<p><span><strong>If you have been following my </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://concentratingonchromatography.com/"><span><strong>Concentrating on Chromatography podcast</strong></span></a><span><strong>, 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 </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/218"><span><strong>Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop (MDCW)</strong></span></a><span><strong> is undeniably the best up-and-coming event in our industry.</strong></span></p><p><span>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 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/1"><span><strong>LabRulez</strong></span></a><span>. A huge thank you to <strong>Ivo Novotný</strong> and <strong>the LabRulez team</strong> for providing </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg-M6fM-05MrGrDggkl_UKzzcHPWPmssh"><strong>Open Access video presentations</strong></a><strong> </strong>of the event<span>. Their </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/"><span><strong>portal </strong></span></a><span>is an invaluable resource for anyone who needs to find technical information quickly and efficiently.</span></p><p><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"></p><h3><span><strong>The Minds Behind the Magic</strong></span></h3><p><span>I have had the privilege of featuring the core organizers of MDCW on my podcast, including<strong> </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Katelynn+Perrault+Uptmor"><span><strong>Katelynn Perrault Uptmor</strong></span></a><span><strong>, </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Dwight+Stoll"><span><strong>Dwight Stoll</strong></span></a><span>, and </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Petr+Vozka"><span><strong>Petr Vozka</strong></span></a><span>. Their dedication to creating a space where<strong> forensic chemistry, environmental analysis</strong>, and <strong>metabolomics </strong>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.</span></p><p><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"></p><h3><span><strong>Where Sample Prep Meets High-Resolution Analysis</strong></span></h3><p><span>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 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-solvent-evaporation"><span><strong>solvent evaporation</strong></span></a><span> and </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-sample-concentration"><span><strong>sample concentration</strong></span></a><span>.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Chemical Fingerprints: Emma Macturk’s Quest for Hidden Data</strong></span></h3><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W5197sp6IY"><span><strong>Emma Macturk</strong></span></a><span>, 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.</span></p><p><span>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 "</span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/article/5392"><span><strong>blown down</strong></span></a><span>" (a critical concentration step for any trace analysis) before </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-reconstitution"><span><strong>being reconstituted for GC×GC-TOFMS</strong></span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><h3><span><strong>The "Green" Revolution: Grace Saunders and the Future of Ballistics</strong></span></h3><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClD4fjZMNtA"><span><strong>Grace Saunders</strong></span></a><span><strong> </strong>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.</span></p><p><span>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, "</span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-evaporation-to-dryness"><span><strong>evaporated to dryness under nitrogen</strong></span></a><span>," and then reconstituted. This ensures that volatile and semi-volatile nitroaromatic compounds, such as nitroglycerin and diphenylamine, are concentrated enough for detection.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><h3><span><strong>The Future of Chromatography</strong></span></h3><p><span>The workshop also featured brilliant presenters like<strong> </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJm_JwHbArE"><span><strong>Ryland Giebelhaus</strong></span></a><span>, whose work on the metabolomics of cannabis exposure during pregnancy shows the real-world impact of these technologies.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><blockquote><p><span>If you missed it this year like I did, I highly recommend visiting the </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?search=MDCW"><span><strong>LabRulez portal</strong></span></a><span><strong> </strong>to see the full breadth of research presented!</span></p></blockquote>

