If you have been following my <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://concentratingonchromatography.com/">Concentrating on Chromatography podcast</a>, you know that I am constantly searching for the cutting edge of separation science. After years of interviewing the brightest minds in the field, it has become clear to me that the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/218">Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop (MDCW)</a> is undeniably the best up-and-coming event in our industry.While I was unfortunately traveling in Asia during the most recent session, I was able to catch every detail thanks to the incredible work of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/1">LabRulez</a>. A huge thank you to Ivo Novotný and the LabRulez team for providing <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg-M6fM-05MrGrDggkl_UKzzcHPWPmssh">Open Access video presentations</a> of the event. Their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/">portal </a>is an invaluable resource for anyone who needs to find technical information quickly and efficiently.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_2_65b378bf01.jpg" alt="Organomation: MDCW: The Premier Up-and-Coming Event in Chromatography" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_2_65b378bf01.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1044" height="455"><h3>The Minds Behind the Magic</h3>I have had the privilege of featuring the core organizers of MDCW on my podcast, including <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Katelynn+Perrault+Uptmor">Katelynn Perrault Uptmor</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Dwight+Stoll">Dwight Stoll</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Petr+Vozka">Petr Vozka</a>. Their dedication to creating a space where forensic chemistry, environmental analysis, and metabolomics intersect is what makes this workshop so unique. The event is a perfect showcase for how multidimensional techniques—like GC×GC and 2D-LC—are essential for tackling the world's most complex samples.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_265c9ec21e.jpg" alt="Organomation: MDCW: The Premier Up-and-Coming Event in Chromatography" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_265c9ec21e.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="792" height="230"><h3>Where Sample Prep Meets High-Resolution Analysis</h3>As we often discuss at Organomation, even the most advanced chromatographic systems depend on meticulous sample preparation. Two presentations highlighted in the LabRulez playlist perfectly illustrate the critical role of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-solvent-evaporation">solvent evaporation</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-sample-concentration">sample concentration</a>.<h3>Chemical Fingerprints: Emma Macturk’s Quest for Hidden Data</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W5197sp6IY">Emma Macturk</a>, working in Dr. Katelynn Perrault Uptmor’s lab, is redefining how we look at one of the oldest forms of forensic evidence: the fingerprint. While traditional forensics relies on the physical patterns of ridges and whorls, these are often incomplete or smudged in real-world scenarios. Emma’s research shifts the focus to the chemical residue left behind, which can provide vital "class characteristics" like the biological sex and relative age of a suspect.Her optimized workflow is a masterclass in handling complex biological matrices. Using a cotton swab to extract residue from surfaces, the samples are centrifuged and then "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/article/5392">blown down</a>" (a critical concentration step for any trace analysis) before <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-reconstitution">being reconstituted for GC×GC-TOFMS</a>.What makes her work truly fascinating—and highly relevant for our readers at Organomation—is the discovery of anthropogenic compounds. Emma identified UVB blockers like octocrylene and various moisturizers hidden within the natural sterols and fatty acids of the skin. The power of multidimensional chromatography allows forensic scientists to resolve these external "lifestyle" markers from endogenous skin compounds, potentially providing a much more detailed profile of a suspect than a physical print ever could.<h3>The "Green" Revolution: Grace Saunders and the Future of Ballistics</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClD4fjZMNtA">Grace Saunders</a> addressed a looming crisis in forensic ballistics: the shift toward "green ammunition." For decades, the gold standard for detecting gunshot residue (GSR) has been SEM-EDS, which looks for heavy metals like lead, barium, and antimony. However, modern environmental and health standards are leading manufacturers to omit these metals. This means that traditional standards are failing to identify GSR in cases involving green rounds.Grace’s research proposes a dual-pronged approach, using GC×GC to target Organic Gunshot Residue (OGSR). Her liquid extraction protocol is meticulous: samples are extracted in methanol, "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-evaporation-to-dryness">evaporated to dryness under nitrogen</a>," and then reconstituted. This ensures that volatile and semi-volatile nitroaromatic compounds, such as nitroglycerin and diphenylamine, are concentrated enough for detection.By optimizing parameters like the modulation period (2.5 seconds) and switching to hydrogen carrier gas, Grace was able to resolve these critical markers from the complex background "noise" of human skin. Her work isn't just about better chemistry; it’s about legal survival. As she noted, forensic methods must meet Federal Rule 702 for admissibility in court. Without the organic profiling Grace is developing, evidence from a "green" firearm discharge might never make it past a judge.<h3>The Future of Chromatography</h3>The workshop also featured brilliant presenters like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJm_JwHbArE">Ryland Giebelhaus</a>, whose work on the metabolomics of cannabis exposure during pregnancy shows the real-world impact of these technologies.The MDCW isn't just another conference; it is a community-driven powerhouse that bridges the gap between proof-of-concept and field-ready applications. Whether you are looking for advanced data reduction strategies or the latest in high-resolution mass spectrometry, this is the event to watch.<blockquote>If you missed it this year like I did, I highly recommend visiting the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?search=MDCW">LabRulez portal</a> to see the full breadth of research presented!</blockquote>

