Christopher Davies
I am a forensic toxicologist and analytical chemist holding a BSc (Hons) and an MSc in forensic science. My PhD researched the in vitro metabolism of designer benzodiazepines using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with chemometric interpretation. During my post-doctoral position, I worked on the extraction and detection of drugs in spiked drinks, while other research collaborations have included the detection of analytes in blood samples and green tea extracts. My research interests include the detection of drugs in biological samples, and the chemical composition of fingermarks.
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Research and publications
Journal articles
Roberts, J.D. et al. (2022) “The impact of a natural olive-derived phytocomplex (Oliphenolia®) on exercise-induced oxidative stress in healthy adults,” Nutrients, 14(23), p. 5156. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14235156.
Shil, A. et al. (2021) “Investigating the opposing effect of two different green tea supplements on oxidative stress, mitochondrial function and cell viability in Hepg2 Cells,” Journal of Dietary Supplements, 19(4), pp. 459–482. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2021.1894304.
Davies, C. et al. (2020) “Variability associated with interpreting drugs within Forensic Hair Analysis: A three‐stage interpretation,” Journal of Applied Toxicology, 40(7), pp. 868–888. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.3959.
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Conferences
2022 - London Toxicology Group, 'Diclazepam and its Metabolite Interpretation'.
2021 - International Conference by Biotechnology Society of Nepal 2021 ‘Variability Associated with Interpreting Drugs within Forensic Hair Analysis: A Three Stage Interpretation’.
2020 - Cambridge Science Festival 2020 ‘Drink spiking myths, truths, and advances in forensic science’.
