Sonja Heinl
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Sonja Heinl has made significant contributions to forensic toxicology, with a primary focus on the analysis of cannabinoids in biological matrices. Her research centers on developing and validating automated, high-throughput methods for detecting Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and its metabolites, as well as other cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN), in blood serum and hair samples. Her most cited work, a 2016 paper on an automated liquid-liquid extraction GC/MS method for THC, 11-OH-THC, and THC-COOH from blood serum, has garnered 35 citations, establishing a robust, routine protocol for forensic laboratories. This method streamlines the complex analysis of consumption habits by enabling precise quantification of key metabolites. In a complementary 2016 study, Heinl extended this automation to hair analysis, developing a comprehensive method for THC, CBN, and CBD determination, cited 11 times. Her innovative use of x-y-z sample robotics for full automation reduces manual error and increases efficiency, directly impacting routine forensic casework. Through these contributions, Heinl has advanced the reliability and speed of cannabinoid testing, supporting both clinical and legal investigations into cannabis use.
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