Sharing clinical and forensic toxicology knowledge in the era of a pandemic and beyond

Science matters,especially in times of crisis.As history clearly shows,we often rely on science to help solve some of the most pressing technical challenges and identify solutions that address major public health crisis including the Spanish flu,polio,and HIV/AIDS.In the ongoing struggle to safeguard humankind throughout time,science has been a reliable constant.This year,as the world faced yet another challenge,scientists mobilized in unprecedented ways through global collaborations and innovative technologies,to bring to every village,tribe,town,and city of the world the best chance of beating COVID-19.On December 14,2020 as the first batch of a federally approved coronavirus vaccines in the USA were administered to health care workers across that country,science emerged victorious once again.