MDCW: The Premier Up-and-Coming Event in Chromatography

🎤Alex BrodyIn this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, we sit down with Alex Brody, an organic chemist at Aqua America, to discuss the rigorous analytical methods required for regulated drinking water testing.Alex walks us through the multi-step PFAS detection process using EPA Method 537.1, including extraction, nitrogen blowdown concentration, and LC-MS analysis. He explains why sample preparation and quality control are critical for achieving trace-level detection—and why these methods can't be rushed or simplified, even with new technologies available.We also explore taste and odor investigations, disinfection byproducts, and volatile organic compounds, plus the surprising reality of why regulated labs move slowly when adopting new instrumentation. You'll learn about the quality control checkpoints, peer review processes, and the misconceptions surrounding analytical turnaround times in compliance labs.<h5>Topics Covered:</h5><ul><li>Role of organic chemistry in regulated drinking water labs</li><li>EPA compliance requirements and regulatory bodies (EPA, PA-DEP)</li><li>PFAS detection using Method 537.1 and LC-MS</li><li>The critical importance of nitrogen blowdown sample concentration</li><li>Taste and odor analysis: MIB, Geosmin, and unknown compound identification</li><li>Why regulated methods evolve slowly (validation timelines, approval processes)</li><li>Quality control procedures: calibration checks, matrix spikes, surrogate standards, internal standards</li><li>Automated sample preparation and lab efficiency</li><li>Future PFAS regulations and Method 533 expansion</li></ul><h5>Ideal For:</h5><ul><li>Analytical chemists and environmental lab professionals</li><li>Water utilities and compliance officers</li><li>Chromatography practitioners interested in regulated workflows</li><li>Anyone curious about how drinking water safety is ensured</li></ul><h2>Video Transcription</h2><h3>Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Through Advanced Analytical Chemistry</h3><h4>Insights from a Regulated Water Testing Laboratory</h4>Analytical laboratories responsible for regulated drinking water testing operate under strict compliance frameworks to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable water supplies. In this interview, Alex, an organic chemist at Aqua America, outlines the scope of analytical work conducted in a modern water quality laboratory. The team primarily focuses on the determination of taste- and odor-causing compounds, disinfection byproducts, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These analyses rely heavily on GC-MS and LC-MS instrumentation, supported by rigorous maintenance programs to ensure continuous operational performance and data reliability.<h4>Regulatory Compliance and Quality Control in Drinking Water Analysis</h4>Operating as a regulated drinking water laboratory requires adherence to stringent requirements established by agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level regulatory bodies. Compliance is driven by extensive quality control protocols integrated into every analytical batch. Typical workflows include calibration verification, matrix spike recovery assessments, internal standard monitoring, and surrogate performance checks. Notably, analytical batches are often limited in sample number to accommodate a substantial proportion of quality control samples, reflecting the critical importance of data defensibility in regulatory reporting.One common misconception is the perceived speed at which results can be delivered. In reality, comprehensive sample preparation, including extraction procedures and validation steps, can extend turnaround times to a full working day or longer. Additionally, validated regulatory workflows impose limitations on the rapid adoption of new analytical technologies, as method modifications must undergo formal evaluation and approval before implementation.<h4>Analytical Strategies for Taste and Odor Investigations</h4>Taste and odor events represent a significant operational challenge for water utilities. Standard targeted methods are routinely applied for compounds such as 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) and geosmin, which are commonly associated with earthy or musty sensory characteristics. When targeted analysis does not reveal the source, laboratories employ broad-scan GC-MS screening combined with spectral library interpretation to identify potential causative compounds. In some cases, sensory evaluation panels complement instrumental analysis, providing preliminary insight into potential treatment-related or environmental influences affecting water quality.<h4>PFAS Monitoring: Methodological Complexity and Trace-Level Sensitivity</h4>PFAS determination represents a rapidly evolving priority in drinking water monitoring. The laboratory currently applies EPA Method 537.1, with efforts underway to expand capabilities through certification for Method 533, thereby broadening analyte coverage. Analytical workflows typically involve solid-phase extraction followed by solvent evaporation using nitrogen-assisted blow-down techniques to achieve the trace-level sensitivity required for regulatory compliance. This concentration step is essential because PFAS compounds remain non-volatile under controlled evaporation conditions, enabling enhanced detection performance upon reconstitution and LC-MS analysis.<h4>Future Directions in Drinking Water Analytics</h4>Looking ahead, the primary technological driver in regulated water analysis is the demand for increasingly lower detection limits and expanded compound coverage. While regulatory frameworks can slow methodological innovation, laboratories continue to pursue efficiency improvements, such as automated sample preparation systems and optimized analytical workflows. These advances support the growing need to process high sample volumes while maintaining the stringent data quality standards required for public health protection.Ultimately, the work performed in regulated drinking water laboratories represents a critical intersection of analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring, and public safety. Continuous methodological refinement, coupled with advances in mass spectrometry and sample preparation technologies, will play a central role in addressing emerging contaminants and ensuring long-term water quality assurance.<blockquote>This text has been automatically transcribed from a video presentation using AI technology. It may contain inaccuracies and is not guaranteed to be 100% correct.</blockquote><blockquote><h4>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast</h4>Dive into the frontiers of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation with host David Oliva. Each episode features candid conversations with leading researchers, industry innovators, and passionate scientists who are shaping the future of analytical chemistry. From decoding PFAS detection challenges to exploring the latest in AI-assisted liquid chromatography, this show uncovers practical workflows, sustainability breakthroughs, and the real-world impact of separation science. 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Regulated Drinking Water Testing: PFAS Detection, Sample Prep & Real Lab Insights

