by Kevin Shanks, M.S., D-ABFT-FT Synthetic cannabinoids are laboratory synthesized chemicals which bind to cannabinoid receptors in the human body. The JWH series of cannabinoids was developed by Dr. John Huffman at Clemson University. UR-144 is an Abbott Labs...
By Denise Purdie Andrews The life blood of advancing the science of forensic toxicology lies in the academic peer reviewed contributions of the field’s rank-in-file members. A variety of forums exist for a laboratory to share its experiences for the greater good....
by Denise Purdie Andrews Kevin Shanks will be giving a presentation on synthetic cannabinoids at the meeting of the LTG (London Toxicology Group) on June 18, 2021. He will be speaking alongside colleagues in the field of forensic toxicology from Cuyahoga County (Ohio)...
by Denise Purdie Andrews Axis Forensic Toxicology, your forensic toxicology partner, is excited to announce its new blog! This new feature of our website will provide an additional communication channel to bring you important information to help you be more...
By Kevin Shanks, M.S., D-ABFT-FT Toxicology is the study of the effects of substances on living organisms. Forensic toxicology is the use of toxicology in medical-legal investigations. Forensic toxicologists use analytical chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical...
