Vědci z Ústavu organické chemie a biochemie AV ČR pronikají do detailů genové transkripce. Popsali dosud neznámý molekulární mechanismus, kterým může začínat přepis genetické informace z deoxyribonukleové kyseliny (DNA) do ribonukleové kyseliny (RNA). Zaměřili se na zvláštní molekuly nazývané alarmony, které se vyskytují v buňkách napříč organismy a jejichž hladina se často zvyšuje při buněčném stresu. Výsledky výzkumu zveřejnil prestižní vědecký časopis Nature Chemical Biology.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_bc2bfffa6c.jpg" alt="ÚOCHB/Tomáš Belloň: Výzkum z ÚOCHB odhaluje dosud nepoznaný způsob přepisu genetické informace: Dr. Hana Cahová, vedoucí vědecké skupiny Chemická biologie nukleových kyselin." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_bc2bfffa6c.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1335"><div>RNA molekuly mohou nést na jednom konci různé chemické modifikace, označované jako tzv. „čepičky“. U eukaryotních organismů, kam patří i lidské buňky, je nejznámější čepička, která se podílí na stabilitě RNA a regulaci jejího dalšího osudu. V posledních letech se však ukazuje, že existují i alternativní, nekanonické RNA čepičky, jejichž vznik a mechanismus připojení k RNA se zatím vymyká lidským znalostem. Mezi ně patří například tzv. alarmonové čepičky, tvořené molekulami dinukleosidpolyfosfátu, alarmonů, které chrání buněčnou RNA ve chvílích, kdy je buňka v ohrožení.Tým <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cahova.group.uochb.cz/cs">Dr. Hany Cahové</a> se ve své studii zaměřil na RNA polymerázu z bakterií a sledoval, jakým způsobem může tento enzym zahájit transkripci za využití dinukleosidpolyfosfátů (NpNs) místo běžných stavebních bloků RNA. Vědci vůbec poprvé popsali na atomární úrovni, jak může vznikat RNA s alarmonovou čepičkou přímo při zahájení přepisu genu. Navíc pozorovali, že se NpnNs vážou jiným typem párování, než je obvyklé.Na práci se zásadně podílely Valentina Serianni z týmu Hany Cahové, která prokázala schopnost dinukleosidpolyfosfátů zahajovat přepis genu, a Jana Škerlová, která se zaměřila na strukturální analýzu RNA polymerázy a na základě dat z kryogenní elektronové mikroskopie ukázala, jak se molekuly dinukleosidpolyfosfátů váží do aktivního místa RNA polymerázy, tedy do srdce enzymu, kde se genetická informace přepisuje. Jejich studie pomáhá odhalovat procesy, které provázejí přepis genetické informace z DNA do RNA.Hana Cahová k tomu dodává: „Popisujeme něco, co se v buňkách skutečně děje a co nyní dokážeme pozorovat přímo na úrovni jednotlivých molekul. Získáváme tak odpovědi na zásadní otázky týkající se buněčných procesů, například jak se buňky přizpůsobují stresu. Právě RNA totiž přenáší kaskádu informací, které stojí za jakoukoli buněčnou reakcí, např. na stav ohrožení způsobený nedostatkem živin či teplotním šokem.“<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_2_0fe88ff9e9.jpg" alt="ÚOCHB/Tomáš Belloň: Výzkum z ÚOCHB odhaluje dosud nepoznaný způsob přepisu genetické informace: Dr. Tomáš Kouba, vedoucí core facillity skupiny Kryogenní elektronová mikroskopie." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_2_0fe88ff9e9.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1335"><div>Klíčovou roli v projektu sehrála kryogenní elektronová mikroskopie (cryo-EM), kterou vedl Dr. Tomáš Kouba, jeden z autorů článku. „Kryoelektronová mikroskopie umožňuje zmrazit biologické molekuly skoro v jejich přirozené formě a následné získat trojrozměrnou strukturu takových molekul. Díky tomu můžeme nahlédnout přímo do aktivního centra enzymů a sledovat jejich fungování až na atomární úrovni,“ vysvětluje Tomáš Kouba.ÚOCHB vloni otevřel nové <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cryoem.group.uochb.cz/cs">centrum cryo-EM</a>, které je v českém prostředí unikátní. Špičkové kryogenní elektronové mikroskopy našly zázemí ve speciálně navržené budově a umožňují studium biologických procesů s mimořádnou strukturální přesností.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_3_4d881e7a58.jpg" alt="ÚOCHB: Výzkum z ÚOCHB odhaluje dosud nepoznaný způsob přepisu genetické informace: Tato práce ukazuje, jak malé molekuly NpnN pomáhají bakteriím zahájit přepis genetické informace. Detailní zobrazení pomocí kryogenní elektronové mikroskopie odhaluje, jak se vážou na genetickou šablonu a fungují jako nekanonické „čepičky“ RNA." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_3_4d881e7a58.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1077"><blockquote><h4>Původní článek</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41589-025-02134-5#citeas">Molekulární vhled do 5′ zakončení RNA pomocí NpnNs zprostředkovaného bakteriální RNA polymerázou</a></h4>Valentina M. Serianni, Jana Škerlová, Anna Knopp Dubánková, Anton Škríba, Hana Šváchová, Tereza Vučková, Anatolij Filimoněnko, Milan Fábry, Pavlína Řezáčová, Tomáš Kouba &amp; Hana Cahova&nbsp;Nat. Chem. Biol. 21 (2026)<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-025-02134-5">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-025-02134-5</a><h6>licencováno pod <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstrakt</h4>RNA zakončená dinukleosidovými polyfosfáty byla u bakterií i eukaryot objevena teprve nedávno. Pravděpodobný mechanismus tohoto specifického typu zakončení RNA spočívá v přímém začlenění dinukleosidových polyfosfátů RNA polymerázou jako nekanonických iniciačních nukleotidů. Dosud však nebylo známo, jakým způsobem se tyto sloučeniny vážou do aktivního místa RNA polymerázy během zahájení transkripce. V této práci jsme in vitro studovali iniciaci transkripce za použití série DNA templátů v kombinaci s dinukleosidovými polyfosfáty a modelovou RNA polymerázou z bakterie Thermus thermophilus. Zjistili jsme, že místo zahájení transkripce se může lišit v závislosti na kompatibilitě konkrétního templátu a použitého dinukleosidového polyfosfátu. Struktury iniciačních transkripčních komplexů s dinukleosidovými polyfosfáty získané pomocí kryogenní elektronové mikroskopie odhalily, že obě nukleové báze v molekule mohou párovat s DNA templátem. První kódovaný nukleotid se páruje kanonickým Watsonovým–Crickovým způsobem, zatímco druhá nukleová báze se váže nekanonicky prostřednictvím reverzního Watsonova–Crickova párování. Tato práce tak poskytuje strukturní vysvětlení mechanismu, kterým dinukleosidové polyfosfáty zahajují transkripci RNA.</div></div>

