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<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. 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<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>

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<div><h4><strong>Start Your Journey to ASTRA Expertise</strong></h4><p>Join us for the last <strong>5 series</strong> on building the perfect method for light scattering analysis.</p><p>Learn advanced tools and techniques to master ASTRA software, from normalization to DLS with flowing systems.</p><h4><strong>Session Overview:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Part 6 of 10</strong> Baselines &amp; Peaks - Best Practices &amp; Navigating Unexpected Chromatograms<ul><li>Thursday, September 11</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 7 of 10 </strong>Light Scattering Formalisms - Zimm, Mie, Berry, Debye, oh my! When and Why to Use Them<ul><li>Thursday, September 25</li></ul></li><li><h5><strong>Part 8 of 10: Calculation Uncertainty and Error Analysis: Establishing Meaningful MALS Results</strong></h5><ul><li>Thursday, October 2</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 9 of 10: </strong>Distribution Analysis &amp; Results Fitting: Advanced Peak Analysis Tools<ul><li>Thursday, October 9</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 10 of 10:</strong> Mass Recovery &amp; Data Exporting: Effective Reporting of Results and Findings<ul><li>Thursday, October 23</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>Why Attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Deepen your understanding of light scattering and ASTRA.</li><li>Gain actionable insights for your lab.</li><li>Interact with our expert, Dr. Christian Ackerschott.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Hosted by:</strong> Dr. Christian Ackerschott</p><p>Dr. Christian Ackerschott studied Chemistry at the University of Cologne and finished with his diploma thesis in Biochemistry. He completed his studies with the PhD thesis “Characterization of Recombinant Flagelliform Spider Silk Proteins” at the Technische Universität München, where AF4-MALS was used as an essential characterization method.</p><p>Since 2007, Christian works at Wyatt Technology as Application Scientist and is now Head of Customer Service. His tasks also include customer trainings in Dernbach and onsite as well as education and training of the local Field Application Scientists.</p></blockquote></div>

Waters Corporation: Interactive Web Series EU – Becoming a SEC-MALS & ASTRA Expert

Becoming a SEC-MALS & ASTRA Expert: Part 8

Improve the reliability of your results by understanding error sources and uncertainty in MALS. Learn how to establish meaningful conclusions.

Becoming SEC-MALS & ASTRA Expert Part 8

<div><p><strong>Join us for the last 5 series on building the perfect method for light scattering analysis.</strong></p><p><strong>Learn advanced tools and techniques to master ASTRA software, from normalization to DLS with flowing systems.</strong></p><h4><strong>Session Overview:</strong></h4><ul><li><h5><strong>Part 6 of 10: Building the Perfect Method - Normalization, Alignment, &amp; Inter-Detector Band Broadening Corrections</strong></h5><ul><li>Friday, September 26</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 7 of 10: </strong>Navigating Sample Parameters – A Close Look at dn/dc and Extinction Coefficients<ul><li>Friday, October 3</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 8 of 10: </strong>Advanced Characterization Tools for Multi-Component Analytes - Protein Conjugates, AAV, LNP and ADC<ul><li>Friday, October 10</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 9 of 10: </strong>ASTRA for Particles: When and How to Deploy<ul><li>Friday, October 17</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 10 of 10: </strong>DLS with Flowing Systems – Leveraging Rh and the Burchard-Stockmayer Plot in ASTRA<ul><li>Friday, October 24</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>Why Attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Deepen your understanding of light scattering and ASTRA.</li><li>Gain actionable insights for your lab.</li><li>Interact with our expert, Dr. Andy Meyer.</li></ul><p>The live interactive web series are 100% live sessions, with anonymous Q&amp;A welcome during and after the discussion. Free for all Wyatt customers.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Hosted by:</strong> Dr. Andy Meyer</p><p>Dr. Andy Meyer joined Wyatt Technology in 2001, serving for several years as an Applications Scientist, then as Dean of Wyatt's "Light Scattering University" and as Director of Customer Service &amp; Support. After managing multiple regions in North America, Dr. Meyer is now a Principal Trainer for Waters | Wyatt Technology. As a Wyatt customer, he completed his Ph.D. in Applied Science – Polymer Chemistry from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.</p></blockquote></div>

Waters Corporation: Becoming an ASTRA Expert

Becoming an ASTRA Expert: Part 6

Learn essential method setup steps in ASTRA: normalization, alignment, and band broadening corrections for optimal accuracy in light scattering experiments.

