From Wavy to Wonderful: Solving HPLC Baseline Problems

Overview
In this presentation, we will cover the following key topics:
- The Baseline: An Introduction
- Common Baseline problems
- Troubleshooting the Baseline and the culprits
- Preventative measures for a “wonderful” Baseline
Key Learning Points
- Understand the baseline in the context of Liquid Chromatography
- Discover the causes of commonly encountered Baseline problems
- Learn how to successfully troubleshoot a baseline problem
- Fine new preventative tips and tricks for ensuring a wonderful baseline
Who Should Attend
- Anyone interested in understanding the Baseline in HPLC, or anyone experiencing challenges with the Baseline of their HPLC method
Presenter: Laura Ward (Technical Specialist, Phenomenex)
Laura Ward is a Technical Specialist for the Asia-Pacific region with Phenomenex, located in New Zealand. She completed an Honours thesis in the field of Geochemistry at the University of Sydney, Australia where she discovered a love for Analytical Chemistry. Following university, Laura joined Phenomenex Australia as a Technical Sales Consultant where she supported various industries and labs. After 5 years and a move to New Zealand, she has joined the Phenomenex Technical Team where she supports scientists globally with method development, troubleshooting and application support. Her professional area of interest is Green Chemistry, actively researching into more environmentally sustainable solutions in the analytical chemistry field. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys being outdoors in the New Zealand countryside and cooking from scratch, with her latest culinary adventure being cheesemaking.
