On September 1–2, our team attended the Strategic Research Area in Forensic Sciences (SoFo) Annual Meeting 2025, held at the scenic Rimforsa Strand. This lunch-to-lunch event brought together researchers, professionals, and collaborators from across Sweden to share insights, foster new connections, and explore the future of forensic science.
Presentations from our group
This year, our group contributed with two presentations highlighting ongoing work within forensic toxicology and post-mortem analysis:
William Lövfors, with support from Henrik Podéus, presented the alcohol model developed to aid in estimating alcohol intake in forensic investigations. The model represents a valuable step toward improving the accuracy and reliability of alcohol-related case assessments.
Rasmus Magnusson shared his research on estimating time since death using post-mortem interval (PMI) data and machine learning models – a project currently under review in Nature Communications. His talk sparked great interest and discussion around the application of advanced computational methods in forensic medicine.
Collaboration and future directions
Beyond the formal sessions, the meeting offered many opportunities for discussion, idea exchange, and networking. Participants engaged in lively conversations around potential research overlaps, interdisciplinary approaches, and strategies for expanding SoFo’s scope in the coming years.
The meeting reaffirmed the strong sense of community within SoFo and underscored the exciting directions in which forensic science is moving—through collaboration, innovation, and shared scientific curiosity.
We thank the organizers for an inspiring and well-arranged event, and we look forward to continuing the conversations and collaborations sparked at Rimforsa Strand.
