Cal State LA hosts 15th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop

Los Angeles, CA – This January, Cal State LA became a hub for scientists and researchers as it hosted the 15th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop. From January 10 to 12, 2024, the event brought together leading experts and those new to the field of multidimensional chromatography, focusing on the latest techniques and developments.

Organized by Drs. Katelynn Perrault Uptmor (William & Mary), Pierre-Hugues Stefanuto (University of Liège), Dwight Stoll (Gustavus Adolphus College), and Petr Vozka (California State LA), the workshop featured talks and presentations on key trends in multidimensional gas and liquid chromatography from both academic and industry leaders.

Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab (C³AL): Cal State LA hosts 15th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop.

The workshop featured keynote and contributed presentations and discussion groups on important topics like new technology, data analysis, and practical applications in various fields. A highlight was the poster session, where researchers competed for awards sponsored by the American Chemical Society, showcasing the workshop's role in supporting new scientific discoveries.

Thanks to the generous backing of sponsors such as LECO, JEOL, SepSolve Analytical, GC Image, Spectral Works, RESTEK, Thermo Fisher, TRAJAN, VICI DBS, Chemistry Matters and the Cal State LA Scholarship, and Creative Activities, along with CREST CATSUS and Sikand SITI Center, admission to the workshop was free.

Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab (C³AL): Cal State LA hosts 15th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop.

Dr. Krishna Foster, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, opened the event with a welcoming speech that underscored the importance of chromatography in research, particularly in her own field of atmospheric chemistry. She highlighted California State University, Los Angeles's unique character as a "people's university" that champions diversity, equity, and nurturing talent from all backgrounds. Dr. Foster's speech set the tone for the event and spotlighted the university's commitment to sustainability and the integration of natural and social sciences.

Special thanks are extended to the students of C3AL for their invaluable assistance during the event.

The conference is held annually, and further information about future events can be found at www.multidimensionalchromatography.com

Presentations from the 15th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop were recorded and are available online.

Watch the whole playlist or follow the links below for particular lecture.

• GC×GC-TOFMS/FID hydrocarbon group-type analysis of plastic-derived oils (Christina Kelly, MDCW 2024)

• Multi-omics workflow for blood serum screening using GC×GC-TOFMS (Pierre-Hugues Stefanuto, MDCW 2024)

• Off-line LC×SFC-HRMS/MS non-target analysis of depolymerised lignin (Eliise Tammekivi, MDCW 2024)

• Alkene quantification in plastic waste-derived fuels using GC×GC-FID (Genesis Barzallo, MDCW 2024)

• Streamlining group type analysis with GC×GC templates V-A alignment (Daniel Geschwender, MDCW 2024)

• Don’t let the realityof GC×GC-MS data burst your bubble! (James Harynuk, MDCW 2024)

• Chemical characterization of the aircraft cabin environment by GC×GC-TOFMS (Kevin Hayes, MDCW 2024)

• Sampling body odor for healthcare monitoring: how to avoid the pitfalls (Elsa Boudard, MDCW 2024)

• Exploring arson investigations with multi-dimensional chromatography (Gwen O'Sullivan, MDCW 2024)

• Automated online multicolumn 2D-LC screening as a rapid and efficient tool (Heather Wang, MDCW 2024)

• Extending boiling point range using PLOT columns and GC×GC-MS (Lina Mikaliunaite, MDCW 2024)

• Sensory-classified roasted arabica coffee with GC×GC-TOFMS and chemometrics (Caitlin Cain, MDCW 2024)

• Expanding the scope of tile-based GC×GC–TOFMS data analysis (Robert Synovec, MDCW 2024)

• Changes validate breath signatures of acute respiratory exacerbations (Michael Wilde, MDCW 2024)