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

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

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

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

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

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<h4>Food &amp; Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series</h4>Ensuring food and feed quality requires reliable determination of both contaminants and nutrients, yet sample preparation remains one of the most challenging and time-consuming steps in the analytical workflow. This webinar series introduces modern approaches to digestion and extraction that improve data quality, reduce reprocessing, and increase laboratory productivity. Through four dedicated events, covering heavy metals, organic contaminants, macro/trace minerals, and nutritional parameters such as fats, FAMEs, and amino acids, participants will discover optimized, practical workflows tailored to real-world food and feed testing.<h4>Session: Modern Sample Prep for Organic Contaminants: PAHs, PFAS, MOSH/MOAH in Food</h4>Organic contaminants in food, such as PAHs, PFAS, and MOSH/MOAH, require extraction workflows that are efficient, reproducible, and compliant with regulatory methods. This webinar showcases microwave-assisted extraction using microwave technologies to streamline sample preparation while reducing solvent use and improving recoveries. We will discuss best practices for preventing contamination, handling lipid-rich matrices, and managing PFAS-specific requirements. Attendees will learn how advanced extraction technology supports reliable quantification of these high-profile contaminants across diverse food products.<blockquote>Speaker: Luca Rota (Application Specialist, Milestone Srl)</blockquote>

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Modern Sample Prep for PAHs, PFAS, MOSH/MOAH in Food

<div>In today’s evolving diagnostic landscape, limitations in assay sensitivity and stability can quickly become barriers to reliable at-home testing. Developers and manufacturers must balance performance, scalability, and speed to market while ensuring consistent results.This webinar examines practical approaches to strengthening lateral flow assay performance, with a focus on optimized sample handling and strategic material selection. Through real-world case studies, attendees will gain insight into improving signal quality, enhancing reproducibility, and supporting more robust test design.Join us to explore actionable strategies that can help advance dependable, scalable diagnostic solutions and expand access to effective testing worldwide.<h5>Attend this webinar to:</h5><ul><li>Understand how to enhance signal quality and assay consistency through assay re-formatting and optimized sample handling techniques</li><li>Explore the impact of key reagents and nitrocellulose material optimization on lateral flow assay performance</li><li>Learn about the advancements that enable shorter development timelines and improved conjugate stability</li><li>Gain insight into improving assay sensitivity through innovative approaches and real-world case studies</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Jackie Day (Senior Commercial Project Manager, MilliporeSigma)After receiving degrees in biology and chemistry, Jackie began her career in structure-based drug design at Pfizer. She spent a decade expressing, purifying, and crystallizing proteins for x-ray data collection and structure solving before transitioning to MilliporeSigma’s specialty assays group. There, she contributed to multiple product launches, including work on nanodiscs, in vitro diagnostic kits, flow cytometry assays, and Duolink, leveraging her strong background in protein chemistry and immunoassays. Her work supporting the Duolink Customs offering led her to the attention of the Assay Development Services group, where she now acts as senior commercial project manager.</blockquote></div>