<div><p><strong>Join us for the last 5 series on building the perfect method for light scattering analysis.</strong></p><p><strong>Learn advanced tools and techniques to master ASTRA software, from normalization to DLS with flowing systems.</strong></p><h4><strong>Session Overview:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Part 6 of 10: </strong>Building the Perfect Method - Normalization, Alignment, &amp; Inter-Detector Band Broadening Corrections<ul><li>Friday, September 26</li></ul></li><li><h5><strong>Part 7 of 10: Navigating Sample Parameters – A Close Look at dn/dc and Extinction Coefficients</strong></h5><ul><li>Friday, October 3</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 8 of 10: </strong>Advanced Characterization Tools for Multi-Component Analytes - Protein Conjugates, AAV, LNP and ADC<ul><li>Friday, October 10</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 9 of 10: </strong>ASTRA for Particles: When and How to Deploy<ul><li>Friday, October 17</li></ul></li><li><strong>Part 10 of 10: </strong>DLS with Flowing Systems – Leveraging Rh and the Burchard-Stockmayer Plot in ASTRA<ul><li>Friday, October 24</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>Why Attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Deepen your understanding of light scattering and ASTRA.</li><li>Gain actionable insights for your lab.</li><li>Interact with our expert, Dr. Andy Meyer.</li></ul><p>The live interactive web series are 100% live sessions, with anonymous Q&amp;A welcome during and after the discussion. Free for all Wyatt customers.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Hosted by:</strong> Dr. Andy Meyer</p><p>Dr. Andy Meyer joined Wyatt Technology in 2001, serving for several years as an Applications Scientist, then as Dean of Wyatt's "Light Scattering University" and as Director of Customer Service &amp; Support. After managing multiple regions in North America, Dr. Meyer is now a Principal Trainer for Waters | Wyatt Technology. As a Wyatt customer, he completed his Ph.D. in Applied Science – Polymer Chemistry from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.</p></blockquote></div>

Becoming an ASTRA Expert: Part 7

Master the use of dn/dc and extinction coefficients in ASTRA. Understand how these key parameters influence accurate molar mass and concentration results.

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p>Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the Lab of the Future, where emerging technologies like AI, automation and smart lab environments are revolutionizing scientific research. Discover how innovations in lab informatics, robotics and real-time data integration are driving enhanced research efficiency, fostering collaboration and ensuring data integrity. This event is designed for scientists, lab managers and technology leaders eager to learn about the next generation of research spaces and how to harness these advancements for breakthrough discoveries.</p><h5><strong>Attend this webinar to:</strong></h5><ul><li>See how AI and automation boost lab efficiency</li><li>Understand smarter data management with lab informatics</li><li>Discover robotics’ role in accelerating research</li><li>Learn the impact of real-time data integration</li><li>Explore building future-ready smart labs</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Nick Birse, PhD (Lecturer, Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University Belfast)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Dagnachew (Dan) Birru, PhD (Global Head of Research and Development, Quantiphi)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Vishal Vaddina (Principal Architect – R&amp;D, Quantiphi)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Robyn Stoller (Business Development Manager, Cytiva)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Technology Networks: Tech Spotlight: Lab of the Future 2025

Tech Spotlight: Lab of the Future 2025

Discover innovations in AI, automation, robotics, and informatics transforming labs into future-ready environments for efficient, collaborative research.

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><span><strong>Following the feedback from previous sessions, this best practices session will be dedicated to reporting in the Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ 7.3.2 Chromatography Data System (CDS).</strong></span></p><p><span>Learn how to create comprehensive Chromeleon reports by following a step-by-step process to generate detailed and informative reports within Chromeleon CDS. Discover how to master formulas to streamline your data analysis tasks, simplifying and accelerating your work. Understand how to create and utilize custom variables to tailor your reports to specific needs.</span></p><h5><strong>Topics covered:</strong></h5><ul><li>Understanding the default templates</li><li>Reporting basics</li><li>Repeating function</li><li>Further calculations</li><li>Custom variables</li><li>Averaging of duplicates</li></ul><h5><strong>Attendance</strong></h5><p>This webinar is open to anyone interested in Chromeleon CDS, including current users and those looking to learn more about the software.</p><p>Cannot attend the live broadcast on September 25? Please register anyway to automatically receive the link to the recording.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Sebastiean Lopez (Lab Application Specialist | LC &amp; LCMS | Pharma &amp; Biopharma, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Seb has been an HPLC and Mass Spectrometry Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific for 5 years and has over 15 years of analytical chemistry experience. He is passionate about enabling customer to achieve their analytical goals especially using technology from Thermo Fisher.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Reporting in Chromeleon Software

Reporting in Chromeleon Software

Join Thermo Fisher’s webinar on Chromeleon 7.3.2 CDS reporting. Master templates, formulas, and custom variables to create efficient, tailored reports.