Anna Vanluchene&nbsp;from UCT Prague’s&nbsp;Department of Chemical Engineering has received a&nbsp;prestigious start-up grant from the Dagmar Procházková Fund. However, she did not receive funding right away. In this interview, she describes how she developed ten versions of her&nbsp;Illuminating Flow&nbsp;project idea (combining photocatalysis with flow reactors for pharmaceutical synthesis). She explains why she considers perseverance to be crucial when applying for grants, how international experience has influenced her approach to team management, and how her research can reduce the chemical industry’s&nbsp;dependence on fossil fuels and imports from China.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_2_5b7d63b8e9.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_2_5b7d63b8e9.jpg 127w," sizes="100vw" width="1128" height="1387"><h5>What did the Dagmar Procházková Fund grant mean to you?</h5>I&nbsp;consider it to be a&nbsp;great success. It is the first injection of funding that will allow me to ensure full independence for my research endeavour, to start my own research group, and to fund students so I&nbsp;can get started properly.<h5>What have been your previous experiences with grants?</h5>During my doctorate, a cotutelle (international doctorate under dual supervision), I&nbsp;was funded by a&nbsp;grant from the French government. Then I&nbsp;worked at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (CAS) and received a&nbsp;Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship to go abroad. The idea for my now-funded project was developed about two years ago and, since then, I&nbsp;have gradually developed and adapted the idea for various grant calls. I&nbsp;submitted about ten different versions of the proposal. I&nbsp;did not receive a&nbsp;grant from the Dagmar Procházková Fund last year, but this year, my application was successful.<h5>This probably requires a&nbsp;great deal of patience and perseverance.</h5>Certainly, because the success rates for most grants have been declining for some time. But as a&nbsp;motivational example, I&nbsp;will tell the story of Timothy Noel, a&nbsp;Belgian professor of chemistry living in the Netherlands. He applied for the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant, which is among the most sought-after in Europe, seven times. But no failure deterred him and eventually he succeeded and opened the door to potentially massive grant funding. He was already one of the world’s&nbsp;top scientists in the field at that time and openly described his journey on his blog <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.noelresearchgroup.com/2022/03/17/my-personal-story-to-obtain-an-erc-grant-7-submissions-4-interviews-and-6-heartbreaks/">blog</a>.<h5>What advice does this convey to other grant applicants and early career researchers?</h5>Start early, read a&nbsp;lot, don’t&nbsp;give up, and—most importantly—apply repeatedly. Learn from rejections and overcome possible frustration from failures. Read blogs and books by successful people, where you will find not only the glorious results of their work, but also the hardships they faced over their entire journeys. Of course, building your team and laboratory is impossible without finances. I&nbsp;myself still hope that I&nbsp;will be able to receive even bigger grants in the future.<h5>How has your international experience influenced your scientific approach?</h5>A&nbsp;lot and on several levels. Different laboratories teach you how to do&nbsp;things differently. You gain varied experience about how different institutions function. You see other people’s&nbsp;positive motivations, their ability to be ambitious without negativity, their involvement in institutional matters, their openness to cooperation with companies (e.g., tech transfers, spin-offs). The most important thing is to broaden your horizons. I&nbsp;see going abroad as a&nbsp;necessity. What I&nbsp;have taken away the most is drive, great support, and the idea that scientific output is not just about metrics, but also about dedication to one’s&nbsp;topic.<h5>What is your Illuminating Flow: Transport Phenomena in Photocatalysis about, in layperson’s&nbsp;terms, and how is it unique?</h5>Most of today’s&nbsp;chemical industry is still based on thermal processes and fossil fuels. Photochemistry enables electrification, where the energy source is photons delivered by LEDs, which can generate electricity from renewable sources. Current research focuses mainly on chemical reactions and their mechanisms, but as a&nbsp;chemical engineer, I&nbsp;focus on designing processes and reactors suitable for industrial use. In batch reactors, light fades rapidly with distance from a&nbsp;source, so much of a&nbsp;reaction mixture is not illuminated. Flow reactors solve this problem, but they bring new challenges such as working with solid catalysts and subsequently scaling up production and achieving higher production rates of the desired chemicals at a&nbsp;given scale.One can imagine a&nbsp;transparent tube with a&nbsp;catalyst on the walls, upon which light shines and through which reactants flow. This project has a&nbsp;unique emphasis on engineering solutions and overall process efficiency.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_3_b978abf25c.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_3_b978abf25c.jpg 241w," sizes="100vw" width="1228" height="799"><h5>So, were you inspired by a&nbsp;gap in the market to connect photocatalysis with transport phenomena?</h5>Exactly. I&nbsp;combine my areas of expertise: microfluidics, photocatalytic degradation of organic substances (CAS), and synthesis (MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship). The idea itself is not new, and pharmaceutical companies are very interested in “greener” photochemistry, but in practice, there is often a&nbsp;lack of appropriate engineering solutions and apparatus for industrial use.<h5>What are the practical applications of your work and what substances are you focusing on?</h5>Mainly on pharmaceuticals and on the synthesis of so-called fine chemicals, which are often the building blocks for the production of pharmaceuticals. There is also a&nbsp;geopolitical dimension to this, i.e. less dependence on imports from China and sustainable synthesis in Europe where it makes economic sense.<h5>And what chemicals are you specifically talking about?</h5>For example, building blocks for advanced synthesis, compounds prepared by trifluoromethylation reactions, or products of oxidation reactions with singlet oxygen. At the same time, we focus on reactions that are, in the classical design process, less safe or technologically demanding, where new approaches, such as photochemistry in flow reactors, could be safer and have better process control. Of course, this is not a&nbsp;universal solution for all types of reactions.<h5>The goal of this project?