Efficient Sample Preparation: educational webinar on how to make sample prep steps easier and gain in efficiency
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There are a variety of sample preparation methods used for the analysis of endogenous and exogenous compounds in biological sample matrices such as urine, plasma, serum, and whole blood. These may include simple protein or phospholipid removal, liquid-liquid and solid phase extraction in a variety of form factors. With each method there is variability in the number and complexity of the steps involved, analytical selectivity for the compound of interest, and the ease of automation to minimise human error and track samples efficiently.
Choosing the most suitable sample preparation technique can depend on the type of analytical challenge being addressed, for example, the need for a simple and fast sample preparation to ensure your lab can meet the turnaround times to quantify compounds quickly or the need to measure low level endogenous compounds with excellent reproducibility.
In this session, a number of sample preparation methods will be discussed in terms of their strengths and limitations and suitability for particular clinical research applications.
Learning objectives:
Uncover an overview of selective and generic methods for the analysis of biological sample matrices
How these sample preparation techniques can be applied to your most challenging clinical research applications
Presenter: Jonathan Danaceau, Ph.D. (Principal Scientist, Waters Corporation)
Dr. Jonathan Danaceau, Ph.D. is a Principal Scientist with Waters. He received his B.S. in Biology from Allegheny College and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT). Jon came to Waters in 2011 after spending several years in the forensic toxicology and sports doping fields. Since joining Waters, he has focused on sample preparation and LC/MS/MS solutions for forensic, clinical research, and other bioanalytical applications. He is an expert in sample preparation and bioanalytical method development and has published several papers in these fields. Jon is currently with the Sample Preparation and Automation group within the Consumables and Lab Automation division at Waters.
