Matthew Hallam

I've always wanted a career in which I could practice my creativity, even when I worked on the assembly line in a fish factory. At one time, I channeled this need into dance, drawing, poetry and fiction, and I still do most of these things. But, following completion of my MSc(Res) in Translational Oncology and time working in labs and as a Medical Writer for major pharmaceutical companies, I'm happy to find myself in a career that allows me to combine my creative side with my scientific mind as the Deputy Editor of The Analytical Scientist.

Content by Matthew Hallam:

Testing & Processing Cannabinoid analysis

An Eye on Spice

12/09/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Meeting the need for rapid detection of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists - introducing Chris Pudney and his portable analyzer

Research & Development Neurology & psychology

Balancing Act

11/22/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Does CBD really counteract the neuropsychiatric risks of THC?

Research & Development Tools & technology

The Cannabinoid Factories of the Future

11/11/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Could synthetic biology facilitate a microbial revolution... and do away with grow rooms for good?

Testing & Processing Classification

Not as Advertised

10/11/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Apples to oranges… to cannabis. Strain classifications in US dispensaries are not always what they appear.

Research & Development Medical research

New Drugs for Stubborn Bugs

08/02/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Novel antibacterial agents are needed… Could cannabidiol fill the void?

Research & Development Medical research

Dawn of the (Synthetic) Dope

06/21/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Synthetic cannabinoids have become ubiquitous, but how do they exert their 'zombifying' effects?

Business & Profession Business

In the News...

06/20/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Get up to speed on some of the latest cannabis content hitting headlines.

Research & Development Neurology & psychology

Fishing for Answers

05/23/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Cannabinoid receptor 2 exerts behavioural effects in zebrafish - and may do in humans, too.

Research & Development Adverse effects

Cannabis on the Brain

05/23/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Does cannabis use impact long-term mental health? New research suggests that it just might.

Research & Development Adverse effects

I Wanna Be Sedated

05/23/2019 | Matthew Hallam

Does cannabis counteract medical sedation?

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