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Falšování potravin je fenomén s dlouhou historií, který v dnešní době díky globalizaci potravinových řetězců a vysokým ekonomickým tlakům nabývá na významu. Ať už jde o ředění olivového oleje levnými oleji, přidávání cukru do medu, nebo skryté používání náhražek v bílkovinových doplňcích, výsledkem je ztráta důvěry spotřebitelů a v některých případech i ohrožení zdraví. Analytická chemie zde hraje klíčovou roli: poskytuje metody a technologie, které dokážou identifikovat a kvantifikovat cílové látky i nechtěné impurity v rozsáhlém spektru potravinových matrik.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Watrex_Praha_Falsovani_potravin_a_jak_ho_odhali_analyticka_chemie_6912db5492.jpg" alt="Watrex Praha: Falšování potravin a jak ho odhalí analytická chemie" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Watrex_Praha_Falsovani_potravin_a_jak_ho_odhali_analyticka_chemie_6912db5492.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="900"><h4>Role chromatografie ve forenzní potravinářské analýze</h4>Chromatografie, zejména kapalinová chromatografie (HPLC), je mezi analytickými metodami jedním z nejefektivnějších nástrojů pro separaci komplexních směsí molekul.Umožňuje:<ul><li>kvalitativní identifikaci jednotlivých složek ve vzorku,</li><li>kvantitativní stanovení jejich koncentrací,</li><li>detekci nečistot a nečekaných složek, které mohou signalizovat falšování.</li></ul>V praxi se často kombinuje HPLC s různými typy detektorů (UV/VIS, DAD, refraktometrické detektory) nebo dalšími technikami (např. hmotnostní spektrometrií) pro zvýšení selektivity a citlivosti.<h4>Izokratické vs. gradientní eluce</h4>Při analýze potravinových vzorků se chromatografické metody volí podle cíle analýzy:<ul><li>Izokratická HPLC používá jednu konstantní mobilní fázi během celé analýzy – je jednoduchá, robustní a ideální pro rutinní rutiny s dobře definovanými cílovými analyty (např. stanovení cukrů nebo vitamínů).</li><li>Gradientní HPLC mění složení mobilní fáze během separace – umožňuje lepší rozlišení složitých směsí s širokým rozsahem polarity látek (např. peptidů nebo fenolických sloučenin).</li></ul>Gradientní metody jsou obzvláště užitečné, když analyty mají velmi rozdílné vlastnosti a je potřeba dosáhnout vysoké účinnosti separace.<h4>Watrex Praha a přínos moderních systémů pro potravinářskou analytiku</h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://watrex.com/?utm_source=labrulez&amp;utm_medium=propagace&amp;utm_campaign=labrulez_clanky_HPLCsystemy">Watrex Praha, s.r.o.</a> patří mezi významné české výrobce a distributory systémů a přístrojů pro kapalinovou chromatografii, s dlouhou tradicí sahající do roku 1990. Firma úspěšně transformovala svou roli z distributora na výrobce vlastních HPLC a příbuzných technologií, přičemž klade důraz na modulární systémy robustní konstrukce vhodné i pro náročné analytické úlohy.Jejich <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.cz/products?manufacturerItems=93&amp;search=streamline">řada Streamline™</a> zahrnuje několik koncepcí HPLC systémů vhodných pro potravinářské aplikace:<ul><li>Izokratický HPLC systém – jednoduchá, ale přesná konfigurace s jedním čerpadlem, kolonovým termostatem a UV/VIS detektorem; vhodný pro rutinní stanovení známých analytů (např. základní sacharidy, přídatné látky).</li><li>Binární gradientní HPLC systém – disponuje dvěma čerpadly a umožňuje tvorbu gradientů mobilní fáze, což zvyšuje separační schopnost při analýze komplexních směsí (např. fenolické profily vína, složky aromatických extraktů).</li><li>GPC/SEC systém (gelová permeační chromatografie) – specializované řešení pro stanovení makromolekul a polymerů, avšak i relevantní pro analýzu vysokomolekulárních složek v potravinách (např. polysacharidů).</li></ul><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Watrex_catalog_2024_ba97395f92.pdf">Produktový katalog ZDE</a></blockquote>Díky modulární povaze těchto systémů mohou analytici snadno přizpůsobit konfiguraci specifickému analytickému problému, od jednoduchých rutinních analýz až po komplexní charakterizace potravinových vzorků.<h4>Praktické příklady falšování odhalené HPLC</h4><ul><li>Detekce ředění olivového oleje: Pomocí HPLC lze separovat a kvantifikovat charakteristické triacylglyceroly a mastné kyseliny; neobvyklé vzory pak ukazují na příměsi levnějších olejů.</li><li>Odhad přídavku cukru v medu: Izokratické HPLC s refraktometrickým detektorem může stanovit profily cukrů (glukóza, fruktóza, sacharóza), které ukazují na ředění nebo přidání cukerných sirupů.</li><li>Identifikace aromatických adulterantů ve víně: Gradientní HPLC s PDA detektorem odhalí fenolické a aromatické profily, které mohou být narušeny přídavkem syntetických látek.</li></ul><h4>Závěr</h4>Falšování potravin je stále aktuálním problémem, který vyžaduje spolehlivé a citlivé analytické metody. Kapalinová chromatografie a zejména moderní HPLC systémy , představují jeden z nejúčinnějších nástrojů pro odhalování nežádoucích přídatných látek, nečistot či nečekaných složek v komplexních potravinových vzorcích. Výrobci, jako je <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://watrex.com/?utm_source=labrulez&amp;utm_medium=propagace&amp;utm_campaign=labrulez_clanky_HPLCsystemy">Watrex Praha</a>, nabízejí flexibilní chromatografické platformy, které pokrývají široké spektrum analytických úloh: od jednoduchých izokratických až po pokročilé gradientní a GPC/SEC aplikace, a tím podporují analytiky při zajišťování kvality potravin a ochraně spotřebitelů.<blockquote>Zaujal Vás článek? 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Rhys has worked for Waters in research and development for 20 years with a strong focus on gas chromatography mass spectrometry. ​The early part of his career was spent developing and supporting the AutoSpec magnetic sector instrument. ​One of his current responsibilities is the research, development and support of the atmospheric pressure gas chromatography (APGC) chemical ionization source, which has allowed the full range of Waters’ mass spectrometry techniques to be applied to GC analyses.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Janitha de Alwis (JD) (Senior Applications Chemist, Waters Corporation)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Janitha de Alwis (known as JD) is an applications chemist in the European demo lab, based in Wilmslow, UK. His main role focuses on application development work for the food and environmental sector. JD takes great pride in speaking to, and advising, many food and environmental customers. His position requires him to be reactive and proactive to the changes in the food industry, such as changing regulations, topical issues and food safety risks.
</blockquote>

