<h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.isc2026.org/">ISC 2026</a></h3>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/314">International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)</a> represents the oldest conference series on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is one of the premier meetings series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.The major focus of the symposium will be on the impact of chromatography and separation science to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, environmental, food and health industry, as well as science and medicine. The symposium programme will reflect these themes and highlight new challenges and emerging opportunities for the science and marketing of separation and detection systems and methods.As an integral part of the scientific programme of lectures and poster sessions, an international exhibition and vendor seminars on instrumentation and services for chromatography, separation science and mass spectrometry will be organised. ISC 2026 will provide the perfect forum for attendees from academia, industry and government research institutions for scientific exchange and networking.<h3>REGISTRATION</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">Register NOW and do not miss the deadline</a><ul><li>Early-bird registration &amp; payment deadline: May 15, 2026</li><li>Payment deadline for authors of oral presentations: May 15, 2026</li></ul></blockquote><h3>TUTORIAL LECTURES</h3><h5>Bezhan Chankvetadze</h5>Bezhan Chankvetadze is Professor for Physical Chemistry and director of the Institute of Physical and Analytical Chemistry at the Tbilisi State University in Tbilisi, Georgia.He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis and a member of the editorial boards several international journals.Chankvetadze is the recipient of “2006 Belgian Society of Pharmaceutical Science Award of Recognition”, the joint Csaba Horvath Memorial Award of the Hungarian Separation Science Society and Connecticut Separation Science Council, USA (2017) and Nernst-Tswett Award from the European Separation Science Society (EuSSS) (2024).<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ISC_Bezhan_Chankvetadze_b97143b6b0.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: Bezhan Chankvetadze" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ISC_Bezhan_Chankvetadze_b97143b6b0.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="480" height="480"><h5>Martin Gilar</h5>Dr. Martin Gilar received his Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from Institute of Chemical Technology in Prague (1996). He spent postdoc years in Hybridon Inc. (1996-1998) and Northeastern University in Boston (1998) developing separation methods for antisense oligonucleotides and fraction collector for DNA molecules. Since 1998 he has worked at Waters Corp. in Milford, Massachusetts, participating in column, sample preparation and instrument research.Dr. Martin Gilar is a Research Fellow in the Separations R&amp;D group at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/325">Waters Corporation</a>. He has 30+ years of experience in the separation sciences, including chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry. His research interest is the analysis of biopolymers, peptides, and nucleic acids. He has published over 75 peer reviewed papers. Dr. Gilar is recipient of Jaroslav Janak 2022 medal and Chromatographic Society Jubilee medal in 2023.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ISC_Martin_Gilar_3545a57ff2.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: Martin Gilar" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ISC_Martin_Gilar_3545a57ff2.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="480" height="480"><h5>Václav Kašička</h5>Václav Kašička is head of Laboratory of Electromigration Methods (www.uochb.cz/kasicka) at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/62">Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences</a> since 1995. He is engaged in development of electroseparation methods and their application for analysis and characterization of (bio)molecules. He is (co)author of 200 papers in impacted journals, 20 book chapters, and 160 lectures at international symposia, with 4922 citations, h-index 39. He is associated editor of the Journal of Separation Science, and member of editorial boards of Electrophoresis, J. Chromatogr. A and other journals. He is chair of Chromatography and Electrophoresis Group of the Czech Chemical Society, and member of permanent Scientific Committees of International Symposia ITP YYYY and LACE YYYY.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ISC_Vaclav_Kasicka_520987cd65.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: Václav Kašička" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ISC_Vaclav_Kasicka_520987cd65.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="480" height="480"><h5>Jörg P. Kutter</h5>Professor Dr. Jörg P. Kutter holds a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry (1995) from the University of Ulm, Germany, focusing on chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques.After graduation, he was a postdoctoral fellow at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, TN, USA) developing microchip-based analytical tools. He joined the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in 1998, and in 2006, he was appointed professor in experimental lab-on-a-chip systems.Since September 2013, Dr. Kutter is the Chair of Analytical Biosciences at the Dept. of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen. His research interests focus on the development of miniaturized separation and sample preparation methods.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ISC_Joerg_P_Kutter_15b28eb930.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: Jörg P. Kutter" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ISC_Joerg_P_Kutter_15b28eb930.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="480" height="480"><h5>John A. McLean</h5>John A. McLean is Dean of Research Graduate Education, Stevenson Professor of Chemistry, and Director of the Center for Innovative Technologies at Vanderbilt University. McLean and colleagues have focused on the conceptualization, design, and construction of ion mobility and structural mass spectrometers, specifically targeting complex samples in systems, synthetic, and chemical biology. His group applies these strategies to forefront translational research areas in drug discovery, personalized medicine, and ‘human-on-chip’ synthetic biology platforms. He is an elected Fellow of NAI, AAAS, RCS, and ASMS and has published over 200 manuscripts and received over 30 patents in these and allied areas.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ISC_John_A_Mc_Lean_62fe6879ae.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: John A. McLean" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ISC_John_A_Mc_Lean_62fe6879ae.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="480" height="480"><h5>Peter Schoenmakers</h5>Peter Schoenmakers has been a full-time professor in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Amsterdam since 2002, investigating many aspects of one- and two-dimensional chromatography, with a special interest in macromolecules and computer-assisted method development.Together with Bob Pirok, Peter Schoenmakers has recently completed a new textbook on Analytical Separation Science. He has received a number of international awards, most recently the ACS Award for Chromatography (2022) and the LCGC lifetime-achievement award (2023). He received royal recognition when he became Knight in the Order of the Dutch Lion in 2022.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ISC_Peter_Schoenmakers_6962648388.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: Peter Schoenmakers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ISC_Peter_Schoenmakers_6962648388.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="185" height="185"><h5>František Švec</h5>Frantisek Svec is working at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Charles University in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. He has authored over 560 publications, which have been cited more than 25,000 times, giving him an h-index of around 100. F. Svec is best known for his research on monoliths and their use in many different applications. Currently, he is focusing on developing novel formats of sorbents for sample preparation.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ISC_Frantisek_Svec_9413f4a131.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: František Švec" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ISC_Frantisek_Svec_9413f4a131.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="480" height="480">