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PFAS &amp; Our Planet is a webinar series on PFAS testing in environmental samples, food and food contact materials, textiles and other materials. Alongside the laboratory and regulatory lens, the series addresses the broader planetary impact of PFAS, including their persistence and movement through water, soil, air, food systems, and materials. It brings together what laboratories and industry need to understand now: where PFAS rules are heading, which sample types are under increasing focus, what needs to be measured, and how those needs translate into method selection, workflow setup, and result reporting.<h4>Webinar Series Details</h4><ul><li>One registration to attend the full three-part series</li><li>Questions for experts in advance and/or live Q&amp;A</li><li>Access to recorded sessions provided</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend:&nbsp;</h4>Environmental and water testing laboratories, food testing laboratories, food contact material and packaging laboratories, textile and materials testing laboratories, contract testing laboratories, public sector and regulatory laboratories, manufacturers of food, packaging, textiles, and consumer goods, quality, product safety, regulatory affairs, and sustainability functions, and research laboratories working on PFAS analysis.<h4>Recommended for:&nbsp;</h4>Analytical chemists, laboratory managers, QA/QC managers, regulatory affairs managers, food safety and product safety managers, environmental scientists, packaging and food contact materials specialists, textile and materials testing leads, sustainability and product stewardship managers, validation and method development scientists, and technical leaders in contract, public sector, and research laboratories.<h4>Regulatory context covered:&nbsp;</h4>EU and U.S. PFAS developments, food contact and packaging measures, environmental monitoring frameworks, OEKO-TEX requirements for textiles and materials, Singapore’s food and water surveillance activity, India’s draft PFAS-related packaging amendment, and emerging movement in parts of Southeast Asia like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Philippines.<h3>Food and Food Contact Materials</h3>PFAS in food systems is under greater scrutiny due to both environmental transfer into food and migration from food contact materials. This session will cover major regulatory reference points including the EU food contact materials framework, the EU plastics regulation, the newer EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and recent U.S. FDA action on PFAS food-contact uses. Regional framing will also include Singapore’s active PFAS food surveillance and testing capability and India’s draft FSSAI packaging amendment on PFAS in food contact materials, showing how the direction of travel is becoming clearer in this part of the world.The technical section will cover food and packaging workflows from extraction and cleanup to targeted LC/MS/MS for non-volatile PFAS, broader screening where required, contamination control for low-level work, and reporting formats suited to product review and cross-border supply chains. For Southeast Asia, the session will also note that movement is emerging in markets such as Thailand and Vietnam, even where the regulatory picture is still developing.<blockquote>Presnter: Thomas Gude, Ph.D. (Founder, Thomas Gude GmbH, President, Swiss Society for Food Chemistry, President, AOAC Europe Section)Presnter:&nbsp;Chris Fouracre, Ph.D. (Product Specialist, Agilent Technologies, Australia)</blockquote>

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As demand for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies continues to rise, ensuring they meet strict regulatory standards while delivering fast, reliable results is more important than ever. Traditional amino acid analysis (AAA) workflows provide valuable quantitative insight into bioprocess conditions but can be time-intensive and operationally complex.In this SelectScience® webinar, biologic drug screening and protein analysis experts, Dr. Duanduan Han and Dr. Tim Anderson will present a microwave-assisted UPLC approach that accelerates hydrolysis, labeling, and identification of GLP-1 analogs using the Waters AccQ·Tag Ultra Chemistry Kit. They will also discuss how this approach simplifies amino acid analysis to significantly reduce turnaround time, whilst maintaining accuracy and reproducibility.Plus, they will share how this microwave-assisted UPLC approach can be seamlessly integrated into an Empower™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) workflow to support efficient data processing and compliance.Register today to learn how to enhance productivity, improve consistency, and meet the growing demands of GLP-1 development and manufacturing.<h5>Certificate of attendance</h5><ul><li>If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.&nbsp;</li><li>If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Duanduan Han (Senior Scientist, Waters Corporation)Dr. Duanduan Han received her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Texas A&amp;M University, and now works as a Senior Scientist at Waters Corporation in Milford, Massachusetts. Dr. Han's work has focused on LC/MS method development and troubleshooting, impurity profiling, raw material screening of GLP-1s, lipid nanoparticles, surfactants, oligonucleotides, mAbs, and other biologic drug products.Speaker:&nbsp;Dr. Tim Anderson (Senior Product Manager, Waters Corporation)Dr. Tim Anderson has received advanced degrees in Analytical Chemistry and Food Science related to extraction and MS analysis of proteins at Iowa State University. He has industry experience with large manufacturing product analysis and fit-for-use testing. He has been at Waters working with consumables for 3 years and is Senior Product Manager for AccQ·Tag Ultra solutions.Speaker:&nbsp;Olivia Long (Editorial Team, SelectScience)As a Science Editor specializing in pharmaceutical and applied research, Olivia Long brings a strong background in experimental biology and scientific communication. She holds a B.Sc. in Pharmacology from the University of Southampton and an M.Sc. in Neuroscience from the University of Sussex, where she investigated neuro‑oncology drug‑resistance pathways using patient‑derived cell models.Her broader laboratory experience spans R&amp;D hygiene testing, controlled environment entomology workflows, and protocol development, giving her a practical understanding of diverse analytical and research environments. She is dedicated to translating complex science into clear, engaging content for researchers and industry professionals.&nbsp;</blockquote>

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GLP-1 amino acid analysis with rapid UPLC