</h5>I&nbsp;plan to start a&nbsp;fully functional laboratory and research team, create high-quality experimental data on selected molecules and based on them, try to build cooperation with industrial partners. Without data, it is impossible to come to companies with just an idea. Within three years, I&nbsp;would like to have results that can be realistically presented and further developed.<h5>What are the main challenges in transport phenomena during photocatalysis?</h5>The methodology for repeatability of experiments in photochemistry is relatively demanding and there are unforeseen obstacles in building apparatus. Also, the scale-up from microliters to a&nbsp;larger scale.<h5>What methodology will you use, and how big are the microreactors and their flow rates?</h5>I&nbsp;have two different directions in methodological design. The first direction involves microreactors the size of a&nbsp;laboratory slide. You make a&nbsp;structure using a&nbsp;laser, and then you have to cast it and make a&nbsp;microreactor. This allows you to quickly adjust the geometry of the reactor. This method is, of course, not applicable in the commercial setting, but it is ideal for studying transport phenomena and precise measurements.The second direction involves reactors that are flow cells. These are already larger, approximately 15 x 15 centimetres, and their flow rates are in the order of millilitres per hour. This is the initial scale that we will further increase during the project.<h5>There is a&nbsp;big difference between a&nbsp;flow rate of microlitres per hour and industrial needs. Will it not work differently in reality?</h5>Our research will focus on studying the phenomena themselves for now, and scaling will be addressed later. In addition, we will combine the experimental data obtained with computer simulations that will help design suitable conditions for a&nbsp;larger scale. For some high-value fine chemicals, these scales, combined with continuous operation or parallelization of reactors, may already be practically usable.<h5>What catalysts will you use and how will you attach them to the reactor walls?</h5>I&nbsp;am focusing on heterogeneous photocatalysis, and we will mainly use graphitic carbon nitride and its more advanced modifications. These are semiconductor materials that can be synthesized relatively easily and are suitable for immobilization on glass reactor walls. A&nbsp;key part of this project is the creation of a&nbsp;stable catalytic layer for long-term flow-through operations. To increase the contact of reactants with the catalyst, we will also consider multiphase modes, for example, gas bubbling, in order to disrupt the otherwise laminar flow.<h5>Why did you choose this field and the Department of Chemical Engineering?</h5>During my postdoc in Belgium, the department had an opening for an Assistant Professor position that caught my attention and I&nbsp;applied for it. I&nbsp;did my undergraduate, graduate, and initial doctoral studies here, and I&nbsp;love the department. I&nbsp;have a&nbsp;Bachelor’s&nbsp;degree in Chemistry.<h5>Are you collaborating with anyone?</h5>We collaborate with BUT Brno focusing on creating layers and immobilizing catalysts on glass, as well as with the Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. And as for organic synthesis, we are connected with Ghent University via postdoc internships. At the same time, my colleague Viola Tokárová and I&nbsp;received a&nbsp;Czech Science Foundation grant in cooperation with BUT Brno and Masaryk University, with our part of the project focusing on the use of flow reactors for photochemical reactions and testing the antibacterial properties of photocatalytic materials. And I&nbsp;am writing other grant proposals in which I&nbsp;am trying to build new collaborations.<h5>What does the creation of an independent research group at UCT Prague look like?</h5>I&nbsp;started by renovating the premises that were assigned to me and gradually building my team. It is important for research work to have Ph.D. students; I&nbsp;have already hired one and we will recruit more. In addition to building the group, I&nbsp;will engage in securing further funding for the group, so I&nbsp;will be writing more grant proposals. It is important to think far enough in advance when it comes to prospective funding for a&nbsp;research group.<h5>What type of students are you looking for?</h5>The laboratory and team I&nbsp;are building will be very multidisciplinary, just like the area I&nbsp;am working on. That is why I&nbsp;am looking for students who are attracted to true multidisciplinary research, those who, for example, have knowledge of engineering, but who don’t&nbsp;mind a&nbsp;little bit of pure chemistry. One student in their own right does not have to (and cannot) know every subject, so I&nbsp;will ideally have a&nbsp;team consisting of different people with different research backgrounds. Motivated, DIY-type students who would rather enthusiastically build or invent something themselves than conduct repetitive measurements. Organic or analytical chemists will also find their place here. If this topic is interesting to students in any way, they can definitely contact me. I&nbsp;am also open to interdepartmental cooperation with other UCT Prague Faculties.<h5>How would you describe your path to photocatalysis/chemical engineering?</h5>Studying Chemistry as an undergrad gave me a&nbsp;broad perspective, but I&nbsp;was gradually narrowing my focus and eventually chose engineering. Chemical engineering intrigued me with its logic and was the easiest for me to grasp at the time. But I&nbsp;have always enjoyed working on projects more than the studies themselves. Even during my Bachelor studies, I&nbsp;really enjoyed and was interested in the Professor Štěpánek Group’s&nbsp;projects, where I&nbsp;was doing something completely different than I&nbsp;do&nbsp;now. I&nbsp;only got into photochemistry during my time at CAS and then, during my postdoctoral fellowship, I&nbsp;devoted myself to electrochemistry. My current focus is, thus, a&nbsp;natural interlinking of all these areas. Consequentially, I&nbsp;developed an awareness of the necessity to become independent and return to the department with my own, different research agenda, which, in my opinion, is an important and correct basis for establishing my own research group.<h5>What is the biggest challenge of this project for you?</h5>The transition from being a&nbsp;postdoc to a&nbsp;leadership position is a&nbsp;big change for me and I&nbsp;think it is not talked about enough. It means a&nbsp;shift from my own experimental work to leading a&nbsp;team, planning and delegating tasks, and motivating students. From a&nbsp;practical point of view, one of the main challenges is the transfer of reactions from the microscale to functional systems, the construction of reactors, the immobilization of catalysts, and generally confirming that this direction makes sense in the long term and that it has future potential.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_1_66ac267e06.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_1_66ac267e06.jpg 155w," sizes="100vw" width="830" height="839">