Waters Corporation: Change the Game Part II - Pesticide Analysis with Atmospheric Pressure GC (APGC)

Change the Game Part II - Pesticide Analysis with Atmospheric Pressure GC (APGC)

Join our webinar to find out how APGC could improve your methods with: Sensitivity, Selectivity, Robustness.

Pesticide Analysis with Atmospheric Pressure GC (APGC)

In this virtual Ask Me Anything session we are offering you a chance to delve into the fascinating world of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances).
We are honored to present Dr. Carol Kwiatkowski, a distinguished science and policy senior associate from Green Science Policy, as our esteemed guest.
Dr. Kwiatkowski will be your guide, providing expert insights and answering all your questions about PFAS. From its profound health and environmental concerns to the ever-evolving landscape of regulations, restrictions, and detection techniques. No question is off limits! 
During this session, you can expect to:
<ul>
<li>Engage in a Live Q&amp;A: Seize the opportunity to directly interact with Dr. Kwiatkowski, posing your most thought-provoking questions, and receive real-time, well-informed answers.
</li>
<li>Gain Expert Perspectives: Immerse yourself in a vibrant exchange of ideas, as Dr. Kwiatkowski shares her profound insights on questions posed by fellow participants.
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Dr. Carol Kwiatkowski (Adjunct Assistant Professor, North Carolina State University)
</blockquote>

Technology Networks: Ask Me Anything: PFAS

Ask Me Anything: PFAS

Delve into the fascinating world of PFAS.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also referred to as ‘forever chemicals’, are an increasing concern since they accumulate in the environment and may have some deleterious effects on human health.
In this webinar, Dr. Estelle Riche, Global Application Specialist from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, will discuss the importance of reagent water quality in trace analyses of PFAS by LC-MS/MS. Dr. Riche will show data on the efficiency of a lab water purification system at removing traces of PFAS from tap water and delivering ultrapure water suitable for sensitive PFAS testing. This webinar will also offer guidance on how to select an optimal water purification solution for these analyses, including tips on how to prevent water contamination for optimal experimental results.
Key learning objectives
<ul>
<li>Understand the role of reagent water in PFAS analyses by LC-MS/MS
</li>
<li>Discover how water purification technologies play a role in PFAS removal
</li>
<li>Learn how to select the best water purification solution to suit your lab’s needs
</li>
</ul>
Who should attend?
<ul>
<li>Any scientist analyzing or planning to analyze PFAS
</li>
<li>Lab managers and anyone using or maintaining lab water purification systems
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Dr. Estelle Riche, PhD (Global Application Specialist, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dr. Estelle Riche holds an engineering degree in chemistry from ESCOM in France and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of North Carolina (UNC) in the USA. She started her career as a Professor at UNC, then joined Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany eighteen years ago. She is currently Global Application Specialist for Lab Water Solutions and her responsibilities include understanding the potential impact of water quality on the results of laboratory analyses.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Carrie Haslam (SelectScience)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dr. Carrie Haslam is an Associate Editor at SelectScience, playing a key role in content production and specializing in Materials Science, Alzheimer’s disease and Clinical Diagnostics. Carrie completed a Ph.D. from The University of Plymouth, where she developed graphene-based biosensors for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
</blockquote>

SelectScience: Is your lab water pure enough for sensitive PFAS analyses?