<h4>Bringing laboratory automation to life with Andrew+ and OneLab</h4>This webinar series explores how Andrew+ automated liquid handling and OneLab workflow software support consistent, traceable and efficient laboratory operations. Through application‑focused episodes, you will see how automation can be successfully integrated into everyday laboratory workflows, from method development to routine and regulated environments, supported by real‑world customer experiences and testimonials.<h4>Episode 2 – Biomolecules Workflows</h4>Biomolecule workflows often involve complex and labour-intensive sample preparation steps. This episode demonstrates how automation can simplify challenging protocols while maintaining the flexibility required for method development and routine analysis, illustrated through customer examples and practical feedback.<h4>Key highlights</h4><ul><li>Automate demanding biomolecule workflows, including therapeutic oligonucleotides and peptides</li><li>Simplify complex steps such as serial dilutions and liquid–liquid extraction</li><li>Improve traceability and data integrity through structured workflow execution</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Philip Quinn (Senior Applications Specialist Chemistry Europe - Waters Corporation)Phil started his career at Waters in 2018 as an Application Support Specialist in the Chemistry Consumables group for the UK. In his current role he is responsible for commercial pre and post-sale support for Chemistry Consumables and Automation across Europe. Prior to joining Waters, Phil worked at large Pharma organisations over 10+ years and gained extensive experience in Analytical Development and QC environments, including the Development, Optimisation, Validation and Transfer of LC methodologiesCustomer Testimonials: OligoTune Ltd.OligoTune Ltd. is a biotechnology company developing RNA oligonucleotide therapeutics for oncology applications. In this webinar episode, OligoTune shares an end‑user perspective on biomolecule sample preparation, highlighting the challenges of handling therapeutic oligonucleotides in an R&amp;D environment. The discussion demonstrates how automated workflows can support consistency, efficiency and traceability during biomolecule method development.</blockquote>

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Integrated proteomics and multiomics strategies are transforming the way researchers investigate immune dysregulation and disease mechanisms. As autoimmune disorders continue to rise in prevalence and complexity, scientists require analytical approaches capable of capturing system‑wide biological interactions with both depth and precision.In this SelectScience® webinar, council member of the Human Proteome Organization, Dr. Allan Stensballe, will explore how combining proteomics multiomics workflows can unlock deeper immunological insight in autoimmune disease research. Attendees will learn how LC‑MS‑based analysis of diverse biomolecules supports systems‑level investigation and translational studies, delivering high analytical depth with faster turnaround times compared to traditional analytical techniques.<h4>Who should attend?</h4><ul><li>Professionals in biopharmaceuticals</li><li>Clinical research physicians</li><li>Post doc students</li><li>Biopharmaceutical contract research organizations (CROs)</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Allan Stensballe (Associate professor, Head of Laboratory for Precision Health, Aalborg University)Dr. Allan Stensballe is a prominent figure in the fields of proteomics, systems biology, inflammation, biomarker discovery, and omics data analysis. He is current council member of the Human Proteome organization and the European Bioinformatics infrastructure ELIXIR.Dr. Stensballe's expertise is deeply rooted in proteomics and the application of proteomics for understanding human disease pathology, especially in the context of precision health for autoimmune disorders. He has been pivotal in leading the precision health segment of the Laboratory for Precision health research group at Aalborg University in Denmark. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic research and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through technology-driven innovation, particularly in crucial areas that impact global health and wellness.Moderator:&nbsp;Olivia Long (Editorial Team, SelectScience)As a Science Editor specializing in pharmaceutical and applied research, Olivia Long brings a strong background in experimental biology and scientific communication. She holds a B.Sc. in Pharmacology from the University of Southampton and an M.Sc. in Neuroscience from the University of Sussex, where she investigated neuro‑oncology drug‑resistance pathways using patient‑derived cell models.Her broader laboratory experience spans R&amp;D hygiene testing, controlled environment entomology workflows, and protocol development, giving her a practical understanding of diverse analytical and research environments. She is dedicated to translating complex science into clear, engaging content for researchers and industry professionals.</blockquote>

Select Science: The proteomic LC-MS strategy revealing autoimmune mechanisms with new clarity for clinical research

The proteomic LC-MS strategy revealing autoimmune mechanisms with new clarity for clinical research

How combining proteomics multiomics workflows can unlock deeper immunological insight in autoimmune disease research.

