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Age Estimation from the Pubic Symphysis: Back to Basics

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

The pubic symphysis joint on the pubic bone is frequently used in anthropology to estimate age-at-death in late adolescent and adult individuals. This webinar will provide a background on the age indicator, as well as a review of the anatomical features used in the age estimation methods based on this joint. The primary focus of the webinar is to help participants better interpret the written phase descriptions in pubic symphysis age estimation methods.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on January 11, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

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All Is Not Pot That’s Green: An Overview of THC Isomers

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

THC isomers, also known as THC analogs or semi-synthetic cannabinoids, are structurally related to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and have similar toxicity and impairing effects. A recent study indicated that Δ8-THC use was around 27% of marijuana use, based on detection and ratios of cannabinoid metabolites in workplace drug testing. Other analogs of interest include hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and THC-O. THC isomers are generally perceived as legal and are also seen in states with legal marijuana. Analytical challenges include differentiating THC isomers from each other and Δ9-THC and avoiding conversion during sample preparation.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on June 15, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGW4PO6zUqI

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Special address | 2025 European Systemic Risk Board conference

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

Special address by Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investment Union, at the ninth annual ESRB conference .

The 2025 ESRB conference theme is “Broadening Horizons: The ESRB’s Next Decade of Impact.”

Watch all sessions from the conference: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVAEZuF9FZnF_n2uxkH2fdSPyfoNzz9f

See the conference programme here: https://www.esrb.europa.eu/news/schedule/2025/html/20250903_9th_annual_conference.en.html

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Closing remarks | 2025 European Systemic Risk Board conference

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

Closing remarks by Francesco Mazzaferro, Head of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) Secretariat, at the ninth annual ESRB conference.

Senior policymakers, central bankers and leading academics gathered to discuss “Broadening Horizons: The ESRB’s Next Decade of Impact.”

Watch all sessions from the conference: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVAEZuF9FZnF_n2uxkH2fdSPyfoNzz9f

See the conference programme here: https://www.esrb.europa.eu/news/schedule/2025/html/20250903_9th_annual_conference.en.html

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System-wide stress testing | 2025 European Systemic Risk Board conference

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

The expanding role of non-bank financial intermediaries and the rising interconnectedness within the financial system call for a system-wide approach to stress testing. This panel will explore how macroprudential authorities can address the challenges involved in implementing such an approach.

Panellists:
• Viral Acharya, C.V. Starr Professor of Economics, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
• Nathanaël Benjamin, Executive Director, Financial Stability Strategy and Risk, Bank of England
• Rama Cont, Professor, Oxford University
• John Fell, Deputy Director-General, Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability, European Central Bank
Chair: Aino Bunge, Deputy Governor of Sveriges Riksbank, Vice-Chair of the ESRB Advisory Technical Committee

The 2025 ESRB conference theme is “Broadening Horizons: The ESRB’s Next Decade of Impact.”

Watch all sessions from the conference: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVAEZuF9FZnF_n2uxkH2fdSPyfoNzz9f

See the conference programme here: https://www.esrb.europa.eu/news/schedule/2025/html/20250903_9th_annual_conference.en.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpjy_jRjpIA

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The future of AI | 2025 European Systemic Risk Board conference

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

Yoshua Bengio, Professor at the Université de Montréal, delivered a keynote speech on “The future of AI – and considerations for systemic risks” at the ninth annual European Systemic Risk Board conference.

Response by Leonardo Gambacorta, Head of Emerging Markets at the Bank for International Settlements.

The 2025 ESRB conference theme is “Broadening Horizons: The ESRB’s Next Decade of Impact.”

Watch all sessions from the conference: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVAEZuF9FZnF_n2uxkH2fdSPyfoNzz9f

See the conference programme here: https://www.esrb.europa.eu/news/schedule/2025/html/20250903_9th_annual_conference.en.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSX4Vh8bff4

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Advances in Chemical Sorting of Commingled Remains Compressed

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Forensic anthropologists face the challenge of sorting remains from commingled assemblages. This webinar examines how chemical signatures of bone can complement physical reassociation strategies. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) offers rapid, visually non-destructive analysis that acquires chemical information from bone. Statistical evaluation of chemical profiles taken across 1284 bones from 45 individuals reveals that physicochemical variation exists between individuals and, consequently, can be used to classify the bones. This NIJ-funded research study highlights the efficiency of LIBS-based chemical analysis in expediting the reassociation of commingled remains and its potential for advancing forensic techniques.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on November 30, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SooAHncapOk

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2025 Ieke van den Burg prize | 2025 European Systemic Risk Board conference

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

The ESRB’s Advisory Scientific Committee awards the Ieke van den Burg prize to recognise outstanding research conducted by young scholars on a topic related to the ESRB’s mission.

Co-authors Arved Fenner (University of Münster), Philipp Klein (University of Münster) and Carina Schlam (Deutsche Bundesbank and University of Münster), will present their award-winning paper, “Better Be Careful: The Replenishment of ABS backed by SME Loans,” which has been selected as the winner of the 2025 edition of the prize.

Chair: Vasso Ioannidou, Member of the ESRB Advisory Scientific Committee, Professor, Bayes Business School

Learn more about the prize and see past winners: https://www.esrb.europa.eu/about/orga/asc/ieke/html/index.en.html

See the conference programme here: https://www.esrb.europa.eu/news/schedule/2025/html/20250903_9th_annual_conference.en.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od8sIXwZeSA

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The EU financial system amidst new threats | 2025 European Systemic Risk Board conference

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

The EU financial system is challenged by a range of emerging threats, many of which originate outside the system itself. This panel will explore some of these challenges, including the evolving geopolitical landscape and its impact on government budgets, as well as the growing influence of non-bank financial intermediaries.

Panellists:
• Marco Buti, Professor, European University Institute
• Ian Goldin, Professor, Oxford Martin School, Oxford University
• Cornelia Holthausen, Director General, Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability, European Central Bank
• Loriana Pelizzon, Vice-Chair of the ESRB Advisory Scientific Committee and Professor, Goethe University of Frankfurt
Chair: Olli Rehn, ESRB First Vice-Chair, Governor of Suomen Pankki – Finlands Bank

The 2025 ESRB conference theme is “Broadening Horizons: The ESRB’s Next Decade of Impact.”

See the conference programme here: https://www.esrb.europa.eu/news/schedule/2025/html/20250903_9th_annual_conference.en.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDMTnA6t07I

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The EU in a changing geopolitical landscape | 2025 European Systemic Risk Board conference

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

Adam Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, delivers a keynote speech on “The EU in a changing geopolitical landscape” at the ninth annual European Systemic Risk Board conference.

Response by Thorsten Beck, Chair of the ESRB Advisory Scientific Committee and Director and Professor at the European University Institute.

The 2025 ESRB conference theme is “Broadening Horizons: The ESRB’s Next Decade of Impact.”

See the conference programme here: https://www.esrb.europa.eu/news/schedule/2025/html/20250903_9th_annual_conference.en.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scatBTAwSwQ