Shimadzu to Join ISC 2026 in Prague as Platinum Sponsor
Shimadzu Corporation: Shimadzu at ISC 2024 in Liverpool
In September 2026, Prague will become a global meeting point for the chromatography community. From 6 to 10 September 2026, the city will host the 35th International Symposium on Chromatography – ISC 2026, one of the leading international events dedicated to chromatography, separation science, and analytical chemistry.
Shimadzu is proud to support this prestigious event as a Platinum Sponsor.
Shimadzu: Shimadzu at ISC 2024
ISC 2026 represents a unique opportunity for scientists, researchers, industry experts, application specialists, and technology providers to meet, exchange knowledge, and discuss the latest developments in chromatography and separation science. The conference will bring together experts from academia, pharmaceutical industry, environmental analysis, food safety, healthcare, life sciences, and many other fields where analytical technologies play an essential role.
We would like to warmly invite our customers, partners, colleagues, and the wider scientific community to join us at ISC 2026 in Prague. The conference will offer an inspiring scientific programme, lectures by internationally recognised experts, dedicated sessions on current trends and challenges, an exhibition area, and valuable opportunities for networking with the global chromatography community.
Following the successful ISC 2024 in Liverpool, ISC 2026 will bring this important international symposium to the heart of Europe. We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague and contributing together to a strong and successful edition of ISC.
Gesa Schad: Shimadzu at ISC 2024 in Liverpool
Visit Shimadzu at ISC 2026 in Prague and be part of one of the key international events in chromatography and separation science.
Registration is open on the official conference website:
www.isc2026.org
Shimadzu Vendor Seminar: Three New Reasons to Rethink Your Workflow
- 07 September 2026
- 12 PM - 13 PM
Join us for an engaging seminar introducing three new analytical solutions designed to help laboratories work smarter, respond faster, improve robustness, and achieve greater confidence in their results. As analytical demands continue to grow, laboratories need technologies that not only deliver strong performance, but also enhance efficiency, flexibility, and ease of operation. This seminar will highlight how our latest innovations in IC, UHPLC, and GC-MS/MS can streamline workflows, support complex applications, and create new opportunities for productivity across your laboratory.
Nexera IC – New compact ion chromatography solution for reliable, high-sensitivity anion and cation analysis.
- Dr. Gesa Schad
Nexera X4 – Next-generation UHPLC platform designed for ultra-high performance and robust operation without compromise.
- Dr. Gesa Schad
GCMS-TQ RX Series – Advanced triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS systems engineered for enhanced sensitivity and dependable trace-level analysis.
- Dr. Waldemar Weber
Scientific Programme Presentation
- 08 September 2026
- 10:30 – 12:00
- Fun 5: Separations with Supercritical and Subcritical Fluids
Accelerating Forensic Analysis: A Rapid SFC-MS Workflow for Novel Regioisomeric Fluorofentanyl Derivatives and Related Compounds
- Dr. Jennifer Field, Shimadzu UK, Milton Keynes, UK
Winners of the Shimadzu student sponsorship
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Shimadzu student sponsorship for free tickets to attend the ISC 2026 conference. We received a great number of high-quality abstracts, showcasing the innovative research being conducted by students all over Europe.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and look forward to their contributions at the conference. To those who were not selected this time, we encourage you to continue your excellent work and apply again in the future.
And the lucky winners are:
Chromatography supports electrochemistry–mass spectrometry (EC-MS) analysis of olaparib and inavolisib metabolites
- Fabiola Dontsi Tonleu, University of Münster, Germany
- Abstract ID: ISC-0262
Towards circular wind energy: Sample preparation strategies in combination with GC×GC-TOFMS for the characterization of wind turbine blade recycling products
- Giulia Giacoppo, University of Ferrara, Italy
- Abstract ID: ISC-0169
Implementing SFC for analysis of antibiotics in manure
- Michelle Hussock, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
- Abstract ID: ISC-0220
Identifying optimal LC-MS conditions for oligonucleotide mapping of mRNA: A multi-criteria assessment of methods
- Athanasios Tsalmpouris, University of Geneva, Switzerland
- Abstract ID: ISC-0211
From weeds to crop protectants: phytochemical profiling and dual biopesticidal activities of Chenopodium ambrosioides and Cleome gynandra
- Rahim Ullah, University of Helsinki, Finland
- Abstract ID: ISC-0249
Poster Presentations
Optimal column selection for experimental surface polarity measurement using supercritical fluid chromatography
- Yoshiyuki Watabe, Shimadzu Corporation, Kyoto, Japan
- Session: BIO08 - Sample preparation and automation
Characterization of SFC stationary phases for Analysis of Essential Oils
- Martin Meyer, Shimadzu Europa, Duisburg, Germany
High-sensitivity analysis of more than 100 pesticides in food using microflow LC-MS/MS
- Ramy Abou Naccoul, Shimadzu France, Marne la Vallée, France
- Session: HYP05 - Microfluidic and chip separations in MS
Streamlined selection of optimal separation conditions using an automated LC/SFC method development platform
- Dr. Gesa Schad, Shimadzu Europa, Duisburg, Germany
- Session: FUN05 - Separations with super - and sub-critical fluids
Ion Chromatographic Determination of Major Inorganic Ions in Beer for Quality Control and Product Differentiation
- Dr. Vadim Kraft, Shimadzu Europa, Duisburg, Germany
- Session: FUN08 - Separation modes
Efficient SFC Method Development for the Analysis of Essential Oils Using Shimadzu LabSolutions MD
- Dr. Brigitte Bollig, Shimadzu Europa, Duisburg, Germany
- Session: HYP02 - SFC-MS
Assessing the applicability of retention modelling as a tool for oligonucleotide analysis using ion-pair HPLC
- Richard Hodgson, Shimadzu UK, Milton Keynes, UK
ISC 2026 Scientific program highlights
The programme runs across three parallel tracks — Fundamentals, Bioanalysis & Omics Applications, and Hyphenation Techniques — covering topics from column technology, chiral and multi-dimensional separations, and AI/machine learning in separation science, to proteomics, green analytical chemistry, and LC/MS data processing.
Why it matters for industry
This year's Industry Program is shaping up particularly well, giving companies a direct space to connect with academia and the next generation of scientists:
- Industry & Education – bridging academic training with industry needs
- Career Presentation – companies showcase career paths and hiring needs to students and professionals
- AI in Separation Science – real-world use of AI in method development and lab workflows
- Sustainability in Separation Science – translating green chemistry research into industrial practice
