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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 Head 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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Rachel Davenport is Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs. Since establishing the company in 2004, Rachel has continued to ensure that the range of services offered remain at the forefront of innovation and value, supporting family law professionals, social workers, and local authorities with court-approved solutions for family law cases.

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