Brian Schou Rasmussen

Brian Schou Rasmussen serves as Senior Researcher and Team Leader at the Section of Forensic Chemistry within the Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on analytical chemistry applications for detecting medicinal drugs and substances of abuse in biological materials, with specialized expertise in laboratory automation and IT integration for forensic toxicology workflows.

Research Focus: Dr. Rasmussen's primary investigations span:

• Forensic toxicology of antidepressants, cannabinoids, and novel psychoactive substances
• Development and validation of mass spectrometry methods for postmortem toxicology
• Preanalytical stability studies for volatile compounds like nitrous oxide
• High-throughput screening automation for wastewater and forensic samples
• Pharmacokinetic analysis in driving-under-influence cases

His research bridges analytical chemistry and forensic science to enhance accuracy in drug detection and interpretation.

Publication Trends: Recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates concentrated efforts in:

• Quantifying drug distribution in complex matrices (brain, blood)
• Validating methods for emerging substances (HHC-C8 cannabinoids)
• Optimizing sample preparation for volatile compounds
• Investigating clinical implications of drug interactions

These studies consistently emphasize methodological rigor and forensic applicability.

Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

Mentorship and Funding: The available information does not specify graduate students supervised or research grants administered.

Laboratory Leadership: As Team Leader, Dr. Rasmussen directs the Section of Forensic Chemistry's analytical operations, overseeing method development and quality control for forensic casework and research. The section serves as a critical resource for Danish forensic investigations through advanced chemical analysis capabilities.