardner EA, ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA., March 13-17, 2005.
“Improvements in Fingerprint Imaging, Developing a Fluorescent Tag for Physical Developer,” Gardner EA, El Paso Community College, MBRS-RISE Program, Feb. 15, 2005.
“Fluorescent Tag for Physical Developer,” Vasquez A,† Cesar Luna,* and Gardner EA, 2nd Annual Rio Grande Conference, UTEP, El Paso, TX.
“A Comparative Study of the Additives in US and Mexican Cigarettes of the Same Brand,” Luna C*, Bonilla L,† Pacheco D,† Simmons T, and Gardner EA; 2nd Annual Rio Grande Conference, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, Nov. 20, 2004.
“Fluorescent Tag for Physical Developer,” Vasquez A,† Luna C,* and Gardner EA, SACNAS Science and Science Policy: Constructing an Inclusive Paradigm, Austin, TX, October 21-24, 2004.
“A Comparative Study of the Additives in US and Mexican Cigarettes of the Same Brand,” Luna C,* Bonilla L,† Pacheco D, Simmons T, Dr. Gardner EA, SACNAS Science and Science Policy: Constructing an Inclusive Paradigm, Austin, TX, Oct. 21-24, 2004.
“The Chemical and Physical Properties of Nanoscale Layered Double Hydroxides,” Gomez C,† Bejarano A,† Gursky J,† Blough S,† and Gardner EA; 2nd Annual Rio Grande Conference, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, Nov. 20, 2004.
“Transparent Hydrotalcite: “The Physical and Chemical Properties of an Inorganic Nanoparticle”, Gardner EA, American Chemical Society and Petroleum Research Fund Summer School, July 27- Aug 4, 2003,
“Synthesis of MgAl-Layered Double Hydroxide as Acidic pH” Ruiz I,† Brophy M,† Pinnavaia TJ, and Gardner EA, 2003 MIE Student Research EXPO, El Paso, TX, April 16, 2003.
“Implementing Just in Time Teaching as a strategy to Encourage Students to Consistently Work Outside of Class, “Gardner EA, presented at the 2003 Sun Conference, March 7,8 2003, UTEP.
“Synthesis of MgAl-Layered Double Hydroxide as Acidic pH” Ruiz I, Brophy M,† Pinnavaia TJ, and Gardner EA, Southwestern Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Austin TX, Nov. 3-6, 2002.
“Synthesis of MgAl-Layered Double Hydroxide as Acidic pH” Ruiz I,† Brophy M,† Pinnavaia TJ; and Gardner EA; 2003 MIE Student Research EXPO, El Paso, TX, April 16, 2002.
“Synthesis of MgAl-Layered Double Hydroxide as Acidic pH” Ruiz I,† Brophy M,† Pinnavaia TJ; and Gardner EA; Southwestern Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Austin TX, Nov. 3-6, 2002.
“Infrared Spectra and Conformational Analysis of Simple Deuterated Ethanols,” Nevarez A,†† Gardner EA; and William C. Herndon; Southwestern Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Austin TX, Nov. 3-6, 2002.
“A Combinatorial Method for the Fast Screening of Catalysts for the Oxidation of Benzene to Phenol,” Gardner EA, Marshall C, Iton C, Hamilton C,† Saeed A, Mayurnik P, Yeh P, Dautzenberg F,; Overbeek R, Klipstein D; McRae G, Neurock M, Kung H, Popp K, 17th Meeting of the North American Catalysis Society, Toronto, Canada, June 3-8, 2001.
“An Easy Combinatorial Method to Screen a Catalyst’s reactivity with benzene to form the oxidation product phenol,” Hamilton C,† Gardner EA, Marshall C, Iton L, 221st ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA April 1-5, 2001.
“New Catalyst Technology for the Direct Oxidation of Benzene to Phenol,” Hamilton C,† Gardner EA, Marshall C, Iton C, Hamilton C,† Saeed A, Mayurnik P, Yeh P, Dautzenberg F, Overbeek R, Klipstein D; McRae G, Neurock M, Kung H, Popp K, National Laboratory Catalysis Conference, Argonne National Laboratory, Oct. 12-13, 2000.
“New Catalyst Technology for the Selective Oxidation of Feedstock Aromatic Compounds to Commodity Chemicals,” Gardner EA; Marshall C, Iton L, Kung H, Popp K, Sherif F, Rao R, Zhang Z, and Whitwell G, Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, August 1999.
“Transparent Layered Double Hydroxide Films and Their Electrochemical Applications,” Gardner EA, Pinnavaia TJ; 35th Annual Meeting of the Clay Mineral Society, Cleveland OH, 1998.