Is your lab water pure enough for sensitive PFAS analyses?

The importance of reagent water quality in trace analyses of PFAS by LC-MS/MS.

Welcome to The Analytical Scientist’s Trends and Challenges in PFAS Analysis forum!
Per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, are a family of synthetic substances used in everyday products, such as stain and grease-repellent coatings and have appeared in almost all foods and drinking water. Toxic at extremely low levels, regulators demand low detection limits, and the list of PFAS compounds under investigation continues to expand. 
We recently asked our readers for their thoughts on the challenges involved in PFAS analysis, whether current methods are up to the task, and what analytical advances may be on the horizon. 
Here, our panel of experts will discuss the survey findings and share their perspectives on the latest trends and best practices in PFAS analysis. 
The event will have three parts: 
<ul>
<li>Part I: A discussion of the results of our recent vendor-neutral audience survey (10-15 minutes).
</li>
<li>Part II: Technology/application-focused presentations from each of our speakers (15 minutes each).
</li>
<li>Part III: A chance for you to ask our speakers questions as part of an audience Q&amp;A (15 minutes).
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Day Powell (Environmental Application Specialist , Agilent)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Day has worked for Agilent as an Environmental Specialist for one year. Before this he worked for a major UK Water company (United Utilities) as a senior analyst responsible for developing new methodologies for both LC/MS and GC/MS applications.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Day has analysed PFAS for several years and helped United Utilities to gain UKAS accreditation for determining 47 PFAS by LC/MS in drinking water using direct injection to address the latest Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI).
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Marcus Chadha (EMEA Applications Specialist Manager, Agilent) Dr. Marcus Chadha has worked for Agilent for seven years where he first worked as an LC/MS Field Application Specialist before moving on to being the EMEA Applications Specialist Manager in 2021.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
In his roles he has collaborated with our Environmental and Food customers, developed new methods, and trained LC/TQ and LC-Q/TOF MS workflows to new and existing customers.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
He now coordinates these activities using his team of GC/MS and LC/MS application specialists. Marcus is also responsible for the market specialisation activities for the environmental market across Europe.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Linx Waclaski (Product Manager for Ion Chromatography, Metrohm USA)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Linx Waclaski is the Product Manager for Ion Chromatography at Metrohm USA, in Riverview, Florida. He has years of experience in multiple chromatographic techniques, including ion chromatography, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry, with extensive experience in R&amp;D and applications development.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
His chromatography applications experience extends across environmental, food safety, and life sciences industries. He has an M.S. in Forensic Science from Duquesne University.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Ruth Marfil-Vega (Senior Market Manager - Environmental, Shimadzu)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dr. Ruth Marfil-Vega has 20 years of expertise in environmental chemistry and engineering in the US and Europe. She has worked with the EPA and the utilities industry to design and execute comprehensive solutions for addressing new environmental and water quality issues, including PFAS, regulated and unregulated DBPs, and other emerging contaminants.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Since Ruth joined Shimadzu five years ago, she has continued to work with environmental stakeholders to ensure that analytical instrumentation and workflows support their success.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
She earned a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Valladolid (Spain) and a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Trends and Challenges in PFAS Analysis

Trends and Challenges in PFAS Analysis

Survey findings and perspectives on the latest trends and best practices in PFAS analysis.

The development and expansion of analytical methods for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food is essential for the continued monitoring of the United States (US) food supply and assessments of dietary intake.
In March of 2022, the European Union Reference Laboratory (EURL) for halogenated persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in Feed and Food released a guidance document covering priority PFAS of interest, including analytical method parameters and limits of quantification (LOQs). As a result, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began method extension work to incorporate ten new additional analytes to method C-010.02 including long chain perfluorosulfonic acids, fluorotelomer sulfonates, and perfluorooctane sulfonamide. In December of 2022, The European Union published Commission Regulation 2022/2388, establishing maximum levels for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) in certain foodstuffs, primarily fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and eggs. As a result, the FDA method was evaluated for performance in reaching EU required LOQs for both compliance and monitoring purposes. The FDA method was found to be able to reach all required LOQs for analytes in matrices with established maximum levels and with further method modifications, required LOQs could be met in fruits, vegetables, and milk.
Key Learning Points:
<ul>
<li>Understand the FDA’s approach for PFAS LOQs in various food matrices
</li>
<li>Learn about the EU reference lab guidance for PFAS in foods and how the FDA is taking a similar approach to food safety
</li>
<li>Take a deep dive into which PFAS are designated targets and which are being monitored for screening
</li>
</ul>
Who Should Attend:
<ul>
<li>Any scientists, lab analysts, food safety advocates, food manufacturers or anyone interested in food safety.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Susan Genualdi Ph.D. (Research Chemist, Food and Drug Administration)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Susan Genualdi is currently a Research Chemist in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the Food and Drug Administration. Her research over the last 12 years has focused on developing methods for the analysis of direct and indirect food additives in food and food packaging and for the last 6 years has focused on PFAS analysis in foods. Prior to her work at the FDA, she received her PhD in Analytical Chemistry at Oregon State University and was a postdoctoral fellow at Environment Canada.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Richard F. Jack Ph.D. (Global Market Development Manager, Phenomenex)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Richard F. Jack, Ph.D. Richard is the Global Market Development manager for the environmental and food markets at Phenomenex corporation. He has over 18 yrs. experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry for the environmental, semiconductor, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Richard is a former EPA Scientific Advisor for the EPA’s panel on Hydraulic Fracturing, a coauthor for EPA 557 and 557.1 along with ASTM D8001 and updates to D4327 and D6919 methods. He is currently the Second Vice Chairman for the ASTM D19 subcommittee on water analysis. Richard received his Ph.D. in biochemistry and anaerobic microbiology from Virginia Tech University and Master’s in ecology from the University of Tennessee.
</blockquote>

Phenomenex: FDA’s Analytical Method for PFAS Detection

FDA’s Analytical Method for PFAS Detection

Understand the FDA’s approach for PFAS LOQs in various food matrices.

