Alexandre Quintas holds a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry and is a Senior Associate Professor at Egas Moniz University, Lisbon, Portugal, with over 30 years of teaching experience. He is the founder and course leader of the first Forensic Sciences BSc and MSc degrees in Portugal. Dr. Quintas also leads the Forensic and Psychological Sciences Laboratory that promotes a stronger link between scientific achievements and judicial system that better suits contemporary societies. With a background in protein science and molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration, Dr. Quintas' current research is tackling the issue of novel psychoactive substances, linking their use to neurodegenerative diseases.