About Autoxicology, Inc.
Autoxicology, Inc. was founded to advance the science and practice of forensic toxicology through innovation, research, and real-world application. With decades of experience spanning medicolegal investigation, academic leadership, and national drug control initiatives, the work behind Autoxicology, Inc. reflects a deep commitment to scientific excellence and public health. The focus centers on emerging drugs and overdose trends, analytical advancements using GC-MS and LC-MS technologies, and bridging research with policy to strengthen forensic standards and improve community safety.
About Dr. Bruce Goldberger
Dr. Goldberger is a distinguished forensic toxicologist whose career spans medicolegal investigation, academia, high-level consultancy, groundbreaking research, expert testimony, and public policy. With leadership positions at the University of Florida, roles in national drug control initiatives, and a prolific publication and honors record, he stands out as a central figure in the advancement of forensic toxicology.
Dr. Goldberger is a nationally recognized leader in forensic toxicology and has held several top leadership roles in prominent forensic science organizations including - President, American Academy of Forensic Sciences; President, American Board of Forensic Toxicology; President, Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board; and President, Society of Forensic Toxicologists.
Dr. Goldberger has built a distinguished career advancing forensic toxicology with impactful work in (1) emerging drugs and overdose trends, including synthetic stimulants and fentanyl analogs; (2) analytical and methodological innovations, especially in toxicological detection utilizing GC-MS and LC-MS across diverse biological matrices; (3) editorial leadership, as evidenced by his leadership role with the Journal of Analytical Toxicology; and (4) translational impact, bridging research to public health through MMWR reports and surveillance studies.
Academic Profile at the University of Florida.
Education:
May 1982
B.A. Degree | Zoology
Drew University
August 1985
M.S. Degree | Forensic Toxicology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
January 1993
Ph.D. Degree | Forensic Toxicology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Awards:
2026 – University of Florida College of Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award
2022 – AAFS Distinguished Fellow
2022 – SOFT Distinguished Service Award
2018 – Northeastern University Richard Saferstein Memorial Award in Forensic Science
2017 – NSC ADID Robert F. Borkenstein Award
2012 – Drew University Achievement in the Sciences Award
2008 – FAME Outstanding Achievement Award
2006 – AAFS Toxicology Section Alexander O. Gettler Award
2004 – TIAFT Mid-Career Achievement Award
1994 – AACC Outstanding Scientific Achievements by a Young Investigator Award
1988 – AAFS Toxicology Section Irving Sunshine Award