“Layered Double Hydroxide Thin Films,” Gardner EA, Villemure G, and Pinnavaia TJ, Center for Fundamental Materials Research 12th Annual CFMR Symposium, Fundamentals of Sensor Science, MSU, East Lansing, MI, 1998.
“Materials Design for Remediation Technology: Comparative Study of the Synthesis and Chemical reactivity of Acidic Versus Basic Layered Double Hydroxides Intercalated with Polyoxometalates,” Gardner EA, Pinnavaia TJ; Gordon Conferences, Zeolitic and Layered Materials, Plymouth State College, Plymouth NH. 1997.
“Materials Design for Remediation Technology: Comparative Study Acidic Zn2Al and Basic Mg2Al Layered Double Hydroxides Intercalated with Heptamolybdate and Dodecatungstate,” Gardner EA, Pinnavaia TJ; 15th North American Meeting of the Catalysis Society, Chicago, IL, 1997.
“Materials Design for Catalytic Remediation Technologies: The Fitness of Polyoxometalate Intercalated Layered Double Hydroxides for Catalytic Oxygenation,” Gardner EA, Pinnavaia TJ; Michigan Catalysis Society Spring Symposium, Dearborn, MI, 1997.
CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
Session Moderator, Session 2: Contributed Talks, 2022 Annual Research Frontier Symposium, Alabama State University, (virtual) March 9-10, 2022.
Session Moderator, Drugs Session 2 and Potpourri Session 2, American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual meeting (virtual) Feb. 19, 2021.
Session Moderator, Session 3: Contributed Talks, 2021 Annual Research Frontier Symposium, Alabama State University, online, March 10-11, 2021.
Session moderator, Contributed Talks Session 2, 2017 Annual Research Symposium Alabama State University, March 15-16, 2017.
Organizer and Chair; Drugs of Abuse, UAB Cyber Summit, Birmingham, AL, Feb. 12-13, 2013. Session Chair for Symposia on Research in Forensic Science: Research and Education in Forensic
Chemistry, Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, El Paso TX, Nov. 4- 7, 2009.
Organizer and Chair; Education in Forensic Chemistry, 239th ACS National Meeting Spring 2010, San Francisco, CA, March 21-25, 2010.
Organizer and Chair; Research and Education in Forensic Chemistry, Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, El Paso TX, Nov. 4-7, 2009.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Citizen Commendation Award for organizing and digitizing Homewood PD Cold Case, May 11, 2010 First Place Poster Presentation Award Winner, “A Sustainable Water and Energy in Gaza Strip” Maryam
Zarei, Lubna Hamdan, Russell R. Chianelli, Gardner EA, 2010, Presented at Building Partnerships and Pathways to Address Engineering Grand Challenges Conference, February 8-10, 2010.
COAcH Travel Award, ACS Annual Spring Meetings, 2003, 2005, 2008. Nanometer Scale Summer School, Washington State University, July 27-Aug3, 2003
Committee on Institutional Cooperation/Women in Science and Engineering/National Science Foundation Travel Grant, 1998.
Clay Minerals Society Student Research Grant, 1997. Kokes Travel Award, 1997.
State College Soroptimist Undergraduate Scholarship, 1992. Harrisburg Area Community College Academic Award, 1991.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Workshops
“Patten Evidence: Footwear/Tire Impressions” Library Teen Summer Book Club June 20, 2019. “Rock N Forensics” Avondale Public Library Teen Summer Book Club, July 03, 2018. “Mystery at the Museum” McWane Science Center, October 21, 2017.
“Kool-Aid Separation” Avondale Public Library Teen Summer Book Club, June 20, 2017 “The Scene of the Crime” Avondale Public Library Teen Summer Book Club June 30, 2016 “Fun Chemistry,” Science Demonstration, Girls in Science, UAB, April 21, 2013.
“Forensic Chemistry” Gardner EA and Eva Cartwright, “Girls in Science & Engineering Day” UAB 2012.
“Color Tests” Avondale Public Library Teen Summer Book Club, June 27, 2013.
“Mentos and Diet Coke” Avondale Public Library Teen Summer Book Club, June 21, 2012. “Forensic Chemistry” Avondale Public Library Teen Summer Book Club, July 14, 2011.
COURSES TAUGHT
CJ 110 Introduction to Forensic Science CJ 250 Criminalistics: An Overview
CJ 350 Advanced Criminalistics CJ 465 Cold Case Analysis
FS 550 Instrumental Analysis
FS 670 Elements of Forensic Science FS 673 Forensic Drug Analysis
FS 679 Seminar in Forensic Sciences
FS 680 Graduate Internship in Forensic Science FS 698 Directed Research in Forensic Science FS 699 Thesis Research in Forensic Science
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Forensic Sciences American Chemical Society
Alabama State Association of Forensic Scientists
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