Council
Our Council of Forensic Toxicologists is composed of distinguished professionals recognised for their expertise, integrity, and dedication to advancing the field. Collectively, they provide strategic guidance, uphold rigorous scientific and ethical standards, and support the mission of promoting excellence in forensic toxicology practice and research.
Leadership
Susan Grosse
Chair
Susan has over 20 years’ experience in the field of Forensic Toxicology and is the Scientific Advisor for the Forensic […]
Geraldine Dowling
Deputy Chair
Professor Geraldine M. Dowling is a forensic, analytical and clinical toxicologist with more than 20 years’ experience in analytical method […]
Marcus Donohue
Treasurer
Marcus Donohue BSc (Hons) has over 25 years of professional experience in the field of analytical and interpretative forensic toxicology. […]
Karen Hayes
Secretary
Karen is a Senior Analyst in the Toxicology section of the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) in Dublin, where […]
Council members
Alexandra Park
Council Member
Alexandra is a Senior Forensic Scientist within the Criminal Toxicology Team at the Scottish Police Authority (SPA), Edinburgh. She holds […]
Dr Duncan Stephen
Council Member
Duncan is a Consultant Clinical Biochemist/Forensic Toxicologist within the NHS at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. After training as a Clinical Scientist […]
Hazel Torrance
Council Member
Hazel Torrance works at the Scottish Police Authority, Forensic Services (SPA FS) as Head of the Forensic Toxicology Service, having […]
John Farina
Council Member
John is the Official Analyst to the States of Jersey. Under the Official Analyst’s (Jersey) Law 2022 he is responsible […]
Julie Tierney
Council Member
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Lindsey Ward
Council Member
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Valerie Forbes Forsyth
Council Member
Valerie Forbes Forsyth has over 20 years’ experience in the field of Forensic Toxicology and is a Senior Reporting Scientist […]
Communications Committee
Alice Seywright
Communications Committee
Alice is from Edinburgh in Scotland and currently works as a Forensic Toxicologist at the Scottish Police Authority. She completed […]
Jake McMillan
Communications Committee
Jake is from the South West of Scotland and currently works in the forensic toxicology team at Forensic Science Northern […]
Past Chairs
- Professor David Osselton (2010 to 2014)
- Dr Sue Paterson (2014 to 2018)
- Dr Simon Elliot (2018 to 2022)
- Professor Atholl Johnson (2022 to 2024)
Past Secretaries
- Dr Gail Cooper (2010 to 2015)
- Dr Duncan Stephen (2015 to 2022)
- Dr Hazel Torrance (2022 to 2025)
Past Treasurers
- Mr Simon Cosbey (2010 to 2014)
- Mr Peter Streete (2014 to 2022)
- Dr Geraldine Dowling (2022 to 2024)
Past Webmaster
- Mr Peter Streete (2012 to 2025)
Past Council Members
- Mike Scott-Ham
- Sarah Tarrant-Wooding
- Nel Brahma
- Dr Yvonne Kavanagh