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

<p><strong>🎤Alex Brody</strong></p><p><strong>In 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.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h5><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></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><strong>Ideal For:</strong></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><strong>Video Transcription</strong></h2><h3><strong>Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Through Advanced Analytical Chemistry</strong></h3><h4><strong>Insights from a Regulated Water Testing Laboratory</strong></h4><p>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 <strong>GC-MS and LC-MS instrumentation</strong>, supported by rigorous maintenance programs to ensure continuous operational performance and data reliability.</p><h4><strong>Regulatory Compliance and Quality Control in Drinking Water Analysis</strong></h4><p>Operating as a regulated drinking water laboratory requires adherence to stringent requirements established by agencies such as the <strong>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><h4><strong>Analytical Strategies for Taste and Odor Investigations</strong></h4><p>Taste and odor events represent a significant operational challenge for water utilities. Standard targeted methods are routinely applied for compounds such as <strong>2-methylisoborneol (MIB)</strong> and <strong>geosmin</strong>, which are commonly associated with earthy or musty sensory characteristics. When targeted analysis does not reveal the source, laboratories employ <strong>broad-scan GC-MS screening</strong> 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.</p><h4><strong>PFAS Monitoring: Methodological Complexity and Trace-Level Sensitivity</strong></h4><p>PFAS determination represents a rapidly evolving priority in drinking water monitoring. The laboratory currently applies <strong>EPA Method 537.1</strong>, with efforts underway to expand capabilities through certification for <strong>Method 533</strong>, 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.</p><h4><strong>Future Directions in Drinking Water Analytics</strong></h4><p>Looking ahead, the primary technological driver in regulated water analysis is the demand for <strong>increasingly lower detection limits</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><blockquote><p><strong>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.</strong></p></blockquote><blockquote><h4><strong>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast</strong></h4><p>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. Whether you’re a chromatographer, lab professional, or researcher you'll discover inspiring content!</p><p>You can find <strong>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast </strong>in podcast apps:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1wZg67rCjoGju4yhqxI3tL"><strong>Spotify</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/tz/podcast/concentrating-on-chromatography/id1788429185"><strong>Apple podcast</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://podscan.fm/podcasts/concentrating-on-chromatography"><strong>podscan</strong></a></li></ul><p>and on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChromatographyTalk/videos"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a></p></blockquote>

Regulated Drinking Water Testing: PFAS Detection, Sample Prep & Real Lab Insights

<p><strong>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;</strong><i><strong>Illuminating Flow</strong></i><strong>&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.</strong></p><p><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"></p><h5><strong>What did the Dagmar Procházková Fund grant mean to you?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>What have been your previous experiences with grants?</strong></h5><p>During my doctorate, a <i>cotutelle</i> (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.</p><h5><strong>This probably requires a&nbsp;great deal of patience and perseverance.</strong></h5><p>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/"><strong>blog</strong></a>.</p><h5><strong>What advice does this convey to other grant applicants and early career researchers?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>How has your international experience influenced your scientific approach?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>What is your </strong><i><strong>Illuminating Flow: Transport Phenomena in Photocatalysis</strong></i><strong> about, in layperson’s&nbsp;terms, and how is it unique?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><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"></p><h5><strong>So, were you inspired by a&nbsp;gap in the market to connect photocatalysis with transport phenomena?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>What are the practical applications of your work and what substances are you focusing on?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>And what chemicals are you specifically talking about?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>The goal of this project?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>What are the main challenges in transport phenomena during photocatalysis?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>What methodology will you use, and how big are the microreactors and their flow rates?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h5><strong>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?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>What catalysts will you use and how will you attach them to the reactor walls?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>Why did you choose this field and the Department of Chemical Engineering?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>Are you collaborating with anyone?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>What does the creation of an independent research group at UCT Prague look like?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>What type of students are you looking for?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>How would you describe your path to photocatalysis/chemical engineering?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><h5><strong>What is the biggest challenge of this project for you?</strong></h5><p>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.</p><p><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"></p>

I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea

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<li><p>Wait what?! Who knew!? There are so many things that a mass spec can do.</p>
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<li><p>I&#39;ve used it for years, yes this may be true.</p>
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<li><p>I&#39;ve processed some samples, more than a few.</p>
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<li><p>But between me and you, I had no idea all the things it could do!</p>
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<li><p>All of the tips and tricks we have up our sleeve.</p>
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<li><p>So, take a few minutes, about 15 should do.</p>
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<li><p>And learn all the things your mass spec can do.</p>
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<p><strong>SureMass, a novel data format for high resolution mass analyzers, offers better analysis speed and mass accuracy - even for high concentration or complex samples. This data format is derived from profile data and adapts to changes in experimental conditions to enhance obscured peaks, extend linear dynamic range, improve batch analysis speeds, and maintain trace detection with repeatability. These SureMass capabilities allow users to view quality peaks, fast and with accuracy. In this webinar SureMass conversion will be shown and examples of its speed and improved mass accuracy will be shared.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Cathyrin Simmermaker (LC/MS Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Cate Simmermaker is an LC/MS Applications Engineer with Agilent Technologies working primarily with high-resolution mass spectrometry in small molecule analysis. Cate has worked in applications including metabolomics, food safety, and forensics on Q-TOF and QQQ platforms. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Chemistry from the University of the Pacific and received a Master’s in Biochemistry from San Francisco State University.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: SureMass: Fast, Accurate, and Reproducible Data Processing

SureMass: Fast, Accurate, and Reproducible Data Processing

In this webinar SureMass conversion will be shown and examples of its speed and improved mass accuracy will be shared.

