Unless otherwise noted, all sessions will be held in the Indiana University Memorial Union Frangipani Room in Bloomington, IN. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory except by permission.
Sunday December 7, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration, distribution of course materials, payment of fees.
LUNCH PROVIDED
12:00 – 12:15
Introduction/Orientation
Mr. Randall Beaty
Dr. Barry Logan
12:15 – 1:30
Perspectives on the Robert F. Borkenstein Alcohol Course: Traffic Safety Science
Dr. Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Frensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
1:30– 1:45 – BREAK
1:45 – 3:00
Pharmacology and Physiology of Alcohol
Dr. Vanessa Fitsanakis, Robson Forensic, Lancaster PA
3:00- 3:15 – BREAK
3:15 – 4:30
Pharmacology and Physiology of Alcohol (continued)
Dr. Vanessa Fitsanakis, Robson Forensic, Lancaster PA
5:30 – 7:30
Welcome Dinner
Attendees are invited to join the faculty for dinner and cash bar, State Room East and West (IMU)
Monday December 8, 2025
8:00 – 9:15 am
Chemistry and Biochemistry of Alcohol
Dr. Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30– 10:45
Countermeasures for Reducing Alcohol Impared Driving Fatalities and the Role of NHTSA
Mr. James C. Fell, Senior Research Scientist, Traffic Safety Consultant, Annadale, VA
10:45 – 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 12:00
Pharmacokenetics of Alcohol Part 1
Dr. Peter Maskell, SPA Forensic Services, Glasgow, UK
12:00 – 1:15 – LUNCH
1:15 – 2:45
Blood Alcohol Analysis: Theory and Practice
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
2:45 – 3:00 BREAK
3:00 – 4:30
Breath Alcohol Analysis: Theory and Practice
Mr. Randall Beaty, Retired- Deputy Scientific Director, Crime Laboratory Service, Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, TX
Tuesday December 9, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 am
Pharmacokinetics of Alcohol Part 2
Dr. Peter Maskell, SPA Forensic Services, Glasgow, UK
9:00 – 9:15 – BREAK
9:15 – 10:15
How Do We Use "Alternative Samples" to Investigate Alcohol?
Dr. Peter Maskell, SPA Forensic Services, Glasgow, UK
10:15 – 10:30 – BREAK
10:30 – 12:00
Practice and Pitfalls of Retrograde Extrapolation and Widmark Calculations
Ms. Alka Lohmann, Virginia Department of Forensic Science, Richmond, VA
12:00 – 1:15 – LUNCH
1:15 – 2:15
On-road Driving Studies: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Dr. Eef Theunissen, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
2:15 – 2:30 – BREAK
2:30 – 3:30
On-road Driving Studies: Alcohol and Other Drugs, continued
Dr. Eef Theunissen, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
3:30 – 3:45 – BREAK
3:45 – 5:00
Principles and Application of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (Followed by Demonstration of Fatal Vision Goggles)
Mr. Joseph Turner, Retired, Muncie Indiana Police Department
Wednesday December 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:15 am
Alcohol and Impairment: Alcohol Effects on the Brain and Impact on Impairment
Dr. Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30 – 10:45
Implementation of Forensic Standards and Guidelines
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
10:45 – 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 12:00
Legal Aspects of DUI: Statutes, Regulations and Case Law
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, District Attorney, Crook County, OR
12:00 – 1:15 – LUNCH
1:15 – 2:15
Legal Aspects of DUI: Statutes, Regulations and Case Law, continued
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, District Attorney, Crook County, OR
2:15 – 2:30 – BREAK
2:30– 3:45
Alcohol Testimony from the Toxicologist's Perspective - Pitfalls and Best Practices
Dr. Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
3:45 – 4:15– BREAK and CLASS PHOTO
4:15 – 5:30
The Current Scene Panel Discussion: All Available Faculty
5:45 - 7:15
Wine and Cheese Reception – Federal Room (IMU)
Thursday December 11, 2025
8:00 – 9:15 am
Behavioral and Performance Effects of Alcohol on Driving
Dr. Ryan Smith, National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) and Responsibility.org, Washington, DC
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30– 10:30
Behavioral and Performance Effects of Alcohol on Driving (continued)
10:30– 10:45 – BREAK
10:45 – 12:00
Analysis and Response to Defense Challenges in Forensic Alcohol Testing
Mr. Patrick Harding, Emeritus Toxicology Section Director, WI State Laboratory of Hygiene
12:00 – 1:15 - LUNCH
1:15 – 2:30
Analysis and Response to Defense Challenges in Forensic Alcohol Testing (continued)
Mr. Patrick Harding, Emeritus Toxicology Section Director, WI State Laboratory of Hygiene
2:30 – 2:45 – BREAK
2:45 – 4:00
Expert Testimony: Basic Principles
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, District Attorney, Crook County, OR
4:00 – 4:15 – BREAK
4:15 – 5:30
Expert Testimony: Basic Principles (continued)
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, District Attorney, Crook County, OR
Friday December 12, 2025
8:00 –9:15 am
Moot Court
Hon. Mr. Randall Beaty, Retired - Deputy Scientific Director, Crime Laboratory Service, Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, TX
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, District Attorney, Crook County, OR
Dr. Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
Mr. Joseph Turner, Retired, Muncie Indiana Police Department
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30 – 10:30
Moot Court (continued)
10:30 – 10:45 – BREAK
10:45 – 11:30
Courtroom Testimony Q&A and Discussion
11:30 – 11:45
Presentation of Certificates and Close of Course
Mr. Randall Beaty