<p><strong>New functions of the improved UV Workstation Software will be described and demonstrated.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong> Scott Melis, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><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></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: New Software Features for UV Work Station Software

New Software Features for UV Work Station Software

New functions of the improved UV Workstation Software will be described and demonstrated.

<h4><strong>Are you navigating ICH M10 requirements for your regulated bioanalysis workflows?</strong></h4><p>Join our experts as we break down the globally harmonized ICH M10 guidelines, show how labs are applying them in practice, and explore how SCIEX OS software helps ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance.</p><h5><strong>Key highlights:</strong></h5><ul><li>What the ICH M10 guideline is and why it matters for regulated bioanalysis</li><li>How pharmaceutical labs are approaching method validation and study sample analysis</li><li>Common workflow challenges and inefficiencies in meeting regulatory expectations</li><li>How SCIEX OS software simplifies data management, calculations, and reporting</li><li>A live demonstration of current calculation workflows using SCIEX OS software</li><li>A vision for the future of streamlined bioanalytical validation</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Henri Meijering, Ardena</p><p>Henri Meijering is a seasoned bioanalytical scientist with over 20 years of experience in drug development and pharmacokinetics. He specializes in developing and validating LC-MS/MS and HPLC methods for both small and large molecules. At Ardena Bioanalytical Laboratory, Henri leads scientific strategy and supports complex studies as Business Support Manager. A former core member of the EBF during the ICH M10 rollout, he is passionate about advancing scientific rigor and compliance in regulated bioanalysis.</p><p><br><strong>Presenter: </strong>Heather Hughes, SCIEX</p><p>Heather Hughes holds a degree in chemistry from Durham University and has built a career spanning clinical and pharmaceutical science. They began in NHS hospital laboratories, specializing in clinical chemistry, before moving into the pharmaceutical industry with experience at Pfizer and a contract research organization. With a background in both regulated and non-regulated environments, they joined SCIEX nine years ago as an application specialist. In this role, they support customers through training, troubleshooting, and showcasing SCIEX mass spectrometry solutions for small molecule workflows.</p></blockquote>

Streamline your ICH M10 workflows

Webinar on ICH M10 bioanalysis guidelines—learn method validation, sample analysis, and how SCIEX OS software ensures compliance and efficiency.

<p><strong>Food and environmental laboratories and contract testing labs are challenged with high sample volumes, regulatory requirements, and the need for consistent data integrity. A digital platform that can centralize workflow management, instrument connectivity, and compliance tracking is becoming essential.</strong></p><p>Agilent SLIMS unifies sample management, workflow execution, consumables tracking, and reporting into a single platform, providing labs with full visibility and control. This webinar session will demonstrate how SLIMS supports food and environmental workflows by ensuring compliance with ISO 17025, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining data traceability. Workflow examples, ranging from pesticide analysis to PFAS testing, will illustrate how SLIMS can be adapted to diverse applications.</p><h5><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong></h5><ul><li>Food and environmental contract testing lab managers</li><li>Quality assurance and compliance teams working under ISO 17025 standards</li><li>Laboratory operations leads handling multi-step sample workflows</li><li>Scientists and technical staff involved in data management and reporting</li><li>IT/LIMS administrators responsible for digital lab transformation</li></ul><h6><strong>Learning Outcomes:</strong></h6><ul><li>Attendees will gain clarity on how SLIMS can:</li><li>Centralize the management of food and environmental testing workflows from sample intake to final reporting</li><li>Integrate instrument data, consumables inventory, digital SOPs, and chain of custody in one system</li><li>Support ISO 17025 compliance through controlled processes, audit trails, and digital documentation</li><li>Provide adaptable workflows across applications such as pesticides, heavy metals, and PFAS, demonstrating flexibility for diverse analytical needs</li><li>Deliver practical improvements in turnaround times, operational consistency, and reporting reliability across contract testing labs</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong> Ralf Davidsson (Product Specialist, Lab Informatics, Agilent Technologies, Australia)</p><p>Based in Brisbane, Australia, Ralf has been with Agilent Technologies for 19 years, and for the past 9 years as a Lab Informatics Product Specialist.</p><p>Holding a MSc degree in Chemical Engineering, he has previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry with method development and validation.</p><p>In his current role, he supports the sales teams and customers with the solution design of digital lab solutions.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Every Sample Counts: How SLIMS Transforms Testing Workflows

Every Sample Counts: How SLIMS Transforms Testing Workflows

Webinar on Agilent SLIMS: unify workflows, ensure ISO 17025 compliance, and boost efficiency in food and environmental contract testing labs.