<p><strong>WEOF is back for 2023, and this time we will do it 100% virtually to allow even more people to participate. But don&#39;t expect to see only some presentations! We have put together for you an interesting agenda with Live Demos, customer talks, and the chance to ask our experts your questions. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about the advancements in oligonucleotide analysis and about the analytical challenges and successes of your peers.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Join our virtual Live Demos</li>
<li>Hear from other scientists like you about their approaches and experiences</li>
<li>Stay up to date with the latest analytical developments for nucleic acids</li>
</ul>
<p>The agenda will be a mix of talks from the scientific community and Waters presentations. We will discuss current analytical needs and show some Live Demos of LC/MS solutions and software:</p>
<h3><strong>AGENDA</strong></h3>
<h5><strong>10:00 Welcome and Short Introduction</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Speaker:</strong> David Muñoz (Waters Corporation)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>10:05 Waters Live Demo: Impurity Analysis by LC/MS</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Speaker:</strong> Emma L Harry (Waters Corporation)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>10:25 Customer Talk: Cytiva Sweden AB</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>Analysis of Oligonucleotides using BioAccord LC-MS</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Speaker:</strong> Filip Bergqvist (Senior Scientist)</li>
</ul>
<p>Topic: intact analysis of oligonucleotides, specifically development/performance with IP-RPC</p>
<h5><strong>10:40 Customer Talk: BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>QC Analytics for mRNA therapies</strong></h5>
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<li><strong>Speaker:</strong> Jonas Sander</li>
</ul>
<p>Topic: How BioNTech has masterdto set up QC analytics for mRNQ therapies and the added value of Waters solutions</p>
<h5><strong>10:55 MaxPeak Premier Technology for Oligonucleotide Analysis</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Speaker:</strong> Ali Tiss (Waters Corporation)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>11:10 Waters Live Demo: Software</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>CONFIRM &amp; INTACT app</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Speaker:</strong> Chris Knowles (Waters Corporation)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>11:30 Q&amp;A with Waters</strong></h5>
<p>You ask - our application chemists answer</p>
<h5><strong>11:45 Closing</strong></h5>
<h4><strong>INVITED GUEST SPEAKER</strong></h4>
<h5><strong>Filip Bergqvist</strong> (Senior Scientist, Cytiva Sweden AB)</h5>
<p>Filip is leading bioanalytical activities to support product development and application work for bioprocessing. His main expertise is LC-MS, where he is developing methods for characterization of proteins and nucleic acid therapeutics. </p>
<h5><strong>Dr. Jonas Sander</strong> (BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH)</h5>
<p>(further info will follow soon)</p>
<h4><strong>YOUR WATERS HOSTS</strong></h4>
<h5><strong>David Muñoz</strong> (Principal Biopharma Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)</h5>
<p>David will be your host for this event. He completed his PhD in Biochemistry at Nottingham Trent University, focused on the effects of toxins on glioma cells. After this he joined Lonza to work as a research and development scientist using different analytical techniques to characterize antibodies and proteins. Later he worked for Thermo Fisher Scientific as applications specialist and Biopharma Expert, and as business development manager in two CDMOs,  focusing on antibodies and viral vector projects. David joined Waters in June 2022 as principal biopharma market development manager.   </p>
<h5><strong>Emma L Harry</strong> (European Applications Laboratory Team Manager, Waters Corporation)</h5>
<p>Emma completed her PhD in Analytical Chemistry at Loughborough University, focused on the development of ion mobility mass spectrometry for complex mixtures.</p>
<p>After her post doctoral research at University of Leicester and having worked as analytical scientist at Hall Analytical, using a variety of analytical techniques, Emma joined Waters in June 2019 as a senior applications chemist in the Demo lab in Wilmslow. In 2021 she was promoted to European applications lab manager.</p>
<h5><strong>Chris Knowles</strong> (Senior Applications Scientist, Waters Corporation)</h5>
<p>Chris is currently working as a Principal Domain Specialist (Applications science) at Waters, having been with the company for 5 years.  He works with the Waters informatics teams to help deliver the waters_connect software applications. His focus has been on the CONFIRM Sequence application.  His background is in Bioprocessing, having worked at FUJIFILM Diasynth Biotechnologies for 3 years as a principal scientist in Mammalian cell culture, following completion of a PhD in mammalian cell line engineering at the University of Aberdeen in 2016.</p>
<h5><strong>Ali Tiss</strong> (Sales Specialist Biopharma Chemistry, Europe South, Waters Corporation)</h5>
<p>Ali completed his Ph.D. in biochemistry and structural biology at the Mediterranean University (CNRS, Marseille, France), where he contributed to the R&amp;D of the anti-obesity drug, Xenical®, developed by Roche Ltd. Then, he spent about 20 years of academic research (France, UK, Kuwait) in biochemistry, liquid chromatography, mass-spectrometry, and proteomics, focusing on detecting and characterizing biomarkers related to human diseases (cancer, diabetes, obesity). Ali joined Waters in October 2021 as a BioPharma and New Modalities Specialist in Chemistry for Southern Europe.</p>


