LC-MS Metabolomics and Next-Generation Ionization Technologies

An Analyte-Specific LC-IMS-HRMS Framework for Enhanced Identification Confidence in Target Screening of Contaminants in Complex Matrices

<p><strong>In the week of August 17, the following webinars await you in the field of liquid phase and especially HPLC and LC/MS.</strong></p><blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinars"><strong>👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</strong></a></h4><p><strong>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database</strong> with over <strong>5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. Unchained Labs: Make your LNP formulation workflow shine with Sunscreen</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 18.8.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6444">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how to accelerate LNP formulation to 3–4 minutes per sample using just 400 µL. Discover how hands-free automation and reusable mixers improve workflow efficiency.</p><h5><strong>2. Phenomenex: GLP-1: Assay to Aggregates</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 19.8.2026 10:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6436">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Master GLP-1 peptide analysis using complementary RP-HPLC and SEC workflows for assay, related substance profiling, degradation tracking, and aggregate assessment.</p><h5><strong>3. Waters Corporation: Reduce QC Release Risk with Molecule Specific Analytics: QC Ready MALS in Empower™ CDS</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 19.8.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6356">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how integrating MALS with Empower CDS automates molecule-specific metrics and helps reduce risk in routine biopharma lot-release workflows.</p><h5><strong>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Future-Proofing Emerging Contaminants in Food Analysis</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 20.8.2026 08:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6445">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Prepare your lab for evolving PFAS regulations in food contact materials and seafood. Explore advanced HRMS data workflows and insights from industry experts.</p><h5><strong>5. Separation Science: Analysis of Bicycle® Molecules: Novel Medium Molecules</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 20.8.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6408">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Gain an understanding of effective separation strategies for Bicycle® molecules and their impurities across multiple chromatographic modes.</p><h5><strong>6. Evosep Biosystems: Perspective from Industry: Deep Visual Proteomics and Quantitative Assays</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 20.8.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6357">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Explore deep visual proteomics and learn how combining spatially resolved proteomics with quantitative assays delivers high-quality data for biomedical research.</p>

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<div><h4><strong>Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Environmental Testing Labs Under the Revised EU Water Framework Directive</strong></h4><p><strong>The European Commission’s proposed updates to the Water Framework, Groundwater, and Environmental Quality Standards Directives are bringing new responsibilities and opportunities for environmental testing labs. With expanded pollutant lists - including PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and pesticide metabolites - and stricter monitoring and reporting requirements, the landscape of water analysis is rapidly evolving.</strong></p><p>Join the 4th Waters Environmental Webinar Series to explore how your lab can navigate these challenges and turn regulatory change into opportunity.</p><p>Register for free and partner with us to shape the future of European water quality.</p><h5><strong>Why Attend</strong></h5><p>Stay ahead of new EU regulatory demands with insights from leading experts. Gain practical guidance, share experiences with peers, and prepare your lab for the next generation of water quality standards.</p><h5><strong>Highlights</strong></h5><ul><li>New pollutant categories and analytical challenges</li><li>Updates to monitoring protocols and reporting</li><li>Innovative methods to meet revised Environmental Quality Standards</li><li>Strategic guidance for compliance and adaptation</li></ul><p><strong>Lead the change in water analysis—stay ahead, stay compliant, and make a real impact.</strong></p><h4><strong>EPISODE 6: Blue Thursdays 2026 – The Best Of</strong></h4><p>In this final session, we’ll look back at the most important things we’ve learned throughout the Blue Thursday series. We’ll explore the big trends we’re seeing, the smart tools scientists use to study the environment, and what exciting developments will be coming next.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Claudia Rathmann (Principal F&amp;E Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Experienced and passionate analytical science professional with over 20 years of technical and strategic expertise in food and environmental applications. Currently serving as Principal Market Development Manager at Waters Corporation, Claudia specializes in connecting customers with product management to deliver innovative solutions for complex analytical challenges. With a strong scientific foundation and a proven track record in both technical and marketing roles, Claudia bridges the gap between customer needs and product innovation across the EMEA region.</p><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Janitha De-Alwis (JD) (Principal F&amp;E Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Janitha De-Alwis (known as JD) is an applications chemist in the European demo lab, based in Wilmslow, UK. His main role focuses on application development work for the food and environmental sector. JD takes great pride in speaking to, and advising, many food and environmental customers. His position requires him to be reactive and proactive to the changes in the food industry, such as changing regulations, topical issues and food safety risks.</p></blockquote></div>