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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.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Koen Askamp (Technical Specialist)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
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?
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
I like drumming, scuba diving, motorcycle-riding, and this past winter I learned how to ski (a little)!
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Namrata Saxena (Technical Manager)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
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. 
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
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. 
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
In her current role, she provides product selection, method development, training and troubleshooting support to customers as well as Phenomenex Sales Consultants globally. 
</blockquote>

Phenomenex: PhenoAcademy Webinars - Liquid Chromatography Series

Measuring Peak Separation Quality

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

<h4>Live Interactive Web Series</h4>
We’ll work through a topic of the week (roughly 60 minutes) and discuss any questions that come up along the way. During these sessions, we’ll talk about how to care for your SEC-MALS or FFF-MALS system, help you brush up on your ASTRA and DYNAMICS data processing, discuss measuring dn/dc values and why dn/dc is important, and see how stable RI baselines are achievable.
Working with polydisperse samples? We’ll see how to leverage ASTRA’s distribution analysis and results fitting features. Special topics on error analysis, batch MALS work, and more.
The live interactive web series are 100% live sessions, with anonymous Q&amp;A welcome during and after the discussion. Free for all to attend.
<ul>
<li>Part 1 of 6: Why we love Multi-Angle Light Scattering! How MALS works and what it measures. Modes of operation and when to use them*
<ul>
<li>MALS theory and operating principles</li>
<li>Batch MALS vs. flow mode MALS: when and why</li>
<li>What MALS can and cannot measure directly</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 2 of 6: Getting to know your MALS hardware, including ‘proper care &amp; feeding’ of the system, practical guides for optimizing data quality, and how to know when your DAWN hardware needs special attention*
<ul>
<li>Understanding the MALS hardware internal and external components</li>
<li>Diagnosing hardware issues</li>
<li>How to help your MALS operate at its best</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 3 of 6: Let it flow - Leveraging MALS with Size Exclusion Chromatography SEC / Gel Permeation Chromatography GPC. Considerations for successful SEC-MALS / GPC-MALS operation. How to process ASTRA data on and after day 1*
<ul>
<li>Practical considerations for MALS in SEC/GPC mode</li>
<li>Understanding system settings &amp; coefficients such as inter-detector band broadening and normalization</li>
<li>Squeezing the most information from your SEC-MALS data</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 4 of 6: Advanced topics in ASTRA data analysis - uncertainty calculations, MW averages, mass recovery, distribution analysis, results fitting, and data exporting*
<ul>
<li>Understanding the ways ASTRA tracks and calculates system errors</li>
<li>Leveraging peak integration to understand what’s in your sample</li>
<li>When and why to use the various MW averages: Mn, Mw, Mz, Mp, Mavg, Mv, etc.</li>
<li>Efficient and easy ways to export exactly the data and results you want, right out of ASTRA</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 5 of 6: All about dn/dc values and concentration detectors (UV and RI) for MALS*
<ul>
<li>Understanding dn/dc, what it is, and how it is used with MALS</li>
<li>Measuring / determining dn/dc for your samples</li>
<li>UV detectors and their role in MALS</li>
<li>Mass recovery in ASTRA</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 6 of 6: MALS flow cell care: diagnosing and cleaning your flow cell*
<ul>
<li>How to avoid the need to clean your MALS flow cell in the first place</li>
<li>How to diagnose a dirty MALS flow cell</li>
<li>How to take apart and clean your MALS flow cell</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
*It is recommended but not required that you attend all the sessions in this series.
<blockquote>
Presenter: Dr. Andy Meyer
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dr. Andy Meyer joined Wyatt Technology in 2001, serving for several years as an Applications Scientist, then as Dean of Wyatt&#39;s &quot;Light Scattering University&quot; and as Director of Customer Service &amp; Support. After managing multiple regions in North America, Dr. Meyer is now a Senior Application Scientist for Wyatt. As a Wyatt customer, he completed his Ph.D. in Applied Science – Polymer Chemistry from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.
</blockquote>

