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Virginia Commonwealth University

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4.08/20/2025

Encourages critical thinking and analysis.

5.04/30/2025

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About Michelle

Michelle R. Peace, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Forensic Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. She holds a Ph.D. in Pathology from Virginia Commonwealth University (2005), a Master of Forensic Science from George Washington University (1996), and a B.A. from Wittenberg University (1991). Her research specializes in emerging toxicology issues affecting public health and safety, including the proliferation of novel cannabinoids, the manipulation of electronic cigarettes to consume drugs other than nicotine, standards development in forensic toxicology, and new designer drug trends. Funded by the National Institute of Justice since 2014 with a total of $2.3 million over five years, her studies have examined the efficacy of electronic cigarettes in substance use and abuse, highlighting risks from vaping non-nicotine substances and the convergence of cannabis and e-cigarette markets. She currently directs a clinical study evaluating vaping's effects on roadside impairment assessments for suspected DUI cases and drug testing. Peace also offers scientific expertise to shape laws, policies, and strategies for consumer protection, highway safety, and substance use treatment.