Blue Thursdays 2026 – The Best Of

In this final session, we’ll look back at the most important things we’ve learned throughout the Blue Thursday series.

<p><strong>Size exclusion chromatography (SEC) is an essential technique for separating and characterizing biomolecules and polymers based on hydrodynamic size, enabling applications such as aggregate analysis of therapeutic proteins, assessment of viral vectors and nucleic acid therapeutics, and molecular‑weight profiling of synthetic polymers.</strong></p><p>In this webinar, we will present a streamlined SEC workflow using Agilent LC platforms alongside Agilent’s full portfolio of SEC column solutions. The session will highlight performance characteristics, application fit, and best-practice method setup for multiple Agilent SEC columns—including our most advanced column technologies designed for high efficiency, minimal secondary interactions, and dependable robustness across complex sample types. Attendees will gain practical guidance on selecting the right column for their application, optimizing isocratic SEC conditions, and achieving reproducible, high-resolution separations in both R&amp;D and QC environments.&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Mohit Patel (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>Mohit Patel is part of the CSD Online AE Team. His primary focus is to support SMLC, Bio-Columns, and consumables.</p><p>Before joining Agilent, Mohit was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Temple University. Mohit developed his passion for science through his experiences as a faculty researcher and a mentor. Mohit actively taught, developed curriculum, and served as senior personnel, with a leadership position, on funded grants, mentored research projects, and co-coordinator of STEAM related outreach services.</p><p>Mohit has earned a Doctorate degree in Chemistry from Temple University in 2016.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Becoming A Better Chromatographer Webinar Series

Comprehensive SEC Solutions: Performance and Application Insights Across Agilent’s SEC Columns

Explore Agilent's SEC column portfolio. Learn best practices for high-resolution aggregate analysis, viral vector sizing, and polymer profiling

Comprehensive SEC Solutions: Agilent Column Performance

<p><strong>If your goal is to maximize instrument uptime, then maintaining a well-stocked lab is your first step. Preventive maintenance is the key to minimizing instrument downtime. In this webinar, we will discuss which tools, supplies, and resources you should have on hand to maintain your instrument. Even with the best maintenance, sometimes instruments and methods need troubleshooting. This webinar will also discuss which resources and supplies can simplify your troubleshooting.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Melissa Goodlad (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>Melissa Goodlad is an Application Engineer providing applications assistance and technical support for Agilent’s HPLC columns and consumables. Before joining Agilent, Melissa was completing her PhD in Physical Chemistry at UC Merced studying nanoparticle self-assemblies.</p></blockquote>

Stocked for Success: Resources and Supplies to Minimize HPLC Downtime

Keep your lab stocked for success. Explore essential HPLC tools, troubleshooting resources, and preventative maintenance tips to maximize system uptime

Minimize HPLC Downtime: Essential Resources & Supplies

<p><strong>This webinar presents the benefits of hyphenated ion chromatography (IC) with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Practical examples, such as chromium speciation according to ISO 24384, are discussed.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Andrew Brotherhood (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>Andrew Brotherhood has over 20 years of experience with ICP-MS, ICP-OES and Ion Chromatography instrumentation. He has mainly worked in the pharmaceutical analysis industry gaining significant experience with developing and validating methods to pharma regulations. Andrew started working for Agilent in 2018 as an Atomic Spectroscopy Application Specialist based at the Agilent Centre of Excellence in the UK.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Dr. Elke Suss (Application Specialist, Metrohm)</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Speciation of Chromium by IC-ICP-MS