Tutorial Lectures at ISC 2026

Don't miss this unique opportunity to stand out at the upcoming HTC-19 conference by winning the HTC Tube competition! Deadline for submissions is coming up soon on Friday 15 May! The winners get 750 Euro (first prize), 500 Euro (second prize) and 250 Euro (third prize). That's a lot of Belgian Beer!<h4>Criteria for evaluation</h4><ul><li>We invite scientists to create short videos (up to 3 minutes) that showcase how your chromatography work impacts the world.&nbsp;</li><li>No need for professional editing, just grab your smartphone and start filming.&nbsp;</li><li>Best video will be selected via electronic audience poll, based on scientific content, entertainment value, creativity and technical skills.</li></ul><h4>Who can participate?</h4><ul><li>Eligibility: Scientists (academic or industrial) of any age involved in research projects related to the liquid chromatography workflow (before, during, or after).</li><li>Submissions: Both individual and group submissions are welcome. The video must be based on the presenter’s own findings or work.</li></ul><h4>Deadline and how to submit?</h4><ul><li>Deadline: Friday 15 May 2026</li><li>Please send your submission to info@htc-19.com</li></ul>

HTC Tube Competition at the 19th International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology (HTC-19)

<h4>Advancing Glycoproteomics with Flexible LC-MS at the University of Washington</h4>Understanding how cells communicate, migrate, and interact with the immune system often comes down to what is happening on their surface. For Nick Riley, Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, that surface is defined by glycans, complex sugar structures attached to proteins that play a critical role in health and disease.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_What_Happens_When_Glycoproteomics_Meets_Real_Time_LC_MS_Decision_Making_7f77f81741.jpeg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: What Happens When Glycoproteomics Meets Real-Time LC-MS Decision Making?: Nick Riley, Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, head of the Riley Group." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_What_Happens_When_Glycoproteomics_Meets_Real_Time_LC_MS_Decision_Making_7f77f81741.jpeg 208w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="768">The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.riley-research.com/">Riley Group</a> operates at the intersection of glycobiology and mass spectrometry, developing new analytical methods to answer biological questions that were previously out of reach. Based out of one of the largest mass spectrometry hubs in the United States, the lab relies on a high-performance LC-MS workflow built around the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/content/lifetech/global/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-tribrid-mass-spectrometers/orbitrap-ascend-tribrid-mass-spectrometer/systems/orbitrap-ascend-multiomics-tribrid-mass-spectrometer.html">Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend MultiOmics Tribrid Mass Spectrometer</a> coupled with a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/398">Thermo Scientific Vanquish Neo UHPLC System</a>.Together, these platforms deliver flexible, reproducible separations and enable the integration of ETD, HCD, PTCR, and high-mass analysis within a single experiment. This flexibility is critical when working with limited or precious samples such as enriched cell surface glycoproteins, providing the sensitivity and robustness needed to characterize highly complex glycopeptides and intact glycoproteins.<h3>From forensics to glycoproteomics</h3>Riley’s scientific path began in undergraduate chemistry and psychology, where an early interest in forensics led him to mass spectrometry. Rather than focusing on applications, he became interested in the instruments themselves.That fascination took him to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he trained in Josh Coon’s lab and worked extensively on electron transfer dissociation. While developing new fragmentation methods, Riley encountered glycopeptides almost by accident and quickly realized their complexity and importance.A postdoctoral position in Carolyn Bertozzi’s lab at Stanford deepened his exposure to glycobiology and reinforced his interest in building tools that allow scientists to better interrogate biological systems. That philosophy now defines his research program at the University of Washington.