Waters Corporation: Waters European Oligonucleotides Forum 2023

Waters European Oligonucleotides Forum 2023

We have put together for you an interesting agenda with Live Demos, customer talks, and the chance to ask our experts your questions. 

<p><strong>Digital transformation is a journey driven by the desire to fundamentally improve laboratory working practices by leveraging the latest advances in technology. Whether it be a need to eliminate errors, operate more efficiently, or reach confident results faster, laboratories are focusing more than ever on software.</strong></p>
<p>Designed as a scalable solution for modern, dynamic (often cloud-based) environments, the Thermo Scientific™ Ardia™ Platform brings together chromatography and mass spectrometry, connecting data and instruments, helping scientists get closer to the truth. In this webinar, discover how you can reap the benefits of a connected platform to maximize instrument utilization, streamline lab and data management, and realize true efficiency gains.</p>
<p>Key learning objectives</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Discover how you can enable wider collaboration within your business</strong></li>
<li><strong>Learn how you can access, monitor and schedule instruments from a single location</strong></li>
<li><strong>Find out how you simplify data storage and expedite review</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Who should attend?</p>
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<li>Lab managers</li>
<li>Principle scientists</li>
<li>Technical specialists</li>
<li>MS users</li>
<li>IT managers</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Peter Zipfell (Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p>
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<p>For the past 22 years, Peter Zipfell has worked extensively with chromatography hardware and software transitioning from LC-MS method development through HPLC technical support to chromatography data systems. He joined Thermo Fisher Scientific over 13 years ago and more recently became involved as the lead for Ardia platform product marketing. His focus has always been to support Thermo Fisher customers by delivering software solutions across multiple industries to enable them to improve their current workflows and increase productivity.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Kevin Schauer (Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p>
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<p>Kevin Schauer is a molecular biologist by training and has been working with chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation for over 10 years. He joined Thermo Fisher Scientific five years ago as a field applications scientist where he worked with customers to better leverage the capabilities of the mass spectrometry instrumentation for their life science research. He transitioned to the Ardia platform product management team several years ago where he now works to produce software that allows users to operate more efficiently and get their work done faster.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Georgina Wynne Hughes (Editorial Team, SelectScience)</p>
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<p>Georgina studied at Birmingham University where she gained a BSc in Biomedical Science, and an MSc by Research in Cancer and Genomic Sciences, which focused on defective autophagy in rare neurodegenerative diseases. As a member of the Editorial team, she now plays an integral role in shaping the content on SelectScience.</p>
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SelectScience: Take control of your data and instruments: Your journey starts here

Take control of your data and instruments: Your journey starts here

The Thermo Scientific Ardia Platform brings together chromatography and mass spectrometry, connecting data and instruments.