Speciation of Chromium by IC-ICP-MS

Learn chromium speciation using hyphenated IC-ICP-MS. Explore practical workflows and achieve ISO 24384 compliance in this expert webinar

Chromium Speciation via IC-ICP-MS | ISO 24384 Analysis

<h4><strong>LC Coffee Breaks Free Webinar Series</strong></h4><p>Each episode focuses on answering a specific challenge faced by chromatographers, helping you improve efficiency, solve problems faster, and stay up to date with the latest trends in Liquid Chromatography.</p><h4><strong>Episode 2</strong></h4><h4><strong>Strategies to Identify and Reduce Carryover</strong></h4><h5><strong>What will you learn</strong></h5><p>Carryover can compromise accuracy and productivity in LC analyses.&nbsp;<br>Join this webinar to:</p><ul><li>gain actionable insights into detecting carryover sources&nbsp;</li><li>implement effective solutions for more robust and reproducible results.</li></ul><h5><strong>Why you should attend</strong></h5><ul><li>Get practical, users insights you can immediately apply in your daily LC laboratory work.&nbsp;</li><li>In just a short coffee-break session, you'll gain valuable tips on troubleshooting, method development, method transfer, technology updates, column chemistries, and real-world applications.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Andrea Hoehnel (Senior Sales Applications Chemist, Waters)</p><p>Andrea Hoehnel has been working at the Waters Demolabor in Eschborn since 2022 and provides on-site support to customers throughout Germany – including application support and training in the areas of LC, Empower CDS and LC-MS.</p><p>Andrea draws on extensive experience with LC and LC-MS in the fields of pharmaceutical QC and food chemistry/food analysis.</p></blockquote>

LC Coffee Breaks: Strategies to Identify and Reduce Carryover

Join this LC Coffee Break to learn how to identify and reduce LC carryover for improved accuracy, reproducibility, and laboratory efficiency.

Strategies to Identify & Reduce LC Carryover

<h4><strong>LC Coffee Breaks Free Webinar Series</strong></h4><p>Each episode focuses on answering a specific challenge faced by chromatographers, helping you improve efficiency, solve problems faster, and stay up to date with the latest trends in Liquid Chromatography.</p><h4><strong>Episode 3</strong></h4><h4><strong>From RI to CAD: How Universal LC Detectors Compare in Real World Performance</strong></h4><h5><strong>What will you learn</strong></h5><ul><li>Gain practical understand on detectors ideal use cases</li><li>Learn how to select the right universal detector to improve your analysis</li></ul><h5><strong>Why you should attend</strong></h5><ul><li>Get practical, users insights you can immediately apply in your daily LC laboratory work.&nbsp;</li><li>In just a short coffee-break session, you'll gain valuable tips on troubleshooting, method development, method transfer, technology updates, column chemistries, and real-world applications.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Pawel Bigos (Senior Scientist, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Pawel Bigos is a Senior Scientist at Waters Corporation in the QA/QC Biologics group in Milford, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of South Florida. Prior to Waters, Pawel gained valuable experience at Frequency Therapeutics, Novartis, and Symbiotic Research. Since joining Waters in 2022, he has concentrated on biomolecule separations and plays a critical role in providing analytical support in the development, commercialization, and application of Waters innovative products.</p></blockquote>

LC Coffee Breaks: From RI to CAD: How Universal LC Detectors Compare in Real World Performance

Compare universal LC detectors from RI to CAD. Discover practical use cases and select the right detector for your analyses in this Waters webinar