<h3>Why flexibility matters in glycoproteomics</h3>Glycoproteomics presents unique analytical challenges. Glycans increase molecular heterogeneity, complicate ionization, and require multiple fragmentation strategies to fully characterize.“There’s no single method that can answer all of our questions,” Riley explains. “We need flexibility at every level.”For the Riley Group, that flexibility comes from advanced LC-MS platforms, particularly Tribrid instruments like the Orbitrap Ascend Mass Spectrometer. These systems allow his team to combine ETD, HCD, PTCR, and high-mass analysis within a single workflow.That versatility is essential when working with limited samples, especially in experiments involving cell surface glycoproteins or double enrichment strategies.<h3>Turning technology into biological insight</h3>One recent study highlights how instrumentation directly enables discovery. Riley’s team investigated how glycosylation affects protein corona formation using SEER nanoparticles. The workflow required two enrichment steps, leaving very little material for analysis.Using the Orbitrap Ascend Mass Spectrometer’s real-time library search capabilities, the team developed Autonomous Dissociation Type Selection, a method that uses real-time decision making to determine the optimal fragmentation method during acquisition. This approach allowed the team to extract comprehensive information from a single LC-MS injection, preserving sample while accelerating discovery.“That kind of experiment simply wouldn’t be possible without real-time decision making on the instrument,” says Riley.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_What_Happens_When_Glycoproteomics_Meets_Real_Time_LC_MS_Decision_Making_2_f5c7de51c3.jpeg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: What Happens When Glycoproteomics Meets Real-Time LC-MS Decision Making?: Kayla Markuson, B.S., is one of the grad students in the Riley Group. She was recipient of the 2025 Thermo Scientific Quantitative Proteomics Research Grant Program." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_What_Happens_When_Glycoproteomics_Meets_Real_Time_LC_MS_Decision_Making_2_f5c7de51c3.jpeg 208w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="768"><h3>Lowering barriers, training scientists</h3>Beyond enabling specific experiments, Riley sees advanced instrumentation as a way to democratize complex methodologies. Techniques like ETD, once difficult to reproduce, are now robust and accessible.That shift has a direct impact on training. Students in Riley’s lab are encouraged to design experiments around unanswered biological questions rather than technical constraints.“When the instrument isn’t the bottleneck, creativity becomes the skill you’re really teaching,” he notes. “That’s how you prepare scientists for the future.”<h3>Looking ahead</h3>As instrumentation continues to evolve, Riley believes the next breakthroughs will come from increased sensitivity, richer fragmentation strategies, and smarter data analysis. The ultimate goal is not just better measurements, but deeper biological understanding.“Glycoproteomics demands multiple analytical strategies,” Riley explains. “We need to move seamlessly between different fragmentation methods, mass ranges, and separation conditions. The Ascend paired with the Vanquish Neo gives us that freedom.”“Technology should expand the questions we can ask,” he says. “That’s when real discovery happens.”&nbsp;<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_What_Happens_When_Glycoproteomics_Meets_Real_Time_LC_MS_Decision_Making_3_ced9ad52e2.jpeg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: What Happens When Glycoproteomics Meets Real-Time LC-MS Decision Making?: Lab members pictured left to right in front of Riley Group’s Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend MultiOmics Tribrid Mass Spectrometer coupled with a Thermo Scientific Vanquish Neo UHPLC System: Nick Riley, Emmajay Sutherland, Jacob Russell, Tim Veth, Kayla Markuson." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_What_Happens_When_Glycoproteomics_Meets_Real_Time_LC_MS_Decision_Making_3_ced9ad52e2.jpeg 208w," sizes="100vw" width="768" height="576"><blockquote>Visit us on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/72003132/admin/dashboard/">LinkedIn:</a>&nbsp;#Glycoproteomics #MassSpectrometry #LCMS</blockquote>

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The International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC) represents the oldest conference series focussing on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is internationally recognised as one of the premier meeting series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.