Waters Corporation: Advanced topics in ASTRA data analysis - uncertainty calculations, MW averages, mass recovery, distribution analysis, results fitting, and data exporting.

Advanced topics in ASTRA data analysis - uncertainty calculations, MW averages, mass recovery, distribution analysis, results fitting, and data exporting

Advanced topics in ASTRA data analysis - uncertainty calculations, MW averages, mass recovery, distribution analysis, results fitting, and data exporting.

Advanced topics in ASTRA data analysis

<h4>Live Interactive Web Series</h4>
We’ll work through a topic of the week (roughly 60 minutes) and discuss any questions that come up along the way. During these sessions, we’ll talk about how to care for your SEC-MALS or FFF-MALS system, help you brush up on your ASTRA and DYNAMICS data processing, discuss measuring dn/dc values and why dn/dc is important, and see how stable RI baselines are achievable.
Working with polydisperse samples? We’ll see how to leverage ASTRA’s distribution analysis and results fitting features. Special topics on error analysis, batch MALS work, and more.
The live interactive web series are 100% live sessions, with anonymous Q&amp;A welcome during and after the discussion. Free for all to attend.
<ul>
<li>Part 1 of 6: Why we love Multi-Angle Light Scattering! How MALS works and what it measures. Modes of operation and when to use them*
<ul>
<li>MALS theory and operating principles</li>
<li>Batch MALS vs. flow mode MALS: when and why</li>
<li>What MALS can and cannot measure directly</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 2 of 6: Getting to know your MALS hardware, including ‘proper care &amp; feeding’ of the system, practical guides for optimizing data quality, and how to know when your DAWN hardware needs special attention*
<ul>
<li>Understanding the MALS hardware internal and external components</li>
<li>Diagnosing hardware issues</li>
<li>How to help your MALS operate at its best</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 3 of 6: Let it flow - Leveraging MALS with Size Exclusion Chromatography SEC / Gel Permeation Chromatography GPC. Considerations for successful SEC-MALS / GPC-MALS operation. How to process ASTRA data on and after day 1*
<ul>
<li>Practical considerations for MALS in SEC/GPC mode</li>
<li>Understanding system settings &amp; coefficients such as inter-detector band broadening and normalization</li>
<li>Squeezing the most information from your SEC-MALS data</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 4 of 6: Advanced topics in ASTRA data analysis - uncertainty calculations, MW averages, mass recovery, distribution analysis, results fitting, and data exporting*
<ul>
<li>Understanding the ways ASTRA tracks and calculates system errors</li>
<li>Leveraging peak integration to understand what’s in your sample</li>
<li>When and why to use the various MW averages: Mn, Mw, Mz, Mp, Mavg, Mv, etc.</li>
<li>Efficient and easy ways to export exactly the data and results you want, right out of ASTRA</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 5 of 6: All about dn/dc values and concentration detectors (UV and RI) for MALS*
<ul>
<li>Understanding dn/dc, what it is, and how it is used with MALS</li>
<li>Measuring / determining dn/dc for your samples</li>
<li>UV detectors and their role in MALS</li>
<li>Mass recovery in ASTRA</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Part 6 of 6: MALS flow cell care: diagnosing and cleaning your flow cell*
<ul>
<li>How to avoid the need to clean your MALS flow cell in the first place</li>
<li>How to diagnose a dirty MALS flow cell</li>
<li>How to take apart and clean your MALS flow cell</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
*It is recommended but not required that you attend all the sessions in this series.
<blockquote>
Presenter: Dr. Andy Meyer
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dr. Andy Meyer joined Wyatt Technology in 2001, serving for several years as an Applications Scientist, then as Dean of Wyatt&#39;s &quot;Light Scattering University&quot; and as Director of Customer Service &amp; Support. After managing multiple regions in North America, Dr. Meyer is now a Senior Application Scientist for Wyatt. As a Wyatt customer, he completed his Ph.D. in Applied Science – Polymer Chemistry from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.
</blockquote>

Waters Corporation: All about dn/dc values and concentration detectors (UV and RI) for MALS