From RI to CAD: Universal LC Detectors Compared

<h4><strong>LC Coffee Breaks Free Webinar Series</strong></h4><p>Each episode focuses on answering a specific challenge faced by chromatographers, helping you improve efficiency, solve problems faster, and stay up to date with the latest trends in Liquid Chromatography.</p><h4><strong>Episode 4</strong></h4><h4><strong>Why My Method Doesn't Transfer Smoothly?</strong></h4><h5><strong>What will you learn</strong></h5><p>Method transfer issues can lead to delays, inconsistent data, and costly rework. Join this webinar to:</p><ul><li>Understand the root causes of transfer failures</li><li>Learn best practices for achieving reliable, reproducible liquid chromatography methods across different systems and environments</li></ul><h5><strong>Why you should attend</strong></h5><ul><li>Get practical, users insights you can immediately apply in your daily LC laboratory work.&nbsp;</li><li>In just a short coffee-break session, you'll gain valuable tips on troubleshooting, method development, method transfer, technology updates, column chemistries, and real-world applications.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Norris Wong (Senior Evaluation Scientist, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Norris Wong is a Senior Evaluation Scientist at Waters Corporation from the Validation and Competitive Analysis Group in the LC-MS business unit. He graduated from Bowdoin College with a degree in Biochemistry. Prior to Waters, he worked in the pharmaceutical industry at a CRO, performing cGMP and R&amp;D extractable/leachable analysis using LC and GC instruments. His current work at Waters focuses on evaluating LC system performance and method transfer across LC systems with compendial methods.</p></blockquote>

LC Coffee Breaks: Why my Method Doesn't Transfer Smoothly?

Learn why LC method transfer fails and how to fix it. Discover best practices for seamless method transfer across instruments in this Waters webinar

Why LC Method Transfer Fails & How to Fix It

<h4><strong>LC Coffee Breaks Free Webinar Series</strong></h4><p>Each episode focuses on answering a specific challenge faced by chromatographers, helping you improve efficiency, solve problems faster, and stay up to date with the latest trends in Liquid Chromatography.</p><h4><strong>Episode 5</strong></h4><h4><strong>Binary or Quaternary? Choosing the Fit-for-Purpose Gradient System</strong></h4><h5><strong>What will you learn</strong></h5><p>Clearly understand the strengths, limitations, and impact of your gradient systems can make the difference in your method performances.<br>Join this webinar to:</p><ul><li>Learn what to consider to select the best solution for your needs</li><li>Get practical tips to optimize your separations and support your analytical goals</li></ul><h5><strong>Why you should attend</strong></h5><ul><li>Get practical, users insights you can immediately apply in your daily LC laboratory work.&nbsp;</li><li>In just a short coffee-break session, you'll gain valuable tips on troubleshooting, method development, method transfer, technology updates, column chemistries, and real-world applications.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>*to be announced</p></blockquote>

LC Coffee Breaks: Binary or Quaternary? Choosing the Fit-for-Purpose Gradient System

Compare binary and quaternary LC gradient systems. Learn their strengths, limitations, and how to select the right pump in this Waters webinar

Binary vs Quaternary: Choosing the Right LC Pump

<div><h4><strong>DAWN MALS for Proteins and Gene Therapy</strong></h4><p><strong>As biotherapeutics become increasingly complex, comprehensive characterization is essential for understanding critical quality attributes and ensuring product quality. Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) is a powerful analytical technique that provides direct, absolute measurements of multiple molecular attributes in a single experiment, including molar mass, size, conformation, aggregation, and conjugation.</strong></p><h5><strong>Why you should attend</strong></h5><p>This webinar introduces the fundamentals of MALS and highlights its application to the characterization of biotherapeutics such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), protein conjugates, and adeno-associated viruses (AAVs).</p><p>Attendees will learn how coupling MALS with separation techniques such as SEC enables comprehensive molecular characterization without reliance on calibration standards or molecular assumptions. Through real-world examples, the webinar will demonstrate how MALS helps scientists gain deeper insight into molecular structure, composition, and heterogeneity throughout biotherapeutic development.</p><ul><li>Understand the principles of Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS)</li><li>Learn how MALS provides comprehensive characterization of biotherapeutics in a single analysis</li><li>Explore applications for determining molar mass, size, conformation, aggregation, and conjugation</li><li>Discover how MALS supports the development and characterization of mAbs, ADCs, protein conjugates, and AAVs</li></ul><h4><strong>Who should attend?</strong></h4><ul><li>Scientists, Analysts, and Lab Managers in Discovery, Development, Quality Control, or Analytical Services who characterize antibodies, ADCs, and other protein therapeutics.</li><li>CDMO, CRO and other testing organization who are interested in expanding their capabilities</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Udayabagya (Bud) Halim (Sr. Product Marketing Analyst, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Bud Halimis a senior marketing analyst at Waters | Wyatt Technology with a PhD in physical chemistry from UCLA.</p><p>He began his career teaching biochemistry and chemistry and contributing to laboratory manuals before transitioning into the scientific instrumentation industry as an applications scientist.</p><p>At Waters, he supports researchers in the characterization of peptides, biologics, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and viral vectors.</p></blockquote></div>

