Trimega Laboratories Recruits two Leading Scientists From the Forensic Science Service

LONDON, July 20, 2011 -

Trimega Laboratories, a leading company for testing hair for
substance abuse, has hired two experienced forensic toxicologists
to join its laboratory in Manchester.  Marcus Donohue will be
Principal Forensic Scientist and Catherine Hilton will be working
as a Forensic Scientist at Trimega.

Both join the firm from the UK Government’s Forensic Science
Service Ltd (FSS), which is currently the leading provider of
forensic science to the UK Criminal Justice System (UKCJS), but due
for closure in the near future.

Marcus will be working closely with Trimega’s Technical
Director, Christian Zuniga, in further developing the laboratory
and ensuring highest quality standards are maintained.

Marcus joined the FSS in 1998 where he worked as a Forensic
Specialist dealing with the assessment, management and
interpretation of a wide range of criminal toxicology cases. During
his time at the FSS, Marcus accrued a vast amount of experience of
appearing as an expert witness, providing oral testimony at courts
throughout England and Wales. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree
with Honours (BSc Hons) in Chemistry with Pharmaceutical and
Forensic Science.

Catherine joined the FSS in 2001 where she worked as a Forensic
Toxicology Analyst. Her role involved the day-to-day processing of
toxicological evidence on a large number of criminal cases,
including numerous cases that were very high profile. Catherine was
influential in the development of analytical methods to detect and
quantify drugs present in body fluids. Prior to joining the FSS,
Catherine worked as a Development Scientist at Evans Medical. She
holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours (BSc Hons) in
Biochemistry, and will be working in the laboratory where she will
bring her extensive experience to maintaining Trimega’s best
quality processes.    

Avi Lasarow, CEO of Trimega Laboratories, said: “We are
delighted to welcome Marcus and Catherine to our company. Both of
them have impressive track records of working at the highest levels
in forensic science and we are sure that they will be valuable
additions to the Trimega team. I am also confident that this
further positions Trimega to provide toxicology services in the
Criminal Justice area.”

Notes to Editors

About Trimega Laboratories
(www.trimegalabs.co.uk)

Established in London in 2005, Trimega Laboratories is well
recognised for being a leader in the development of innovative
techniques for testing for substances of abuse. Its core business
is laboratory-based analysis of hair samples that provide accurate
historical records of alcohol or drugs dependency over a one to
twelve month period. In the UK, Trimega’s core clients include:
family law specialists, law courts, and social services.

Other services offered by Trimega include: Roadside Drugalyzer
Testing for law enforcement, Hair Steroid Testing for athletes, and
Hair Benzodiazepines Testing.

Trimega won the title of Best Use of Technology in the 2008
Barclays-sponsored Startups Awards, and has been on the shortlist
for the National Business Awards three years running. Trimega is
also one of 25 companies to represent the UK in the 2011 European
Business Awards.

For additional information, please contact: Simon Barker, Partner, Cubitt Consulting , +44(0)20-7367-5119 / simon.barker at cubitt.com ; Fergus Brady, Analyst, Cubitt Consulting, +44(0)20-7367-5114 / fergus.brady at cubitt.com