Take control of your data and instruments: Your journey

<p><strong>This webinar will cover the analysis of pesticides in food and highlight the productivity enhancement features available on Thermo Scientific chromatography systems.</strong></p>
<p>We will look at the analysis of pesticides using GC-MS/MS with helium conservation and the use of alternative carrier gas to ensure sustainable productivity. </p>
<p>Our experts will show how single software platform can optimize your pesticides analysis and drive efficiency in your laboratory for GC-, LC-, IC-, MS/MS analysis.</p>
<p>Dual sequence processing, where data can be merged to provide orthogonal cross confirmation of identity and increased confidence in results will be discussed.</p>
<p>It will also be demonstrated how the software supports SANTE analytical quality control criteria for compliant analysis.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Łukasz Rajski (Product Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p>
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<p>Łukasz Rajski works as product application specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He holds a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry. Łukasz has over 10 years of experience in pesticide residue analysis. He is an expert in the development and validation of analytical methods. Dr. Rajski works with advanced mass spectrometry techniques (both high-resolution and triple quadrupole) coupled to ultra-high performance liquid chromatography, high-performance ion chromatography, and gas chromatography. Łukasz Rajski is a co-author of numerous articles published in scientific journals with high impact factor and book chapters dedicated to pesticide residue analysis</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Zoe Julian (Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p>
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<p>Zoe Julian is a product marketing manager for chromatography software within the CMD Software team at Thermo Fisher Scientific. With over 12 years&#39; experience of working with chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques with a background in GC and GC-MS(/MS) organic environmental analysis, she has helped many laboratories and industries improve their workflows through a unique understanding of their challenges. Transitioning to a focus on Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ CDS, she has shown customers how software solutions can improve their productivity and support their day-to-day operations.</p>
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Pixabay/DanaTentis: Sustainable productive pesticide analysis

Sustainable productive pesticide analysis

This webinar will cover the analysis of pesticides in food and highlight the productivity enhancement features available on chromatography systems.

<p><strong>Robustness testing is a measure of a method’s ability to remain unaffected by the minor changes of chromatographic parameters. The robustness multivariable design of experiments (DoE) can be used to study the effect of individual parameters and their interaction on the chromatographic resolution between peaks.</strong></p>
<p>The Empower Sample Set Generator (SSG) can be used to automatically create a sample set method, which includes instrument methods, and method sets required to perform the entire study in one run. The Effect Plots generated by the Method Validation Manager clearly show which parameters have the greatest effect on method performance and provides knowledge for establishing a set of controls to assure a method meets the expected criteria during routine use.</p>
<p>Key points of discussion will be:</p>
<ul>
<li><p><strong>Using the Sample Set Generator with the Method Validation Manager option to easily create Sample Sets needed for the Robustness test</strong></p>
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<li><p><strong>The Robustness multivariable design of Experiments (DoE) is easily created to study the effect of parameters and their interaction on chromatographic resolution between peaks</strong></p>
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<li><p><strong>The Effect Plot in the Report Publisher can be used to clearly shows which parameters have the greatest effect on method performance</strong></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Join us for a live discussion as we explore Empower 3.8.0. As always, don’t forget to bring your questions for this exclusive opportunity to ask our experts anything about Empower Software</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Neil Lander (Principal Product Manager, Waters Corporation)</p>
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<p>Neil has worked for Waters Corporation since 1994 and has held a variety of positions including Technical Support Specialist, Technical Trainer, Manager Customer Education and currently, Principal Marketing Manager focusing on Informatics solutions. He provides internal support for Empower Chromatography Data System and is focused on developing laboratory software solutions that help organizations achieve their scientific and operational objectives. Prior to joining Waters, he was an analytical chemist where he gained experience in both the cosmetics and specialty chemical industries.</p>
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Waters Corporation: Smart Method Development using the Empower Method Validation Manager and the Sample Set Generator

Smart Method Development using the Empower Method Validation Manager and the Sample Set Generator

Using the Sample Set Generator with the Method Validation Manager option to easily create Sample Sets needed for the Robustness test.

