Axis Forensic Toxicology is proud to announce the retirement of Dr. George S. Behonick, Ph.D., F-ABFT, effective July 4, 2024. After four decades of laboratory and toxicology work including 15 years of dedicated service and exceptional leadership of Axis Forensic Toxicology, Dr. Behonick will be stepping down from his role as Lab Director and Chief Toxicologist. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Behonick has made invaluable contributions to the field of forensic toxicology, including testifying in over 100 court cases and depositions in 13 federal courts and 22 states. Dr. Behonick is the author or co-author of twenty peer-reviewed publications, over forty abstracts for poster and/or oral presentations, and several technical notes within the field of forensic toxicology. Earlier in his career, he served in scientific leadership roles with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Division of Forensic Science. Prior to Dr. Behonick’s toxicology education and career, he served 10 years as a decorated Officer in the United States Armey.
In light of this transition, Axis is thrilled to welcome Dr. Laureen J. Marinetti, Ph.D., F-ABFT, as the incoming Laboratory Director and Chief Toxicologist. Dr. Marinetti brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of forensic toxicology with over 30 years of experience in human performance and postmortem forensic toxicology in the areas of oral and written expert opinion testimony, drug interpretation, method development, quality assurance and control, laboratory accreditation and drug abuse demographics. Dr. Marinetti is a nationally recognized lecturer and expert witness in analytical and interpretive forensic toxicology and pharmacology and is also board certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology. She has authored several peer reviewed publications and book chapters in forensic toxicology. Dr. Marinetti’s leadership will undoubtedly propel Axis to new heights of excellence in forensic science. Dr. Marinetti will begin releasing cases the week of April 15th and assume the role of Lab Director effective June 1, 2024.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Behonick for his years of dedicated service and outstanding contributions to Axis,” said Phil Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of Axis Forensic Toxicology. “We also warmly welcome Dr. Marinetti to our team and look forward to the innovative ideas and insights she will bring to our laboratory.”
Axis will be engaging its clients in this transition to celebrate Dr. Behonick and welcome Dr. Marinetti. Further details regarding these events will be shared at a later date.
Inquiries, well-wishes, or requests for further information may be directed to [email protected].