All about dn/dc values and concentration detectors (UV and RI) for MALS

All about dn/dc values and concentration detectors for MALS

In this webinar, Jeremy Potriquet, Field Application Specialist, SCIEX Oceania, will outline the main factors that can influence proteomic and more generally, mass spectrometry quantitation and provide advice on how to prevent potential quantitation biases.
<h5>By attending this webinar, you will learn about:</h5>
<ul>
<li>Recommended sample processing workflows</li>
<li>LC optimization and normalization techniques </li>
<li>Quantitative data review tips for improved interpretation and validation of quantitative proteomics</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Jeremy Potriquet (Field Application Specialist, SCIEX Oceania)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Jeremy has extensive knowledge of peptide and protein analysis and quantification from previous roles as a scientific officer and proteomics manager. He is experienced in processing a variety of sample matrices ranging from cancer-related matrices to those for infectious diseases covering the study of exosomes, parasites, venoms and lately immunology. Mass spectrometry has always been an essential part of in Jeremy&#39;s career and now, as part of the SCIEX Field Application Specialist Team, he applies his knowledge to provide support and guidance for the numerous SCIEX technology users in ANZ.
</blockquote>

SCIEX: Quantitative proteomics: fundamentals and beyond webinar

Quantitative proteomics: fundamentals and beyond webinar

Factors influencing proteomic and more generally, mass spectrometry quantitation and advices on how to prevent potential quantitation biases.

In recent years, the use of quantitative liquid chromatography (LC) coupled charged aerosol detection (CAD) for poor UV absorbing analytes in multicomponent mixtures has grown exponentially across industrial sectors.
In this live webinar, we will highlight some distinctions between CAD and other UV-absorbance detection, such as the non-linear response to analyte concentration, and sensitivity to mobile phase impurities. However, careful optimization of CAD parameters can lead to successful development and transfer of analytical methods, nearly on par with that of conventional UV absorbance detectors. Through careful tuning CAD parameters, we have developed quantitative LC-CAD assays which are sensitive, precise, accurate and robust across early and late-stage pharmaceutical development. Examples of LC-CAD methods across various stages of drug development spanning from discovery to commercialization will be shared during the presentation. 
Learning points:
<ul>
<li>Optimization: Optimizing non-linear detection response</li>
<li>Troubleshooting: Tips and tricks to maintain a CAD detector</li>
<li>Transfer: Examples of HPLC-CAD successfully developed and transferred (nearly on par with conventional HPLC-UV) </li>
<li>Implementation of HPLC-MS-CAD for post µg-purification analysis</li>
</ul>
Who should attend:
<ul>
<li>Analytical chemists: Professionals who specialize in analytical techniques, especially those involved in liquid chromatography and detection methods</li>
<li>Pharmaceutical scientists: Researchers and scientists working in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those involved in drug development and quality control </li>
<li>Quality control and assurance professionals: Individuals responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of analytical methods used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Imad Haidar Ahmad, PhD (Research Director, Amgen)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Wes Barnhart (Principal Scientist, Amgen)
</blockquote>

ThermoFisher Scientific: Back to basics: Revealing the strength of HPLC-CAD methods

Back to basics: Revealing the strength of HPLC-CAD methods

This webinar will highlight some distinctions between CAD and other UV-absorbance detection

Revealing the strength of HPLC-CAD methods

<h3>LC-MS/MS 201 webinar series</h3>
Advanced techniques for data acquisition and processing
<h4>Elevate your analytical expertise with advanced techniques and workflows</h4>
Sharpen your data acquisition and processing skills with our LC-MS/MS 201 webinar series. Based on our LC-MS/MS 101 webinar series, these sessions will go beyond the fundamentals of LC-MS/MS and introduce ways to advance your analytical methods and data processing workflows. Every other week, we will explore how to optimize SCIEX OS software with short, 30-minute expert-led presentations.
<h3>This webinar:</h3>
<h4>March 21, 2024</h4>
<h5>10:00 a.m. PT/ 1:00 p.m. ET - Mastering chromatography</h5>
<ul>
<li>Discover how to optimize your chromatography for even the most challenging compounds while creating and building LC methods.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Other webinars from the series:</h3>
<h4>April 4, 2024</h4>
<h5>10:00 a.m. PT/ 1:00 p.m. ET - <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3706">It&#39;s a TRAP! Getting the most out of your QTRAP system</a></h5>
<ul>
<li>Learn when to utilize QTRAP functionality to create more selective and sensitive methods.</li>
</ul>
<h4>April 18, 2024</h4>
<h5>10:00 a.m. PT/ 1:00 p.m. ET - <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3707">Troubleshooting at the source</a></h5>
<ul>
<li>Acquire the knowledge needed to optimize source parameters and identify and resolve ionization-related problems.</li>
</ul>
<h4>May 2, 2024</h4>
<h5>10:00 a.m. PT/ 1:00 p.m. ET - <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3708">Automating data processing</a></h5>
<ul>
<li>Learn how to automate your data processing with custom flagging and rules for efficient data review in SCIEX OS software.</li>
</ul>
<h4>May 16, 2024</h4>
<h5>10:00 a.m. PT/ 1:00 p.m. ET - <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3709">Excel strategies for mass spectrometry data analysis</a></h5>
<ul>
<li>Take an in-depth look at when and how to use Excel to increase your productivity.</li>
</ul>

Mastering chromatography

Discover how to optimize your chromatography for even the most challenging compounds while creating and building LC methods.