How SLIMS Transforms Testing Workflows

<p><strong>Join us in October to hear first-hand how scientists and researchers from around the globe are driving innovation through analytical science—as they share insights on the latest trends, advanced workflows, and techniques that are helping to shape the future of food safety, environmental health, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical breakthroughs, and cutting-edge techniques in biomedical and omics research.</strong></p><h5><strong>This year’s summit will spotlight:</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Future-focused solutions</strong>: Explore how next-generation technologies and approaches are redefining the boundaries of analytical capability.</li><li><strong>Advanced strategies: </strong>Dive into cutting-edge methodologies that are transforming laboratories across pharma, biotech, environmental, food, and clinical domains.</li><li><strong>Emerging trends: </strong>Gain foresight into trends driving the future of analytical science</li></ul><p>Whether you're a scientist, researcher, or industry innovator, this is your moment to be part of the conversations. Secure your spot today and be among the first to access exclusive content, speaker announcements, and agenda previews. Be ready for what’s next in analytical excellence.</p><h4><strong>Day one: Shaping the future of analytical science</strong></h4><ul><li>Be inspired by the technologies and analytical approaches that are redefining the future of analytical science—enabling data-driven decisions, faster breakthroughs, and greater impact.</li><li>Discover how automation and software can accelerate bioanalysis in a CRO environment.</li><li><strong>Confirmed speakers include:</strong> Washington University, Dash Bio, The Buck Institute, and AstraZeneca.</li></ul><h4><strong>Agenda-at-a-glance</strong></h4><h5><strong>Welcome and introduction to shaping the future of analytical science&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Jamie Wighton (Senior Director, LCMS Research, SCIEX)</li></ul><h5><strong>Back to the future with sliding MS2 windows on the ZenoTOF 8600 system&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Gary Patti (Professor of Chemistry and of Genetics and Medicine (School of Medicine), Washington University, St Louis)</li></ul><p>Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics aims to profile the comprehensive collection of small molecules from a biological system. A typical experiment generally measures more signals than can be targeted by conventional data-dependent MS2 analysis. Innovative strategies to improve MS2 coverage and deconvolute the chimeric spectra are needed.</p><p><strong>Key takeaways from the presentation:</strong></p><ul><li>Overview of motivation for sliding MS2 windows in metabolomics</li><li>Example of metabolomics data from the ZenoTOF 8600 system</li><li>Analysis of improved coverage and data quality</li></ul><h5><strong>Accelerating bioanalysis with automation and software: a next-generation CRO platform&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Dmitri Konorev, Ph.D. (Senior Scientist)</li></ul><p>Drug development remains a key bottleneck despite rapid advances in drug discovery. To address this, Dash is building a fully automated robotics platform to streamline bioanalytical method development, sample preparation, and analysis, from early discovery to clinical samples.</p><p><strong>Key takeaways from the presentation:</strong></p><ul><li>For LC/MS assays, the platform is integrated with a SCIEX 7500+ system.</li><li>Case studies across multiple modalities demonstrate robust quantitative performance and high throughput across diverse assay formats, resulting in rapid turn around times of days, not months</li></ul><h5><strong>Proteomic tools (SWATH DIA and ZT Scan) to investigate skeletal health in the context of aging and cancer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Birgit Schilling, PhD (Professor, The Buck Institute)</li></ul><p>We are using the ZenoTOF 7600+ system to investigate human breast cancer subtypes, specifically metaplastic breast cancer, which is particularly detrimental. We also investigate metastatic cancer to the bone (40% of all metastasis sites of breast cancer).</p><p><strong>Key takeaways from the presentation:</strong></p><ul><li>Precise quantification using SWATH DIA and ZT Scan DIA</li><li>Data can be further mined post-acquisition.</li><li>High throughput</li></ul><h5><strong>Advancement of capillary gel electrophoresis through the use of native fluorescence detection&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Jessica Taylor (Senior Research Associate, Teva Pharmaceuticals)</li></ul><p>Peak integration in protein capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE) is notoriously difficult due to the noisy, wavy baselines that can occur using standard UV methods. Native fluorescence detection (NFD) utilizes the intrinsic fluorescence capabilities of antibodies from their tryptophan, tyrosine, and phenylalanine residues. Teva evaluated NFD on the BioPhase 8800 system to determine how the baselines, reproducibility, and sensitivity of the assay compared to methods using traditional UV detection, while also ensuring that all minor peaks are detectable using both detection mechanisms. The data gathered at Teva shows that NFD led to notable improvements in the baseline, making automatic integration possible, increased assay sensitivity, while also maintaining comparable reported data and reproducibility to UV methods. Thus far, the improvements in detection from using NFD provide significant time savings in data processing, which makes the integration process more GMP and QC friendly.</p><p><strong>Key takeaways from the presentation:</strong></p><ul><li>How native fluorescence detection enables easier peak integration compared to standard UV methods.</li><li>What an increase in assay sensitivity means for CE-SDS</li><li>How improvements streamline data processing and saves time in analytical workflows.</li></ul><h5><strong>Real stories from scientists: unlocking efficiency, confidence, and control with SCIEX OS software &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Jessica Steed (Global Marketing Specialist, SCIEX)</li></ul><h5><strong>Q&amp;A roundtable: shaping the future of analytical science&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Moderated by:</strong> Jamie Wighton<ul><li>Jamie joined SCIEX 20 years ago and has held multiple technical and leadership roles throughout his career at SCIEX. &nbsp;Starting out as an engineer in manufacturing operations, Jamie has since led teams in supply chain, product development, and most recently the research and product applications teams within R&amp;D. Prior to joining SCIEX, Jamie worked at JDS Uniphase as an optical test engineer.</li></ul></li></ul>