Typical PFAS methods include 18 to 40 individual legacy, short to long chain PFAS compounds. However, as the long chain PFAS have been phased out of industrial uses, they were replaced by short and ultra-short chain versions with similar chemistries, environmental persistence, and toxicological impact. As we continue to assess PFAS impacts in the environment, methods for identifying and quantifying the short and ultra-short chain PFAS are also needed.
Chromatography methods using common reverse phase columns, however, do not retain the ultra-short chain PFAS, so these are not usually included in the current quantitative methods.
We will explore how we can take advantage of the mixed mode chemistry of PFAS molecules to routinely detect and quantify a broad scope of PFAS, including the ultra-short chains to legacy long chain versions, all detected in a single injection, using mixed mode reverse phase and anion exchange separation column chemistries.
<h3>Key Learning Topics:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Improved workflow for a wide range of PFAS compounds</li>
<li>Mixed mode separations using a reverse phase and anion exchange column</li>
<li>Improved analyte identification and data quality</li>
<li>Addressing instrument contamination</li>
</ul>
<h5>Who should attend?</h5>
<ul>
<li>PFAS Program Managers</li>
<li>Laboratory Managers</li>
<li>Scientists</li>
<li>Quality Assurance Managers</li>
</ul>
For more information please contact Jenifer_Lewis@Waters.com or Ravali_Alagandula@Waters.com
<blockquote>
Presenter: Kari Organtini, PhD (Principal Scientist, Waters Corporation)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Kari Organtini is a Principal Scientist at Waters Corporation and has been with the company for six years. She received her PhD from Penn State University in 2015 studying the occurrence of dioxins and furans in fire debris and their implications to first responder health. At Waters, Kari is part of the food and environmental applications team. During her career, Kari has developed applications using both LC and GC techniques for a variety of applications ranging from pesticides to persistent organic pollutants. She is currently the scientific lead for developing PFAS applications at Waters.
</blockquote>

LabRulez/AI: To Isolation and Beyond: A New Mixed Mode Column Approach for PFAS Chromatography

To Isolation and Beyond: A New Mixed Mode Column Approach for PFAS Chromatography

We will explore how we can take advantage of the mixed mode chemistry of PFAS molecules to routinely detect and quantify a broad scope of PFAS.

A New Mixed Mode Column Approach for PFAS Chromatography

Whether you are analyzing for food contaminants such as PFAS or pesticide residues, screening for food adulteration in tea, or profiling the flavor of alternative proteins, trusted answers is critical in food testing. Agilent keeps you at the forefront of the latest trends in food testing – so you can deliver the highest quality and value to your customers. Join us in this webinar series as food testing experts from all over the world talk share their robust and reliable workflow solutions to meet the challenges in food safety, authenticity, and quality testing. These experts have allotted ample time for discussion so share your thoughts and bring in your questions!
The webcast will take the audience through the suite of analytical techniques that were utilized to obtain a comprehensive picture of the presence of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in selected Canadian food packaging used for fast foods. The levels and profiles of PFAS in the samples can provide valuable information on the sources of these chemicals, especially polymeric ones.
Key Learning Objectives/What attendees will learn:
<ul>
<li>Methodological approach for the analysis of PFAS in packaging materials
</li>
<li>PFAS profiles provide information on sources
</li>
<li>Implications for regulatory purposes
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Marta Venier, PhD (Assistant Professor, Paul O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Marta Venier is an environmental chemist and Assistant Professor at the Paul O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. In her research she employs analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry techniques to study the fate, transport, and behavior of persistent organic pollutants including both legacy and emerging pollutants in the indoor and outdoor environment and in consumer products. Since November 2019, she has been leading the Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network (IADN), a monitoring program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: PFAS in Fast Food Packaging

PFAS in Fast Food Packaging

The suite of analytical techniques that were utilized to obtain a picture of the presence of PFAS in selected Canadian food packaging used for fast foods.