Smart Method Development using the Empower Method Validation

<p><strong>Agilent&#39;s Cary 3500 Flexible UV-VIS Spectrometer provides the accuracy and reliability needed for meeting compliance standards.</strong></p>
<p>This presentation will discuss an overview of the instrument&#39;s newest functions as well as the software&#39;s ability to maintain data integrity through Agilent&#39;s OpenLab Platform.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Scott Melis, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Scott Melis has a PHD in Physics from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and started with Agilent in 2021 as a Molecular Spectroscopy Application Scientist. In his graduate work, Scott studied nanoparticle formation and growth for a variety of applications. Projects that he worked with include developing processes to deposit and characterize semiconducting molecular nano-cocrystals for use in optoelectronic devices as well as controlling polymer nanoparticle size through rapid mixing conditions.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: Meeting 21 CFR 11 Compliance with the Cary 3500 Flexible UV-VIS Spectrometer

Meeting 21 CFR 11 Compliance with the Cary 3500 Flexible UV-VIS Spectrometer

We will discuss an overview of the instrument's newest functions as well as the software's ability.

Meeting 21 CFR 11 Compliance with the Cary 3500 UV-VIS

<p><strong>This meeting covers the latest trends and techniques to meet current water and environmental testing demands for emerging contaminants and evolving regulations. Our guest speakers from the water industry and environmental research and testing laboratories will share their expertise on their latest work, analytical workflows, and automation.</strong></p>
<p>Join us and discover valuable insights to maximise testing productivity and instrument uptime, simplify workflows and standardise data workup.</p>
<h3><strong>June 27 (Day 1) Emerging contaminants</strong></h3>
<p>This session will explore PFAS, microplastics, untargeted screening, automation and sample preparation.</p>
<p>Attend the whole day or selected presentations only.</p>
<h5><strong>10:00</strong> Online access opens (Streaming begins 09:30 BST/10:30 CEST)</h5>
<h5><strong>10:30 Opening of the event, welcome and introduction</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Jeff Stubbs (Thermo Fisher Scientific)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>10:50 Screening of unknowns using Thermo Scientific Orbitrap MS and Thermo Scientific Compound Discoverer software</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Janine Elliot (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>11:20 Biotoxins, seafood safety and mass spectrometry</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Ben Maskrey (Centre of Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>11:50 Determination of microplastics with pyrolysis and GC-MS</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Dr. Michael Soll (Frontier Lab Europe)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>12:20</strong> Break</h5>
<h5><strong>12:40 What combustion ion chromatography sum parameter analysis can do for the analysis of PFAS</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Dr. Lewis Mark (A1-envirosciences Limited)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>13:10 Use of Thermo Scientific Exploris 120 Orbitrap HRAM-LC-MS for the analysis of 47 PFAS compounds in UK waters</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Presenter: John Quick (ALS Environmental Ltd.)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>13:40 Workshop - new untargeted PFAS analysis workflow capabilities within Compound Discoverer software</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Frans Schoutsen (Thermo Fisher Scientific)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>14:10</strong> Break</h5>
<h5><strong>15:10 Starting your voyage into PFAS? Tools and protocols to succeed</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Ed George (Thermo Fisher Scientific)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>16:10 Workshop - new approaches in performing automation by GC (and LC)</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Dan Carrier (Thermo Fisher Scientific)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>16:30</strong> Closing of the live streaming event</h5>


Thermo Scientific: Water & Environmental Analysis User Meeting - Day 1

Water & Environmental Analysis User Meeting - Day 1

Streaming live from our Demo Centre in Hemel Hempstead | Join the complete event or the presentations of your choice only.

<p><strong>How about a 20 minute coffee break along with a bite of Empower? Here you go!</strong></p>
<p>What you can learn: </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>What&#39;s the difference between Archive and Backup and why do you need both</strong></li>
<li><strong>The cheapest, the fastest, or the most definitive data management strategy is meaningless if the data is untrustworthy</strong></li>
<li><strong>How including a complementary archive strategy to your existing backup will not only improve efficiency, but can reduce costs and regulatory risk</strong></li>
<li><strong>How both approaches are viable and the business value each one can offer</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Register and prepare a coffee!</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Ralf Schröder (Informatics Product Marketing Europe·Waters GesmbH)</p>
</blockquote>


Waters Corporation: Waters Informatics series #5: Archive vs Backup (Po2)

Waters Informatics series #5: Archive vs Backup (Po2)

What's the difference between Archive and Backup and why do you need both?

