Summer school: Methods of Forensic Analysis

Dear Students,

This summer, we are organizing a summer school
through our faculty: Methods of Forensic Analysis

The course provides students with hands-on experience with forensic techniques, from evidence collection to analysis and interpretation. Students will build a foundational understanding of how forensic methods are applied in criminal investigations. I would be happy if you could share the information with your students and encourage them to apply. The administration is being managed through our Centre for International Cooperation; students can contact them at summer@muni.cz.

Summer school: Methods of Forensic Analysis

When: 13-26 July 2025
Where: Brno, Czech Republic

What: 2 weeks of summer school, during the day, will engage in both theoretical and practical lessons of forensic analysis, from evidence collection to analysis and interpretation. In the afternoons/evenings, enjoy daily cultural and social activities to explore Brno and the surrounding areas.

ECTS: 4

Cost: €1275 – costs include tuition, accommodation, breakfast, social and cultural activities - including a day trip to regional UNESCO sites. (partner discount of €100 may apply)

Deadline: 1 May 2025

More information: summeratmasaryk.cz/methods-of-forensic-analysis

Academic topics included (exact schedule will be shared closer to the course):

• Introduction, basic concepts, Legislation for forensic analysis methods
• Toxicological analysis in forensic practice
• Biological traces - securing, packaging, transport, and storage
• Methods of sample collection
• Stability and contamination of biological traces
• Methods of sample preparation before Forensic Analysis
• Analysis procedures for selected synthetic substances
• Analysis of addictive and narcotic substances
• Analytical methods in doping control
• Approaches to the analysis of explosives
• Analysis of heavy metal poisoning
• Forensic interpretation of analytical results
• Examples of practice cases

Learning Outcomes

• Develop proficiency in forensic analysis techniques
• Understand the legal and ethical implications of forensic science
• Apply advanced laboratory techniques in real-world contexts

assoc. Prof. PharmDr. Ing. Radka Opatrilova, Ph.D., MBA
https://www.muni.cz/en/people/113543-radka-opatrilova
Faculty of Pharmacy
Department of Chemical Drugs
Masaryk University