International Symposium on Chromatography - (ISC)

The HTC symposium series started in 1990 and is the ideal meeting place for scientists and practitioners from academia and industry and vendors to discuss and gather new insights in emerging technologies, instrumentation, workflows, and applications. Organized under the auspices of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Ghent University (UGhent), and the Separation Science Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), HTC-19 is expected to gather over 300 participants.

International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology

Mettler-Toledo

Agilent Technologies

Phenomenex

SelectScience

C&EN

Waters Corporation

From beginner to expert, we can all benefit from a review of HPLC basics. In this two-part talk, we will work our way from basic chromatographic principles to advanced method development topics.
Method Development 102 will review and expand upon some of the 101 fundamentals as we cover advanced topics such as how to best transfer a method from one column dimension to another. We will explore reasons for why some methods are quite difficult to transfer to a different HPLC system. In addition, we will look at gradient method development and how to efficiently use a scouting gradient to quickly develop a good HPLC method.
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Presenter: Paul Altiero (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Paul Altiero is an Applications Engineer located at the Agilent Little Falls site in Wilmington, DE. Prior to coming to Agilent in 2009, Paul worked in the pharmaceutical industry performing LCMS bioanalysis supporting Drug Discovery DMPK. While at Agilent, Paul has been a field service engineer for LCMS as well as the integrating program manager for the RapidFire high throughput LCMS system. In his current role Paul’s responsibilities include technical support and application assistance for LCMS consumables.
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Agilent Technologies: HPLC Method Development: From Beginner to Expert, Part 2

HPLC Method Development: From Beginner to Expert, Part 2

Basic chromatographic principles to advanced method development topics.

PhenoAcademy Webinars
 Liquid Chromatography Series
<h4>Measuring Peak Separation Quality</h4>
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<li>Discover the methodologies for calculating resolution, asymmetry, selectivity, and efficiency</li>
<li>Learn how to quantify the quality of a separation, along with a reference of what each value could and should be</li>
<li>Understand the physicochemical underpinnings of chromatographic separations</li>
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Presenter: Kevin Zhao (Senior Technical Specialist)
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Kevin Zhao is the Senior Technical Specialist with Phenomenex and has 5 years of experience in biochemistry research; 4 years of Protein/Cancer research with CSULA-City of Hope Cancer Collaborative and over 9 years in Phenomenex. Mr. Zhao is a member of a global Technical Support Team which includes providing problem-solving, troubleshooting, and applications assistance for customers worldwide in the fields of chromatography (liquid and gas) and sample preparation, and also handling Industries supported include – pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical, clinical research and clinical toxicology, food safety, environmental, fuels and specialty chemicals. Mr. Zhao received his B.S. in Biology at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. earned his M.S. in Biochemistry at California State University, Los Angeles, and also earned a MBA at the University of the Incarnate Word.
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Presenter: Koen Askamp (Technical Specialist)
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Koen is from the Netherlands, studied Molecular Life Sciences at Wageningen University (Netherlands), majoring in immunology. Analytical Chemistry was one of my favorite courses – who doesn’t love solving puzzles?
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I like drumming, scuba diving, motorcycle-riding, and this past winter I learned how to ski (a little)!
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Presenter: Namrata Saxena (Technical Manager)
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Namrata Saxena is a Technical Manager - Asia/Pacific” with Phenomenex and is based in Sydney, Australia. She has a post graduate degree with a specialization in Analytical Chemistry, with extensive experience in the Liquid chromatography domain, and her current focus is in Omics and Biologics field. 
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Before joining Phenomenex she had worked as “Product Specialist” and spent several years in column chemistry, column manufacturing and method development in the application and manufacturing labs of Bischoff Chromatography, Germany. 
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In her current role, she provides product selection, method development, training and troubleshooting support to customers as well as Phenomenex Sales Consultants globally. 
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Phenomenex: PhenoAcademy Webinars - Liquid Chromatography Series

Measuring Peak Separation Quality

Discover the methodologies for calculating resolution, asymmetry, selectivity, and efficiency