Are you ready to propel drug development and revolutionize the pharma industry?
On the quest to develop more effective drugs, the synergy between technology providers and scientists is paramount. Together, they generate reliable and reproducible results, accelerating new chemical entities through the pipeline. From research to commercialization, a continuous cycle of tests and workflows shapes the future, determining your success.
Discover new possibilities:
Unlock the potential of cutting-edge technology and master the art of making the right decisions. The 2-day event brings you interactive expert talks, enriching your knowledge and empowering you to embrace innovative techniques that save precious time at work. From the research of new markers to the drug development moving into non and GLP bioanalysis. Plan your next lab expansion with confidence.
Why attend?
<ul>
<li>Insightful expert talks: engage with 8 prominent speakers and key opinion leaders in the field
</li>
<li>Explore mass spectrometry in pharma: talks about research and quantitation of biomarkers, characterization of metabolites, drug quantitation and nitrosamine impurities, harness the power of mass spectrometry and plan your lab expansion with confidence
</li>
<li>Collaboration and networking: connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build valuable connections within the industry
</li>
<li>Be the forefront of advancements: stay ahead of the competition by gaining insights into the latest trends and advancements in pharma technology
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Agenda Day 1: Wednesday, October 25</h3>
<h5>10:00 - 10:40 The Echo® MS system, a high throughout mass spectrometry, Revolution to accelerate hit finding and drug discovery</h5>
<ul>
<li>Celine Legros and Dany Jeanne Dit Fouque (Eurofins)</li>
</ul>
<h5>10:40 - 11:20 Qualification of lipid biomarker assays using chromatography with triple-quad mass spectrometry</h5>
<ul>
<li>Freddy Oosterbring (Ardena)</li>
</ul>
<h5>11:20 - 11:30 Break</h5>
<h5>11:30 - 12:10 Mass spectrometry, a useful aid in Alzheimer´s disease diagnosis</h5>
<ul>
<li>Jose Antonio Allué (Araclon)</li>
</ul>
<h5>12:10 - 12:50 LC-MS to analyze oligonucleotides: a tool for the characterization of new biotherapeutics</h5>
<ul>
<li>Margalida Artigues (IQS)</li>
</ul>
<h5>12:50 - 13:00 Final notes</h5>
<ul>
<li>Ferran Sanchez (SCIEX)</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Celine Legros (Drug Discovery, Partnership Director, Eurofins Discovery)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Celine Legros, PhD, Drug Discovery Partnership Director, is deeply involved in the design of complex projects, including Hit-Finding, Hit-toLead and Lead-Op programs. Prior to joining Eurofins, Dr. Legros was Scientific Project Leader in the Screening Department at the Institut de Recherches Servier, France, where she was involved in neuroscience, cardio-metabolic diseases, immune-inflammation, and oncology projects, from HTS through to Lead-Optimization. Dr. Legros holds a Ph.D. in Animal Physiology (melatonin circanual rhythm and melatonin receptors) from the University of Tours, France, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Blood Brain Barrier Group at King’s College London, UK.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Dany Jeanne Dit Fouque (Development Analytic Engineer, Eurofins Cerep)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dany Jeanne dit Fouque, PhD, is a Mass Spectrometry Analytical Development Engineer at Eurofins Cerep. He has 7 years of experience in analytical chemistry with in-depth knowledge in UHPLC-MS/MS method development, enzymatic reaction and MS-Binding using mass spectrometry. Prior to joining Eurofins, he worked in the academic sector on several R&amp;D projects to develop and optimize a new methodology using UHPLC-MSn experiments to identify and quantify isomeric/isobaric compounds in mixture. Dr. Jeanne dit Fouque received his Ph.D. in Mass Spectrometry from the University of Brest, France.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Freddy Oosterbring (Senior Scientist, Deputy Director Laboratory, Ardena)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Freddy Oostebring, Manager Laboratory section chromatography and mass spectrometry at Ardena Bioanalysis. He holds a bachelor degree in Analytical Chemistry and has been working with triple quad mass spectrometry for more than 20 years. His expertise is in the field of method development for the analysis of small molecules, targeted lipids and peptides in biological matrices. Since 2019, he has been a member of the SCIEX Innovation Advisory Board.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Jose Antonio Allué (Senior Scientist Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, R&amp;D Department, Araclon Biotech S.L., Ph.D. (Pharmacy) University of Barcelona, Spain.)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Twenty-five years in the field of Biological Mass Spectrometry, fifteen of them dedicated to research in Alzheimer´s Disease by HPLC-MS/MS (MALDI, IMS-MS, Orbitrap-MS, reTOF-MS, TOF/TOF-MS, Ion-Trap-MS and Triple Quadrupole-MS). Applications of both, targeted and untargeted, proteomic techniques in the fields of immunology, metabolism, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Applications of High-Mass MALDI Mass Spectrometry for the analysis of protein complexes and vaccines. Label-free shotgun proteomics by Travelling Wave Ion Mobility Spectrometry coupled to TOF-MS. Applications of MS to the study of amyloid species in tissues and biofluids, including human, dog and transgenic mice models. Research focus: blood and cerebrospinal fluid amyloid biomarkers in Alzheimer´s Disease. Direct analysis of amyloid peptides in blood without immunoprecipitation enrichment.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Margalida Artigues (Responsable de IQS SCIEX Demo Lab, Instituto Químico de Sarrià IQS)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Margalida Artigues earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2019 from Ramon Llull University. She holds a Master&#39;s degree in Analytical Chemistry, as well as a Bachelor&#39;s degree in Chemistry, both from the same university. Since 2021, she has been leading the Mass Spectrometry Laboratory IQS-SCIEX Demo Lab, based in Barcelona, where she is an integral part of the research team at IQS Tech Transfer. In her current role, her mission is to promote research, facilitate technology transfer, and provide support in educational activities related to the LC-MS analytical technique.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Emiliano de Dominicis (Chemistry Research Director, Mérieux NutriSciences)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Emiliano De Dominicis is a researcher with over twenty years of experience in food and pharmaceutical safety, following both private and academic sectors, and he is now Director of Chemical Research - Project Manager at Mérieux NutriSciences. With a Research and Development in Analytical Chemistry dedicated team, Emiliano is responsible for Mérieux NutriSciences Global Research Projects and Scientific Center. Moreover, Emiliano De Dominicis actively participates in funded scientific projects (regional, national and European), scientific congresses as speaker, and writes articles published in specialized scientific journals.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Lukas Mogler (Sr Group Leader, Extractables and Leachables, Lonza DPS)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dr. Lukas Mogler, Sr Group Leader Extractables and Leachables at Lonza DPS Basel Switzerland. He is a graduated diploma pharmacist holding a PhD from University of Freiburg, Germany. Worked in the field of Forensic Toxicology with focus on mass spectrometry and metabolism studies. Joined Lonza DPS in 2020, responsible for extractables and leachables and elemental impurities assessments.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Ashwani Gaur (Senior Principal Scientist, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Syngene international Limited)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Ashwani Gaur, is Senior Principal scientist in Drug metabolism and Pharmacokinetics department of Syngene international Limited. Ashwani Joined Bioanalytical team in Ranbaxy research Lab soon after completing MS degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, India in 2004. Prior to Syngene, he worked in Advinus Therapeutics and Eurofins. Ashwani has contributed to small molecules drug-discovery projects internally and with large and medium size pharmaceutical companies around the globe specifically in lead identification/optimization stages. He leads a team of experts in LC-MS-based bioanalysis of small molecules, metabolites, prodrugs, biomarkers, complex bioanalysis involving chemical derivitisation and exposure determination new modalities like Protacs, ADC`s, oligonucleotides etc. in multiple biological matrices.
</blockquote>