The proteomic LC-MS strategy for clinical research

<h4>Join us to see how CDMS extends the reach of mass spectrometry - turning molecular complexity into actionable insight.</h4>As biomolecular systems grow larger and more heterogeneous, conventional MS reaches its limits. Charge detection mass spectrometry (CDMS) overcomes these challenges by directly measuring the mass of individual ions. In this webinar, two experts show how CDMS enables accurate characterization of complex systems in biopharma and structural virology. Dr. Andi Flütsch (Johnson &amp; Johnson) examines heterogeneous glycoprotein vaccines, while Prof. Charlotte Uetrecht (University of Lübeck, CSSB) reveals viral capsid heterogeneity and assembly using norovirus.<h4>Why you should attend</h4><ul><li>Understand why CDMS matters for analyzing highly heterogeneous, high mass biomolecules beyond the limits of conventional native MS.</li><li>See how CDMS solves real biopharma challenges, enabling characterization and comparability of complex glycoprotein vaccines where traditional analytics fall short.</li><li>Gain new insight into viral heterogeneity, learning how CDMS reveals mass, stoichiometry, and assembly features inaccessible with native MS alone.</li></ul><h4>Who should attend</h4><ul><li>Scientists and engineers working with complex molecular or particulate systems across chemistry, biology, biopharma, materials, and nanoscience</li><li>Analytical and structural science leaders looking to push beyond the limits of conventional mass spectrometry for heterogeneous, high mass samples</li><li>R&amp;D managers and decision makers evaluating next generation analytical technologies to enable deeper insight and more confident decisions</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Charlotte Uetrecht (Professor/Scientific Director, University of Lübeck/Centre for Structural System Biology (CSSB))Professor Charlotte Uetrecht has been Full Professor of Chemistry at the University of Lübeck since 2024, co director of the Institute of Chemistry and Metabolomics, and Scientific Director of the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) since 2026. She leads the Dynamics of Viral Structures group, focusing on large viral protein complexes using native mass spectrometry and complementary structural methods, with emphasis on coronaviruses and norovirus particles. She earned her Ph.D. from Utrecht University under Prof. Albert J.R. Heck.Speaker:&nbsp;Andi Flütsch (Associate Director, Analytical &amp; Process Development, Johnson &amp; Johnson Innovative Medicine)Dr. Flütsch is an Associate Director in Analytical &amp; Process Development at Johnson &amp; Johnson Innovative Medicine based in Switzerland. He has extensive experience in analytical development and protein characterization, supporting products from late-stage development through commercialization. His work focuses on advanced analytical technologies and GMP‑ready analytical strategies for complex modalities such as glycoproteins and viral vectors. Dr. Flütsch received Ph.D. from University of Zurich in 2013 in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.</blockquote>

CDMS Applied: Bridging Molecular Complexity and Clarity from Bioconjugates to Viruses

CDMS enables analysis of complex biomolecules beyond native MS. Discover applications in glycoprotein vaccines and viral structure characterization.

CDMS: From Bioconjugates to Viral Complexity

<h4>Better SEC Methods Begin with Understanding Pore Structure</h4>Characterizing large biomolecules like viral vectors, plasmids, and LNPs remains a major analytical challenge due to their size, heterogeneity, and sensitivity to method conditions. Wide- and ultra-wide-pore SEC enables size-based separation, but understanding pore accessibility and true analyte behavior requires deeper insight.In this webinar, we combine advanced SEC pore characterization with multi-angle light scattering (MALS) detection to reveal how pore structure, accessibility, and distribution impact separation performance. Learn how dual-probe approaches and SEC-MALS workflows enable accurate sizing, aggregation analysis, and robust method development for genetic medicine applications.<h4>What you will learn:</h4><ul><li>Understand how pore size distribution impacts SEC selectivity and resolution</li><li>Learn differences between structural vs. chromatographic pore characterization</li><li>Apply SEC-MALS for accurate size and molar mass of large biomolecules</li><li>Identify optimal wide-pore SEC conditions for viral vectors, LNPs, and plasmids</li><li>Translate pore accessibility into better method development decisions</li></ul><h4>Who should attend</h4>Biopharma analytical development scientists, Gene therapy and Genetic medicine researchers (AAV, mRNA, LNPs), QC and CMC scientists, Chromatography and biophysical characterization specialists, Lab managers and directors in biologics and advanced therapies.<blockquote>Speaker: Szabolcs Fekete PhD (Consulting Scientist, Genetic Medicine, Waters Corporation)Szabolcs worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 10 years before joining the University of Geneva Deparment of Pharmaceutical Sciences. In 2021, he joined Waters Corporation and now works as a Consulting Scientist. He contributed to ~190 peer-reviewed journal articles and co-authored 10+ book chapters and co-edited handbooks. ​His current interests include separations of new chemical modalities, fundamentals of chromatography, column technology, and method development approaches and modeling. ​He was the winner of the LCGC Emerging Leader in Chromatography Award in 2020 and the HTC Innovation Award in 2022</blockquote>