Gel permeation chromatography (GPC), also known as size exclusion chromatography (SEC), is a powerful analytical technique for macromolecule-related research and applications. GPC/SEC plays a pivotal role in the chemical industry, offering insights into the molecular weight distribution of polymers.
In this webinar, our expert speakers will outline basic theory and the principle of method development, and will provide a practical guide on column selection. Furthermore, the presentation will also discuss the limitations of GPC/SEC and the factors contributing to abnormal size exclusion behaviors using real industrial application examples.
Join us as we navigate the world of GPC/SEC, shedding light on its principles, practices, and its indispensable role in polymer research in industry.
Key learning objectives
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<li>Learn about basic theory of GPC/SEC</li>
<li>Explore the principle of GPC method development</li>
<li>Discover GPC/SEC column selection</li>
<li>Consider the limitations of GPC/SEC</li>
</ul>
Who should attend?
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<li>Polymer scientists</li>
<li>Food scientists</li>
<li>Environmental scientists</li>
<li>Pharma/biopharma researchers</li>
<li>Principle investigators</li>
<li>Laboratory managers and technicians/technologists</li>
</ul>
<h4>View other webinars in this series here:</h4>
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<li>Part 2: <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3691">Detection in Gel Permeation Chromatography /Size Exclusion Chromatography</a>
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<li>Part 3: <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3692">Characterization of Macromolecules by SEC-Light Scattering</a>
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<li>Part 4: <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3693">Concepts, Challenges and Applications for 2D-LC of Polymers</a>
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</ul>
Certificate of attendance
All webinar participants can request a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.
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Presenter: Adrian Williams (Product Marketing, GPC/SEC Consumables, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Adrian Williams holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Chemistry from Wolverhampton University, UK. He currently works in Product Marketing for GPC/SEC consumables at Agilent Technologies. Prior to this, he worked at Polymer Standards Service (PSS) GmbH in Mainz, Germany (now a part of Agilent Technologies) for 12 years. He also worked at Polymer Laboratories Ltd. (later Varian and Agilent Technologies) for 28 years, specializing in polymer characterization using GPC/SEC.
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Presenter: Dr. Wei Gao (R&amp;D/TS&amp;D Fellow, Dow Inc.)
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Dr. Wei Gao is an R&amp;D/TS&amp;D Fellow at the Dow Chemical Company. She received her PhD in Polymer Chemistry and Physics from Peking University. Her research interests are polymer and particle characterization, the synthesis-structure-property relationship of polymeric and colloidal systems, and sustainable polymers. She has organized multiple symposia at ACS national meetings and co-edited an ACS Symposium series book. Wei has 50+ peer review publications and 13 granted patents with Dow.
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Presenter: Jemima Arnold (Editorial Assistant, SelectScience)
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Jemima studied Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol, UK, and as a member of the Editorial team, she now plays an integral role in shaping the content on SelectScience.
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SelectScience: Unraveling the Intricacies of Size Exclusion Chromatography – Strength and Limitations

Unraveling the Intricacies of Size Exclusion Chromatography – Strength and Limitations

Join us as we navigate the world of GPC/SEC, shedding light on its principles, practices, and its indispensable role in polymer research in industry.

