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James Marsden

Apr 03, 2019

LexaGene has appointed James Marsden to its scientific advisory board. Marsden previously served as the executive director of food safety at Chipotle from 2016 to 2019. According to LexaGene, Marsden has also worked for several food companies and techology providers. Prior to Chipotle, he acted as VP for scientific affairs and President at the American Meat Institute. In addition, Marsden also held the role of a professor at Kansas State University. 

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