Sandra N. Staeheli
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About
Dr. Sandra N. Staeheli is a leading forensic toxicologist whose pioneering research has fundamentally advanced the understanding of postmortem drug behavior. Her key contributions center on the time-dependent postmortem redistribution (PMR) of opioids—including morphine and its metabolites—in blood and alternative biological matrices. By developing and applying CT-guided biopsy sampling using a robotic arm (virtobot), Dr. Staeheli created a groundbreaking methodology for systematically investigating how drug concentrations shift after death. Her most cited work (2018, 57 citations) provides critical insights for forensic case interpretation, directly addressing the challenges PMR poses to accurate toxicological analysis. Her 2016 and 2015 studies (34 and 27 citations, respectively) further established the proof-of-concept for this innovative sampling technique. Collectively, Dr. Staeheli’s research has transformed forensic practice, offering more reliable tools for determining cause and timing of death in opioid-related cases. Her work is essential reading for any student or researcher in forensic toxicology, pathology, or legal medicine, and her methodological innovations continue to shape the field’s approach to postmortem investigations.
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