Kate West is Senior Toxicology Reporting Scientist at AlphaBiolabs. Kate joined AlphaBiolabs in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience from a background in forensic science. Her main responsibilities include writing Statement of Witness and Certificate of Analysis reports for legally-instructed drug and alcohol tests, and mentoring and training other members of the Toxicology Reporting team. Kate holds an MSc in Forensic Toxicology by Research and a BSc with Honours in Biomedical Science and is frequently called upon to give evidence in court, reporting on complex child cases. Website: https://www.alphabiolabs.co.uk
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