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A highly-skilled and respected scientist with over 15 years’ experience in the field of forensics, Marie joined AlphaBiolabs in 2022 and oversees the company’s growing toxicology team.

As Director of Toxicology, Marie’s day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining the highest quality testing standards for toxicology and further enhancing AlphaBiolabs’ drug and alcohol testing services for the legal sector, members of the public, and the workplace sector. 

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Andrew Bainham is one of the country’s leading commentators on family law, having taught at the University of Cambridge for over 20 years, including undergraduates and at master and doctoral levels. Many of his former students are in practice at the family Bar or are family solicitors
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