<p><strong>In this webinar we’ll see how implementing automation solutions can benefit analytical labs and empower life science researchers with the tools to significantly improve their experiments, obtaining superior data and more reliable outcomes. Join us to learn more about how automation and the connected lab have been utilized to improve analytical method development workflows of scientific researchers.</strong></p>
<p>Method development is a critical, often time consuming, process for analytical laboratories. Imagine being able to create robust and precise analytical methods more quickly by streamlining the optimization process. Through laboratory automation, researchers can rapidly test and refine multiple method parameters simultaneously. Automated equipment performs the tedious and repetitive tasks, and thereby reduces potential errors and variability. Connected with regulatory compliant-ready software, technology transforms laborious manual procedures to error-free, robotic workflows with improved reproducibility and productivity in a fully traceable environment. </p>
<h5>Key Learning Objectives:</h5>
<ul>
<li><p><strong>Learn how automation can add efficiency to your method development processes</strong></p>
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<li><p><strong>Discover the benefits of automating tedious, repetitive tasks</strong></p>
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<li><p><strong>Be introduced to an ecosystem of connected laboratory automation solutions</strong></p>
</li>
</ul>
<h5>Who Should Attend:</h5>
<ul>
<li><p>Method Development Scientists </p>
</li>
<li><p>Researchers  </p>
</li>
<li><p>Automation Engineers</p>
</li>
<li><p>Laboratory Managers &amp; Directors</p>
</li>
<li><p>Lab Technicians and Technologists</p>
</li>
<li><p>Project Managers</p>
</li>
<li><p>Companies/Labs/Organizations Involved in Testing and Analysis</p>
</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Don Trinite (Senior Principal Technical Support Specialist, Waters Corp.)</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Meagan Callis (Principal Product Marketing Manager, Waters Corp.)</p>
</blockquote>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Kelly McSweeney (Contributing Editor, C&amp;EN Media Group)</p>
</blockquote>


C&EN: Improving Analytical Method Development through Automation and the Connected Lab

Improving Analytical Method Development through Automation and the Connected Lab

In this webinar we’ll see how implementing automation solutions can benefit analytical labs.

Improving Analytical Method Development through Automation

<p><strong>On December 1, 2022 a harmonized standard for General Chapter 621 Chromatography was released. This standard incorporates the USP with 2.2.46. Chromatographic Separation Techniques European Pharmacopoeia (EuPh) and 2.01 Liquid Chromatography Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) texts. Harmonization of these regulatory guidance provides increased method flexibility through the employment of modernized of chromatographic tools without the need for full monograph re-validation.</strong></p>
<p>The extent to which the various parameters of a compendial chromatographic test may be adjusted without fundamentally modifying the pharmacopeial analytical procedures is defined in U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapter 621 Chromatography.</p>
<p>In this presentation, we combine the gradient method adjustments described in this chapter to achieve both column and system modernization for the USP monograph separation of antiviral drug abacavir sulfate. </p>
<h5>Key Learning Objectives:</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Learn how to modernize the HPLC column and reduce operation costs using the USP 621 allowable adjustments</strong></li>
<li><strong>Learn how to modernize the LC platform and further reduce operation costs using the USP 621 allowable adjustments</strong></li>
<li><strong>Leverage Empower CDS fields to apply the updated chromatography reporting calculations</strong></li>
</ul>
<h5>Who Should Attend:</h5>
<ul>
<li>Scientists and lab managers involved with compendial methods with a drive towards modernization, productivity and compliance.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Catharine Layton (Principal Scientist, Scientific Operations, Waters Corporation)</p>
</blockquote>


Waters Corporation: Modernizing LC Methods as per Harmonized USP Chapter 621

Modernizing LC Methods as per Harmonized USP Chapter 621

We combine the gradient method adjustments described in this chapter to achieve both column and system modernization for the USP monograph.

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