Pharma conclave 2023 (Day 1)

Interactive expert talks, enriching your knowledge and empowering you to embrace innovative techniques that save precious time at work.

Are you ready to propel drug development and revolutionize the pharma industry?
On the quest to develop more effective drugs, the synergy between technology providers and scientists is paramount. Together, they generate reliable and reproducible results, accelerating new chemical entities through the pipeline. From research to commercialization, a continuous cycle of tests and workflows shapes the future, determining your success.
Discover new possibilities:
Unlock the potential of cutting-edge technology and master the art of making the right decisions. The 2-day event brings you interactive expert talks, enriching your knowledge and empowering you to embrace innovative techniques that save precious time at work. From the research of new markers to the drug development moving into non and GLP bioanalysis. Plan your next lab expansion with confidence.
Why attend?
<ul>
<li>Insightful expert talks: engage with 8 prominent speakers and key opinion leaders in the field
</li>
<li>Explore mass spectrometry in pharma: talks about research and quantitation of biomarkers, characterization of metabolites, drug quantitation and nitrosamine impurities, harness the power of mass spectrometry and plan your lab expansion with confidence
</li>
<li>Collaboration and networking: connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build valuable connections within the industry
</li>
<li>Be the forefront of advancements: stay ahead of the competition by gaining insights into the latest trends and advancements in pharma technology
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Agenda Day 2: Thursday, October 26</h3>
<h5>10:00 - 10:40 Case studies from bioanalytical lab in DMPK, Syngene: SCIEX 7500 system and beyond</h5>
<ul>
<li>Ashwani Gaur (Syngene International Ltd)</li>
</ul>
<h5>10:40 - 11:20 Challenges in quantification of NDSRI’s</h5>
<ul>
<li>Dama Venugopal Rao (Dr. Reddy&#39;s Laboratories)</li>
</ul>
<h5>11:20 - 11:30 Break</h5>
<h5>11:30 - 12:10 Nitrosamine impurities in dermal products: from APIs and their salts (secondary amines) evaluations through analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry</h5>
<ul>
<li>Emiliano de Dominicis (Merieux)</li>
</ul>
<h5>12:10 - 12:50 Extractables and leachables assessments in biologics manufacturing</h5>
<ul>
<li>Lukas Mogler (Lonza)</li>
</ul>
<h5>12:50 - 13:00 Final notes</h5>
<ul>
<li>Ferran Sanchez (SCIEX)</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Celine Legros (Drug Discovery, Partnership Director, Eurofins Discovery)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Celine Legros, PhD, Drug Discovery Partnership Director, is deeply involved in the design of complex projects, including Hit-Finding, Hit-toLead and Lead-Op programs. Prior to joining Eurofins, Dr. Legros was Scientific Project Leader in the Screening Department at the Institut de Recherches Servier, France, where she was involved in neuroscience, cardio-metabolic diseases, immune-inflammation, and oncology projects, from HTS through to Lead-Optimization. Dr. Legros holds a Ph.D. in Animal Physiology (melatonin circanual rhythm and melatonin receptors) from the University of Tours, France, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Blood Brain Barrier Group at King’s College London, UK.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Dany Jeanne Dit Fouque (Development Analytic Engineer, Eurofins Cerep)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dany Jeanne dit Fouque, PhD, is a Mass Spectrometry Analytical Development Engineer at Eurofins Cerep. He has 7 years of experience in analytical chemistry with in-depth knowledge in UHPLC-MS/MS method development, enzymatic reaction and MS-Binding using mass spectrometry. Prior to joining Eurofins, he worked in the academic sector on several R&amp;D projects to develop and optimize a new methodology using UHPLC-MSn experiments to identify and quantify isomeric/isobaric compounds in mixture. Dr. Jeanne dit Fouque received his Ph.D. in Mass Spectrometry from the University of Brest, France.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Freddy Oosterbring (Senior Scientist, Deputy Director Laboratory, Ardena)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Freddy Oostebring, Manager Laboratory section chromatography and mass spectrometry at Ardena Bioanalysis. He holds a bachelor degree in Analytical Chemistry and has been working with triple quad mass spectrometry for more than 20 years. His expertise is in the field of method development for the analysis of small molecules, targeted lipids and peptides in biological matrices. Since 2019, he has been a member of the SCIEX Innovation Advisory Board.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Jose Antonio Allué (Senior Scientist Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, R&amp;D Department, Araclon Biotech S.L., Ph.D. (Pharmacy) University of Barcelona, Spain.)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Twenty-five years in the field of Biological Mass Spectrometry, fifteen of them dedicated to research in Alzheimer´s Disease by HPLC-MS/MS (MALDI, IMS-MS, Orbitrap-MS, reTOF-MS, TOF/TOF-MS, Ion-Trap-MS and Triple Quadrupole-MS). Applications of both, targeted and untargeted, proteomic techniques in the fields of immunology, metabolism, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Applications of High-Mass MALDI Mass Spectrometry for the analysis of protein complexes and vaccines. Label-free shotgun proteomics by Travelling Wave Ion Mobility Spectrometry coupled to TOF-MS. Applications of MS to the study of amyloid species in tissues and biofluids, including human, dog and transgenic mice models. Research focus: blood and cerebrospinal fluid amyloid biomarkers in Alzheimer´s Disease. Direct analysis of amyloid peptides in blood without immunoprecipitation enrichment.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Margalida Artigues (Responsable de IQS SCIEX Demo Lab, Instituto Químico de Sarrià IQS)
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Margalida Artigues earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2019 from Ramon Llull University. She holds a Master&#39;s degree in Analytical Chemistry, as well as a Bachelor&#39;s degree in Chemistry, both from the same university. Since 2021, she has been leading the Mass Spectrometry Laboratory IQS-SCIEX Demo Lab, based in Barcelona, where she is an integral part of the research team at IQS Tech Transfer. In her current role, her mission is to promote research, facilitate technology transfer, and provide support in educational activities related to the LC-MS analytical technique.
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Presenter: Emiliano de Dominicis (Chemistry Research Director, Mérieux NutriSciences)
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Emiliano De Dominicis is a researcher with over twenty years of experience in food and pharmaceutical safety, following both private and academic sectors, and he is now Director of Chemical Research - Project Manager at Mérieux NutriSciences. With a Research and Development in Analytical Chemistry dedicated team, Emiliano is responsible for Mérieux NutriSciences Global Research Projects and Scientific Center. Moreover, Emiliano De Dominicis actively participates in funded scientific projects (regional, national and European), scientific congresses as speaker, and writes articles published in specialized scientific journals.
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Presenter: Lukas Mogler (Sr Group Leader, Extractables and Leachables, Lonza DPS)
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Dr. Lukas Mogler, Sr Group Leader Extractables and Leachables at Lonza DPS Basel Switzerland. He is a graduated diploma pharmacist holding a PhD from University of Freiburg, Germany. Worked in the field of Forensic Toxicology with focus on mass spectrometry and metabolism studies. Joined Lonza DPS in 2020, responsible for extractables and leachables and elemental impurities assessments.
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Presenter: Ashwani Gaur (Senior Principal Scientist, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Syngene international Limited)
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Ashwani Gaur, is Senior Principal scientist in Drug metabolism and Pharmacokinetics department of Syngene international Limited. Ashwani Joined Bioanalytical team in Ranbaxy research Lab soon after completing MS degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, India in 2004. Prior to Syngene, he worked in Advinus Therapeutics and Eurofins. Ashwani has contributed to small molecules drug-discovery projects internally and with large and medium size pharmaceutical companies around the globe specifically in lead identification/optimization stages. He leads a team of experts in LC-MS-based bioanalysis of small molecules, metabolites, prodrugs, biomarkers, complex bioanalysis involving chemical derivitisation and exposure determination new modalities like Protacs, ADC`s, oligonucleotides etc. in multiple biological matrices.
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Pharma conclave 2023 (Day 2)