Waters Corporation: Applications of Multi-Angle Light Scattering for Biotherapeutic Characterization

Applications of Multi-Angle Light Scattering for Biotherapeutic Characterization

Master biotherapeutic characterization with DAWN MALS. Learn how SEC-MALS delivers absolute molar mass and aggregation data for mAbs, ADCs, and AAVs

DAWN MALS for Biotherapeutic & Gene Therapy Analysis

<p><strong>The objective of this webinar is to demonstrate how the ZenoTOF 8600 system enables advanced, reliable, and high-throughput analysis for food safety and environmental testing.</strong></p><h4><strong>Participants will gain an understanding of how to:</strong></h4><ul><li>Achieve ultra-sensitive quantitation and confident identification of contaminants in complex matrices</li><li>Apply high-resolution workflows for quantitation and screening applications</li><li>Improve data quality, throughput, and regulatory compliance in routine laboratories</li><li>Leverage the capabilities of the ZenoTOF 8600 system to address emerging analytical challenges such as trace-level contaminants, unknown screening, and large multi-residue panels</li></ul><h4><strong>Key learning points</strong></h4><p>Participants will learn how to:</p><ul><li>Leverage ZenoTOF 8600 system capabilities</li><li>Perform advanced screening and quantitation workflows</li><li>Optimize workflows for food and environmental samples</li><li>Improve data quality and confidence</li><li>Enhance laboratory productivity</li><li>Address emerging analytical challenges: Ultra-trace detection (ppt levels) and non-target screening, and retrospective data analysis</li></ul><h4><strong>Who should attend</strong></h4><p>This webinar is designed for professionals involved in food safety and environmental analysis, including:</p><ul><li>Analytical scientists and chemists</li><li>Working with LC-MS/MS or high-resolution MS in routine or research laboratories</li><li>Laboratory managers and supervisors</li><li>Looking to improve lab efficiency, throughput, and analytical capabilities</li><li>QA/QC professionals</li><li>Responsible for ensuring data quality, compliance, and regulatory standards</li><li>Food safety specialists</li><li>Involved in testing for pesticides, mycotoxins, veterinary drugs, and contaminants</li><li>Environmental analysts</li><li>Focused on monitoring PFAS, pharmaceuticals, pollutants, and emerging contaminants</li><li>Contract testing laboratories (CROs)</li><li>Seeking high-throughput, multi-residue screening capabilities</li><li>Researchers and method developers</li><li>Interested in advanced HRMS workflows and non-target screening.</li></ul><p><i>We will send you a recording of the event</i></p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Dr. Jianru Stahl-Zeng (Senior Market Development Manager, SCIEX)</p><p>Jianru has been part of SCIEX since 2001. She initially was part of the application support team and covered not only proteomics, but also small molecules applications. Jianru moved to technical marketing and focused on food and environmental applications. Since 2018 she has been managing the EMEA technical marketing team and projects. Jianru is also the Global Technical Leader for food and environmental applications. On January 2026, she took the role of Senior Market Development Manager, FEF, EMEAI.</p></blockquote>

SCIEX: Tackling emerging contaminants in food and water using the ZenoTOF 8600 system

Tackling emerging contaminants in food and water using the ZenoTOF 8600 system

Master emerging contaminant analysis in food and water. Discover how the SCIEX ZenoTOF 8600 delivers ppt sensitivity, screening, and high throughput.