Cannabis Science and Technology® is pleased to announce the addition of André Silva, MSc Forensic Science to its editorial advisory board (EAB).
André Silva graduated in 2018 with a master’s degree in Forensic Science from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England where he also worked as an Associate Lecturer. He is currently a Field Marketing Specialist for Reference Materials for Merck.
Silva previously worked as a portfolio specialist for the same group of products, supporting customers in Spain and Portugal at both a technical and commercial level. He has also been involved in multiple initiatives around the cannabis testing industry on topics ranging from laboratory quality control to regulatory and legal matters.
To maximize his free time, Silva fills his schedule with sports, literature, podcasts, travelling, and any hobbies that spark his curiosity.
Welcome to the board, André Silva!
Cannabis Science and Technology® also recently announced several other new members to its EAB:
For a complete list of the Cannabis Science and Technology® Editorial Advisory Board please visit: www.cannabissciencetech.com/cannabis-science-and-technology-editorial-advisory-board.
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