LC-MS/MS 201 webinar series: Mastering chromatography

Focus LC: A New Paradigm with Proven Results
Lab sustainability while reducing the time, cost and complexity of HPLC testing. 
Join CEO Greg Ward to learn first-hand how Axcend customers are reducing the time, cost and complexity of their analytical research.
<blockquote>
Presenter: Greg Ward (CEO Axcend)
</blockquote>

Axcend: A New HPLC Paradigm with Proven Results

A New HPLC Paradigm with Proven Results

Lab sustainability while reducing the time, cost and complexity of HPLC testing. 

Christian Rohrer, Director Sales and Marketing at Tosoh Bioscience GmbH, will present the next edition of Tosoh Tuesday, a webinar series held by Chromatography Experts.
On Tuesday, April 16, Corey Meadows, Product Specialist Bioanalysis at Tosoh Bioscience, dives into the analysis of antibody-drug conjugates and their drug-antibody ratio by hydrophobic interaction chromatography.
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are dual-action cancer biotherapeutics, where monoclonal antibodies carrying tumor-killing payloads specifically bind to cancer cells and accelerate cancer cell death. Characterizing the ratio of tumor-killing payload to cancer-binding antibody (DAR) is a critical quality attribute needed to determine the potential potency of a given ADC candidate. This webinar features HIC as a solution for quantifying DARs in ADC biotherapeutics. An overview of ADC and HIC fundamentals will be presented, targeting analytical method development scientists seeking insights for mobile-phase and stationary-phase selections for separating variable conjugated ADC variants.
After the webinar, ask your questions during the live Q&amp;A session. 
<blockquote>
Presenter: Christian Rohrer (Director Sales and Marketing at Tosoh Bioscience GmbH)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Corey Meadows (Product Specialist Bioanalysis at Tosoh Bioscience)
</blockquote>

Tosoh Bioscience: Tosoh Tuesday - Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography as a Platform for Characterizing ADCs

Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography as a Platform for Characterizing ADCs

Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography as a Platform for Characterizing Antbody-Drug Conjugates

HIC for Characterizing ADCs

Join us for an insightful session where scientists and IT professionals from AstraZeneca come together to explore the complexities of managing analytical data within a purification lab setting. In this session, Carolina Sanchez, Senior Scientist, and Katie Proctor, Senior Scientist, will discuss the challenges of manually processing and reviewing large volumes of analytical data, and explain how automation software solutions are boosting efficiency and benefiting them in their day-to-day work. Following that, Dr. Christoph Bauer, Associate Principal Scientist, will discuss the IT architecture and integration aspects of the solution implementation.A lab with significant analytical capacity entails managing a large number of instruments and extensive analytical data on a daily basis. Within our purification labs, analytical screening data generated for compounds submitted for purification, as well as data from instrument suitability testing, was traditionally reviewed manually by an analyst to determine the most appropriate method for purification. However, this changed with the implementation of the automation solution from Mnova. The solution includes the Chrom SST brick, which monitors the performance of our instruments, and Chrom Best Method, which automatically processes the screening data and identifies the best conditions for purification, thereby freeing up analyst time.In this webinar, we will explain how these solutions fit into our day-to-day work and the benefits they have brought us. We will also discuss the IT architecture and integration aspects, the server-based processing logic, as well as the content and formats of the output.<blockquote>Presenter: Carolina Sanchez (Senior Scientist, AstraZeneca)Carolina is a chemical engineer and biotechnologist with a keen interest in data science. Since 2015, she’s been deeply involved in chromatography, getting better at developing analytical techniques for various uses. For the past four years, she’s been at AstraZeneca, working as a separation scientist where she focuses on preparative chromatography of small molecules, using both liquid and supercritical fluid chromatography methods.Presenter: Christoph Bauer (Associate Principal Scientist, AstraZeneca)Christoph holds a PhD in theoretical Chemistry and has transitioned to the field of chemoinformatics and modeling where he applies quantum chemistry, statistical analysis, and machine learning methods to chemical data within the pharmaceutical science domain. Over the past four years, he has been working in the Pharm Sci Data Science &amp; Modelling group at AstraZeneca, developing cheminformatics and computational solutions aimed at streamlining chemistry workflows.Presenter: Katie Proctor (Senior Research Scientist, AstraZeneca)Katie is a Senior Research Scientist in the Analytical and Purification group at AstraZeneca Cambridge since 2018. She has a keen interest in data science and has a focus on developing software solutions to automate system suitability assessments and analytical to purification method selection. In the lab, Katie focuses on achiral SFC and RP purification of small molecules.</blockquote>

Mestrelab Research: Automation in a purification lab at AstraZeneca

Automation in a purification lab at AstraZeneca

Session where scientists and IT professionals from AstraZeneca explore the complexities of managing analytical data within a purification lab setting.

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