SCIEX summit Day one: Shaping the future of analytical science

Join Day One to explore next-gen analytical science—metabolomics, proteomics, automation, and CE innovations—led by experts from academia and industry.

SCIEX summit Shaping future of analytical science

<div><p><strong>Bioanalytical solid-phase extraction (SPE) method development often struggles with recovery variability, complex workflows, and the pressure to deliver robust results on tight timelines. This webinar will share how Waters’ Oasis HLB SPE protocols can be optimized to simplify wash/elution conditions to ensure high recovery and cleanliness across diverse analytes using a strategic approach. We will demonstrate how automating these workflows with the Andrew+ Robot reduces manual variability, saves analyst time, and accelerates protocol optimization. Application examples on high-value therapeutics nearing patent expiration, such as Palbociclib and Sitagliptin, will be highlighted.</strong></p><ul><li>Identify practical strategies to overcome recovery variability, matrix effects issues, and development complexity in SPE workflows.</li><li>Learn how to streamline <strong>Oasis HLB SPE</strong> method development using the 20 Bottle Optimization approach for best-fit SPE protocols across a variety of molecule types.</li><li><strong>See how automation with Andrew+ Pipetting Robot and </strong>OneLab Software simplifies SPE method execution, reduces manual variability, and accelerates development timelines.</li><li>Demonstrate robust SPE protocol performance across diverse analytes using real-world applications on high-value therapeutics nearing patent expiration (e.g., Palbociclib, Sitagliptin).</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Chelsea Plummer, PhD (Principal Product Marketing Manager, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Chelsea Plummer, PhD, is a Principal Product Marketing Manager at Waters Corporation with a background in bioanalytical mass spectrometry, specializing in small molecule and peptide analysis. At Waters for 9 years, she is now part of the sample preparation and automation team, leading product initiatives focused on solid-phase extraction (SPE) workflows to support pharmaceutical, food, and environmental applications. Chelsea is passionate about delivering solutions that help scientists achieve high-quality, reproducible results across complex sample matrices.</p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Maggie Christian (Principal Chemistry Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Maggie Christian holds a BS in Analytical Chemistry from Colorado State University and an MBA from Vlerick Business School. With over 15 years of industry experience, she brings a strategic, customer-focused approach to her work. Maggie began her career at Waters as an instrument sales representative before transitioning into a business development role, where she forges cross-industry partnerships, raises awareness of innovative techniques, and supports clients with deep product knowledge and a passion for impactful solutions.</p></blockquote></div>

Waters Corporation: Automation Strategies for Bioanalytical Method Development with Oasis HLB

Automation Strategies for Bioanalytical Method Development with Oasis HLB

Learn how optimized Oasis HLB SPE and Andrew+ automation improve recovery, reduce variability, and speed up method development in bioanalytical workflows.

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