Unraveling the Intricacies of Size Exclusion Chromatography

Size exclusion chromatography (SEC), also known as gel permeation chromatography (GPC) is a powerful technique for analyzing the molecular weight and structure of polymers. Concentration detection is an essential component of GPC/SEC, as it allows for the determination of sample concentration at each point in the elution process. This information is used to calculate the molecular weight of the polymer.
In this webinar, our expert speakers will discuss the benefits and challenges associated with using conventional concentration detectors such as refractive index detectors. In addition, they will discuss and critique the use of the evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD) for polymer characterization. Finally, they will describe its use in conjunction with other detectors such as viscometers and light scattering detectors to provide a comprehensive study of the polymer.
Key learning objectives
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<li>Understand the use of concentration detectors in GPC/SEC</li>
<li>Discover the benefits and challenges associated with refractive index detectors</li>
<li>Learn what advantages an ELSD can bring to the characterization of macromolecules</li>
</ul>
Who should attend?
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<li>Polymer scientists</li>
<li>Polymer engineers</li>
<li>Polymer analysts</li>
<li>Plastic technologists</li>
<li>Macromolecular scientists/technicians</li>
</ul>
<h4>View other webinars in this series here:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Part 1: <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3690">Unraveling the Intricacies of Size Exclusion Chromatography – Strength and Limitations</a>
</li>
<li>Part 3: <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3692">Characterization of Macromolecules by SEC-Light Scattering</a>
</li>
<li>Part 4: <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3693">Concepts, Challenges and Applications for 2D-LC of Polymers</a>
</li>
</ul>
Certificate of attendance
All webinar participants can request a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.
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Presenter: Dr. Miroslav Janco (Principal Research Scientist, Dow Inc.)
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Dr. Miroslav Janco is a principal research scientist in the Analytical Sciences team of Core R&amp;D at Dow Chemical. His research is focused on separation and characterization of polymers by GPC/SEC, HPLC, and LC CAP modes using conventional (RI, UV, ELSD) and enhanced detections (LS, VIS) as well as coupled (2D-LC) and online hyphenated techniques (LC-ICP/MS, LC-NMR). He has advanced these capabilities for elucidation of structural heterogeneity in synthetic polymers and the establishment of process-structure-property relationships. His latest contribution to the field of polymer separation and characterization is the development of advanced polymer chromatography.
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Presenter: Dr. Stephen O’Donohue (Site Director, Agilent Technologies Inc.)
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Stephen O’Donohue is the site director for the Agilent Gel Permeation Chromatography specialty detector group based in Shropshire, UK. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, designing and developing concentration and molecular weight sensitive detectors for Polymer Laboratories, Varian, and now Agilent, he has developed a strong knowledge of macromolecular characterization by GPC.
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Presenter: Jemima Arnold (Editorial Assistant, SelectScience)
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Jemima studied Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol, UK, and as a member of the Editorial team, she now plays an integral role in shaping the content on SelectScience.
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SelectScience: Detection in Gel Permeation Chromatography / Size Exclusion Chromatography

Detection in Gel Permeation Chromatography / Size Exclusion Chromatography

We will discuss the benefits and challenges associated with using conventional concentration detectors such as refractive index detectors.

Detection in GPC/SEC

Event Program
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<li>Introduction</li>
<li>Temperature effects on sensors</li>
<li>Temperature effects on buffers/solutions</li>
<li>Temperature compensation on the part of the sensor</li>
<li>Temperature compensation on the part of the buffers</li>
<li>Summary</li>
<li>Q&amp;A and feedback</li>
</ul>
The temperature plays a critical role in pH measurements. Achieving accurate pH values is not only about the chemical composition of a solution but also about understanding the impact of temperature fluctuations. Temperature can significantly influence the behavior of pH electrodes and the characteristics of the sample, making it essential to understand its effects on pH measurements. Challenges arise when temperature differentials between the electrode and the sample lead to unstable readings, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of temperature&#39;s influence on pH.
During our webinar, you will learn about the relationship between temperature and pH. From the temperature dependence of the dissociation constant of water to the impact of temperature on the activity coefficient and acid constants, we will see the complexities of temperature effects on pH measurements. Understanding these nuances can help you enhance the accuracy and reliability of your pH measurements, ensuring precise results across diverse temperature conditions.
Register now for our upcoming webinar to gain valuable insights into the effect of temperature on pH and deepen your understanding of this relationship. Join us and gain the knowledge to optimize your pH measurements and achieve consistent, reliable results.
<h5>How does temperature affect pH measurements?</h5>
Temperature can significantly impact pH measurements by altering the behavior of pH electrodes and the characteristics of the sample. Temperature changes can cause the pH electrode to drift until the temperature of the electrode and the sample become equal, leading to unstable readings. Additionally, the temperature dependence of the dissociation constant of water and the solution&#39;s activity coefficient and acid constants can cause changes in the H+ concentration and real pH value changes.
<h5>How can I compensate for temperature effects on pH measurements?</h5>
Temperature compensation tables have been determined for standard buffer solutions, which can be programmed into pH meters to ensure the correct pH value is used for the buffer at the temperature at which the calibration is performed. However, it is almost impossible to compensate for the temperature coefficient of every sample solution, making it essential to measure samples at the same temperature to make accurate comparisons.
<h5>What are the best practices for handling pH electrodes in temperature-sensitive environments?</h5>
To ensure accurate pH measurements in temperature-sensitive environments, it is crucial to use the correct pH electrode for the specific sample and give the electrode enough time to equilibrate and to maintain the electrode properly.
When measuring in samples that do not consist of easy-to-measure clear, aqueous solutions, problems of electrical or chemical origin can occur, which should be addressed by following the manufacturer&#39;s instructions for electrode handling and maintenance.
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Presenter: Dr Reena Mascarenhas
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Reena is an electrochemist, working for METTLER TOLEDO, with over five years of experience in training others in various aspects of the field. Her in-depth understanding, technical expertise, and engaging and informative training style make her a prominent speaker for this webinar.
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Mettler-Toledo: Temperature Effects on pH Measurement

Temperature Effects on pH Measurement

A Live Webinar to Understand the Relation between Varying Temperature and pH.