Beyond Surface Separation: Navigating Mega Molecule Sizing with Wide Pore SEC-MALS

Understand how pore size distribution impacts SEC selectivity and resolution

Wide Pore SEC-MALS for Mega Molecule Sizing

<h4>Resolve your separation challenges</h4>Biphenyl stationary phases are increasingly used to resolve separations that challenge conventional C18 and phenyl chemistries, particularly for aromatic analytes and positional isomers. However, traditional biphenyl columns can suffer from elevated UV-detected bleed, limited pH stability, and inconsistent batch performance.This presentation shows how a trifunctionally bonded biphenyl phase on a hybrid ethylene-bridged particle delivers balanced hydrophobic and aromatic selectivity with stable performance from pH 1.5–10 and ≥10× lower UV bleed. Inert column hardware further improves recovery of metal-sensitive analytes. Pharmaceutical, bioanalytical, and food/environmental examples demonstrate robust, reproducible separations.<h4>What you will learn</h4><ul><li>Recognize limitations of traditional biphenyl phases affecting robustness and quantitation.</li><li>Explain trifunctional biphenyl design enabling balanced selectivity, wide pH stability.</li><li>Apply biphenyl selectivity and inert hardware to improve recovery.</li></ul><h4>Who should attend</h4>This webinar is designed for you if you are a Pharma Method Developer, R&amp;D Method Developer, or Bioanalytical Scientist looking to optimize and future proof your analytical methods.<blockquote>Speaker: Chris Collins, Ph.D. (Principal Product Marketing Manager, Waters Corporation)Chris Collins, Ph.D. earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from North Carolina State University in 2014. He has over 20 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on LC/MS Method Development.Chris started working at Waters Corporationin2018 as a Chemistry Account Manager for North Carolina/South Carolina. In 2023, he transitioned to the role of Principal Product Marketing Manager for ACQUITY UPLC columns and MaxPeak Premier Column Technology.</blockquote>

Beyond C18 and Phenyl: Expanding Selectivity with Biphenyl Columns Built for UV and pH Robustness

Learn how advanced biphenyl LC columns improve selectivity, pH stability, UV bleed, and recovery for pharmaceutical, bioanalytical, and environmental analyses.

Expanding Selectivity with Biphenyl Columns

Early analytical choices in monoclonal antibody development can influence how programs progress through validation, technology transfer, and later-stage scale up and development. &nbsp;This webinar explores how decisions made during the investigational new drug (IND) stage can impact validation readiness, technology transfer, and regulatory success. Focusing on molecular characterization, residual DNA control, and microbial contamination risk, it highlights common gaps that can emerge as programs advance.Attendees will learn practical approaches on designing analytical strategies that are robust, adaptable, and fit for purpose across the different stages of development, helping reduce rework and support long term development success.<h4>Attend this webinar to:</h4><ul><li>Analyze common lifecycle vulnerabilities in IND-stage analytical strategies</li><li>Evaluate whether early titer methodologies are structured for validation and technology transfer</li><li>Assess residual DNA testing approaches for regulatory defensibility and scalability</li><li>Determine how microbial control and identification frameworks should adapt as programs advance&nbsp;</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker:&nbsp;Sandi True, PhD (Staff Scientist, Field Applications, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Sandi completed her PhD at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Eppley Institute for Cancer Research focusing on RNA viruses. She has made a career in field applications after completing postgraduate training in laboratories with the Environmental Protection Agency and the FBI.</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Building Analytical Strategies for Scalable Antibody Development

Building Analytical Strategies for Scalable Antibody Development

How decisions made during the investigational new drug stage can impact validation readiness, technology transfer, and regulatory success. 

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