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By Christian Sweeney,

Director of Science and Technology, Cannabistry Labs

In The LAB

Christian Sweeney, Director of Science & Technology

Christian Sweeney is the director of science and technology at Cannabistry Labs and is responsible for developing top-of-the-line extraction methods and processes as well as analytical tools used for cannabis extracts. He has nearly ten years of experience in optimizing solvent-free extraction methods, analytical food research, product development and quality assurance. Prior to joining Cannabistry Labs, Sweeney served as a scientist at Synergy Flavors, Inc., the leading supplier of flavors, essences and extracts

for the global food and beverage industry. Sweeney is a certified

food scientist, trained food research chemist and earned his

master’s degree in food science and technology from The Ohio

State University, and his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

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