Modern titration offers a simple, yet highly accurate method to ensure the quality and safety of many products we consume daily. While not a complicated technique, there are some subtleties that can ensure your titration results are accurate. Simple electrode care and optimization of basic titration parameters are crucial to helping you obtain results you can trust.
During this webinar, Sagar Irrinki, Quality Control Manager at Coastal Gulf &amp; International, Inc. will share how his laboratory navigates executing these tests on various types of titration applications. and how to overcome challenges with helpful titration tips. Eduardo Simoes, Product Specialist for Titration at Metrohm USA, will provide guidance for electrode selection and best practices for electrode care and maintenance. Don’t miss the live Q&amp;A at the end to get all your questions answered by Sagar and Eduardo. 
<h5>Key Learning Objectives:</h5>
<ul>
<li>Understand potentiometric electrode care and maintenance </li>
<li>Learn how to overcome titration challenges with useful tips</li>
<li>Receive simple guidelines to remove doubt from titration results </li>
<li>Learn how to select the appropriate electrode for your titration</li>
</ul>
<h5>Who Should Attend:</h5>
<ul>
<li>Anyone who wants to learn more about electrode care and maintenance</li>
<li>People interested in improving the consistency of their titration results</li>
<li>Anyone who needs a refresher on titration best practices</li>
<li>Chemists who want simple tips to improve confidence in titration analysis</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Eduardo Simoes (Titration Product Specialist, Metrohm USA)
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Presenter: Sagar Irrinki (Quality Control Manager, Coastal Gulf &amp; International, Inc.)
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Presenter: Melissa O&#39;Meara (Forensic Science Consultant, C&amp;EN Media Group)
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Mastering Potentiometric Titration through Effective Electrode Selection and Method Optimization

Simple electrode care and how to overcome challenges with helpful titration tips.

Mastering Potentiometric Titration

<h3>MS School – Fundamentals of Mass Spectrometry Series Part 1</h3>
Mass spectrometry is a powerful analytical technique used to provide valuable information about the composition and structure of molecules. Understanding the fundamentals will empower you to make informed decisions about adding mass spectrometry to your laboratory analyses or maximizing the potential of your current MS systems.
In this educational webinar series, each session will cover a different aspect of mass spectrometry:
Part One: Introduction to mass spectrometry and ionization:
This session will outline the benefits of utilizing mass spectrometry in your analyses, look at the building blocks of the mass spectrometer and how ions are created in the MS source for MS analysis.
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Presenter: Kieron Faherty, Ph.D. (Separations and Mass Spectrometry Field Marketing Manager, Waters Corporation)
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Kieron Faherty is the Separations and Mass Spectrometry Field Marketing Manager for the Americas at Waters Corporation. He received his B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Reading (Reading, Berkshire, UK) and his doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst, MA). He has held several field-based positions during his twenty-plus years at Waters, from Field Service Engineer on both quadrupole and Time-of-Flight MS systems to Principal Field Applications Specialist focused on biopharmaceutical applications.
</blockquote>

Waters Corporation: MS School – Fundamentals of Mass Spectrometry Series

Introduction to mass spectrometry and ionization

This session will outline the benefits of utilizing mass spectrometry in your analyses.

<h3>MS School – Fundamentals of Mass Spectrometry Part 2</h3>
Mass spectrometry is a powerful analytical technique used to provide valuable information about the composition and structure of molecules. Understanding the fundamentals will empower you to make informed decisions about adding mass spectrometry to your laboratory analyses or maximizing the potential of your current MS systems.
In this educational webinar series, each session will cover a different aspect of mass spectrometry:
Part Two: Mass analyzers and detectors:
This session will look at the essential components of an MS system – the analyzer and the detector, focusing on quadrupole and time-of-flight systems. As well as showing how they operate, the session will outline the various types of experiments that can be run of each type of mass spectrometer.
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Presenter: Kieron Faherty, Ph.D. (Separations and Mass Spectrometry Field Marketing Manager, Waters Corporation)
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Kieron Faherty is the Separations and Mass Spectrometry Field Marketing Manager for the Americas at Waters Corporation. He received his B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Reading (Reading, Berkshire, UK) and his doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst, MA). He has held several field-based positions during his twenty-plus years at Waters, from Field Service Engineer on both quadrupole and Time-of-Flight MS systems to Principal Field Applications Specialist focused on biopharmaceutical applications.
</blockquote>

Mass analyzers and detectors

This session will look at the essential components of an MS system – the analyzer and the detector, focusing on quadrupole and time-of-flight system.