Developing targeted LC-MS/MS work to quantify key membrane receptors and antigens to evaluate drug targets and the effect of biotherapeutics is extremely challenging.
The expression levels of these proteins are often exceptionally low, the properties of these membrane proteins can limit the effectiveness of extraction and recovery, and the noises from biological matrices are typically high. Traditional methods often suffer from insufficient sensitivity and quantitative accuracy.
The focus of this webinar is to introduce an alternative method designed to implement more generic sample preparation steps in combination of strategic trap-elute chromatography, FAIMS selectivity, and sensitive LC-MS/MS acquisition utilizing selected reaction monitoring (SRM) on a premier triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. Prof. Qu and his team will demonstrate confident quantitation of various membrane receptors and antigens that are important to the biotherapeutics. The presented workflow will also demonstrate advantages to streamlining method development to increase productivity.
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Presenter: Prof. Jun Qu (Assistant Professor, State University New York (SUNY) Buffalo)
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Jun Qu is a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of SUNY-Buffalo, and the director of Proteomics and Pharmaceutical Analysis Group in NY Center of Excellence in Life Sciences. His research is focused on the study of Clinical/Pharmaceutical Proteomics and Pharmaceutical Analysis by developing novel LC/MS-based strategies to markedly enhance the sensitivity, specificity, throughput and accuracy/precision for protein analysis in highly complex biological matrices. His research programs include i) highly sensitive and accurate characterization of biotherapeutics, targets and markers in pharmaceutical and clinical systems; ii) precise and large-scale global quantification of pathological proteomes using a novel MS1-based proteomic pipeline (IonStar); iii) sensitive identification, localization and quantification of post-translational modifications in tissue proteomes; iv) targeted investigation of marker proteins that are of high interests for clinical and pharmaceutical investigations. Qu lab is also one of the world leaders in LC-MS-based characterization of biotherapeutics in pre-clinical models. He has around 130 peer reviewed publications and &gt;70 grants funded as the principal investigator or co-investigator.
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Thermo Scientific: A new approach to perform ultra-sensitive, accurate, and absolute quantification of key membrane receptors and antigens in tissue and on cell surfaces

A new approach to perform ultra-sensitive, accurate, and absolute quantification of key membrane receptors and antigens in tissue and on cell surfaces

An alternative method designed to implement more generic sample preparation steps in combination of trap-elute chromatography, FAIMS and LC-MS/MS.

LCMS webináře se zaměřením na LC/QQQ - strana 19