Event Program
<ul>
<li>Basics of spectroscopy theory and applications</li>
<li>How UV Vis instruments work</li>
<li>Application of Beer-Lambert law</li>
<li>How to measure a sample and record its UV Vis spectra</li>
<li>How to analyze UV Vis spectra using PC software</li>
<li>Good UV Vis practices</li>
</ul>
Join our free live webinar and learn good practices for teaching UV Vis spectroscopy. The webinar will combine theory study with a live demo using a UV Vis spectrometer on the lab bench and spectra analysis software on a laptop.
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Presenter: Dr. Friedrich Menges (Owner/ Creator/ Developer at Spectroscopy Ninja)
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Presenter: Dr. Fabian Müller (Product Manager SPG UV/VIS)
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Mettler-Toledo: UV Vis Spectrophotometry for Teaching and Education

UV Vis Spectrophotometry for Teaching and Education

Learn Good Practices for Teaching UV Vis Essentials.

<h4>EU Live Interactive Web Series</h4>
Gather on Thursday or Friday at 11 AM or 12 PM CET for our live interactive web series.
Join us for an engaging journey into the world of advanced molecular analysis with our EU Live Interactive Web Series, hosted by Waters | Wyatt Technology! Dive deep into the intricacies of SEC-MALS and FFF-MALS systems, enhance your skills in ASTRA and DYNAMICS data processing, and master the measurement of dn/dc values—crucial for your research.
We dedicate 60 minutes to explore a specific topic, accompanied by a live discussion where all your questions are welcome. Whether you&#39;re dealing with polydisperse samples, eager to optimize your error analysis techniques, or curious about batch MALS work, our sessions are designed to elevate your expertise.
What&#39;s more, you’ll learn how to achieve stable RI baselines and utilize ASTRA&#39;s robust distribution analysis and results fitting features. Our web series is an invaluable, free resource exclusively for Wyatt customers, promising a 100% live, interactive learning experience.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
The live interactive web series are 100% live sessions, with anonymous Q&amp;A welcome during and after the discussion. Free for all Wyatt customers.
The EU live interactive web series are held on select Thursday or Friday afternoons at 11 AM or 12 PM CET.
May 3rd at 11:00 AM : MALS
<ul>
<li>How MALS can characterize molar mass, radius and A2?</li>
<li>How does a DAWN detector work?</li>
</ul>
May 17th at 11:00 AM : SEC-MALS 
<ul>
<li>Applications and data interpretation</li>
<li>Data analysis in ASTRA</li>
</ul>
June 7th at 11:00 AM : RI &amp; dn/dc
<ul>
<li>A perfect match: MALS and RI</li>
<li>The importance of dn/dc and how to determine it</li>
</ul>
June 21st at 11:00 AM : DLS 
<ul>
<li>Benefits of measuring the Hydrodynamic Radius (Rh)</li>
<li>Dynamic Light Scattering in cuvette, high throughput and online</li>
</ul>
July 5th at 11:00 AM : Dynamics data processing tips &amp; tricks
<ul>
<li>Data interpretation and data filter</li>
<li>Use your Dyna Pro instrument to get: colloidal stability (kD/A2), thermal stability, viscosity or particle concentration</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Dr. Christian Ackerschott
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Dr. Christian Ackerschott studied Chemistry at the University of Cologne and finished with his diploma thesis in Biochemistry. He completed his studies with the PhD thesis “Characterization of Recombinant Flagelliform Spider Silk Proteins” at the Technische Universität München, where AF4-MALS was used as an essential characterization method.
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Since 2007, Christian works at Wyatt Technology as Application Scientist and is now Head of Customer Service. His tasks also include customer trainings in Dernbach and onsite as well as education and training of the local Field Application Scientists.
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Waters Corporation: EU Live Interactive Web Series

MALS Theory

How MALS can characterize molar mass, radius and A2? How does a DAWN detector work?

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