<p><strong>Státní zdravotní ústav ČR (SZÚ) zveřejnil doporučení Národního referenčního centra (NRC) pro pitnou vodu k limitní hodnotě kyseliny trifluoroctové (TFA). ALS v České republice má k dispozici akreditovanou metodu pro stanovení TFA a je připravena podpořit provozovatele vodovodů i veřejných nebo komerčních studní při splnění nově stanovených požadavků.</strong></p><p><strong>Kyselina trifluoroctová (TFA)</strong> patří mezi látky skupiny PFAS, ale představuje také degradační produkt řádově až desítek účinných pesticidních látek. V posledních letech se tak stále více dostává do popředí zájmu odborníků zabývajících se kvalitou vod. Jde o mimořádně<strong> perzistentní látku</strong>, která se snadno dostává do povrchových i podzemních vod. Její <strong>výskyt v prostředí prokazatelně roste </strong>– a nyní začínají první monitorovací data potvrzovat její přítomnost i v českých vodárenských zdrojích.</p><h3><strong>Doporučení Národního referenčního centra</strong></h3><p>Dne<strong> 24. 6. 2026 </strong>vydalo <strong>Národní referenční centrum pro pitnou vodu </strong>při<strong> Státním zdravotním ústavu ČR </strong>doporučení k <strong>limitní hodnotě TFA v pitné vodě</strong>. Protože TFA dosud není zařazena do vyhlášky <strong>č. 252/2004 Sb.</strong>, postupuje se při jejím výskytu podle <strong>§ 4 odst. 5 zákona č. 258/2000 Sb.</strong> – provozovatelé vodovodů a veřejných nebo komerčních studní jsou povinni ověřit přítomnost TFA a případný<strong> nález oznámit příslušné krajské hygienické stanici (KHS)</strong>.</p><blockquote><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.szu.cz/"><strong>Doporučení k limitní hodnotě trifluoroctové kyseliny (TFA) v pitné vodě – SZÚ | Oficiální web Státního zdravotního ústavu v Praze</strong></a></p></blockquote><h4><strong>NRC doporučuje tyto orientační hodnoty:</strong></h4><h5><strong>Typ hodnoty &nbsp;/ &nbsp; Limit</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Cílová hodnota:</strong>&nbsp;2,2 µg/l</li><li><strong>Směrná hodnota: </strong>10 µg/l</li><li><strong>Nejvyšší mezní hodnota: </strong>25 µg/l</li></ul><p>Naše laboratoř disponuje<strong> akreditovanou metodou pro stanovení TFA v pitných vodách</strong> s nízkým <strong>limitem kvantifikace (0,15 µg/l)</strong>, která umožňuje spolehlivou detekci TFA na úrovních relevantních pro pitnou vodu. Analýzy TFA provádíme pro<strong> pitné vody, surové, ale i povrchové</strong>.</p><p><strong>✅ Akreditovaná metoda pro stanovení TFA</strong> v pitných, surových i povrchových vodách<br><strong>✅ Nízký limit kvantifikace 0,15 µg/l </strong>– spolehlivá detekce na úrovních relevantních pro pitnou vodu<br><strong>✅ Podpora </strong>při nastavení monitorovacího programu<br><strong>✅ Zkušený tým specialistů </strong>připravený poradit s interpretací výsledků a dalším postupem</p><blockquote><p><strong>Máte zájem o analýzu nebo potřebujete poradit s nastavením monitorovacího programu?</strong> Kontaktujte náš klientský servis: <a style="color:#004cab;" href="mailto:info.cz@alsglobal.com"><strong>info.cz@alsglobal.com</strong></a> nebo nám napište zprávu pomocí kontaktního formuláře.</p></blockquote>

TFA v pitné vodě: Státní zdravotní ústav vydal doporučení limitních hodnot

<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/314"><strong>International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)</strong></a><strong> je nejstarší konferenční série zaměřená na separační vědy. Sympozia ISC se konají pravidelně od roku 1956 vždy v sudých letech a patří mezi nejvýznamnější světová setkání odborníků v oblasti chromatografie a separačních technik. Letošní 35. ročník ISC proběhne 6.–10. září 2026 v Praze.</strong></p><p>Vedle bohatého odborného programu mají zájemci stále možnost přihlásit <strong>late-breaking poster</strong>, zaregistrovat se na konferenci a zapojit se do oblíbené soutěže <strong>ISC Tube 2026</strong>.</p><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.cz/events/644"><strong>35. International Symposium on Chromatography</strong></a></h4><p>📅 <strong>6.–10. září 2026</strong></p><p>📍 <strong>Praha, Česká republika</strong></p><h3><strong>Registrace</strong></h3><p>Registrace na konferenci ISC 2026 jsou stále otevřené.</p><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">👉 <strong>Registrujte se na ISC 2026 ZDE</strong></a></p><p><strong>Pozdní registrace</strong> je možná do <strong>25. srpna 2026</strong>.</p></blockquote><h3><strong>Přihlášení Late-Breaking Poster</strong></h3><p>Stále máte možnost představit své nejnovější výsledky formou <strong>late-breaking posteru</strong>.</p><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important">👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal"><strong>Odešlete svůj abstrakt ZDE</strong></a></p><p><strong>Uzávěrka pro zaslání late-breaking poster abstraktů je 30. července 2026.</strong></p><p><strong>Poznámka:</strong> Late-breaking postery nejsou zařazeny do soutěže o <strong>Best Poster Award</strong>.</p></blockquote><h3><strong>ISC Tube 2026</strong></h3><p>Od svého vzniku v roce 2019 se <strong>ISC Tube</strong> stal jednou z nejoblíbenějších součástí konference. Nabízí vědcům možnost představit chromatografii zábavnou, kreativní a netradiční formou.</p><p>Ani letošní ročník v Praze nebude výjimkou. Nejlepší tři videa budou oceněna a vítězové budou vybráni <strong>živým elektronickým hlasováním účastníků konference</strong>.</p><p>Organizátoři zvou jednotlivce i týmy všech věkových kategorií, aby vytvořili <strong>krátké video o délce maximálně jedné minuty</strong>, které ukáže, proč mají chromatografii rádi.</p><p>Nemusíte připravovat profesionální produkci. Stačí mobilní telefon, dobrý nápad a trocha kreativity. Video nemusí být vědeckou prezentací – cílem je přiblížit chromatografii publiku zábavným a poutavým způsobem.</p><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://files.c-in.eu/s/S7ekt8FYygFBNEW">👉 <strong>Nahrajte své video ZDE</strong></a></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Pravidla soutěže</strong></h4><h5><strong>Formát videa</strong></h5><p>Povoleny jsou běžné videoformáty, například:</p><ul><li>MP4</li><li>MPG</li><li>AVI</li><li>další standardní formáty</li></ul><h5><strong>Inspirace pro téma</strong></h5><p>Téma je zcela otevřené. Organizátoři doporučují například:</p><ul><li><strong>Reklama</strong> – představte svou chromatografii jako převratnou technologii měnící svět.</li><li><strong>Sportovní sestřih</strong> – ukažte svůj nejúspěšnější laboratorní „výkon“ nebo rekordně rychlou analýzu.</li><li><strong>Filmový trailer</strong> – proměňte chromatografii v hollywoodský blockbuster s dramatickým komentářem.</li></ul><p>Fantazii se meze nekladou. Inspirací může být sportovní přenos, filmová upoutávka, teleshopping nebo jakýkoliv jiný kreativní formát.</p><h4><strong>Co by mělo video obsahovat?</strong></h4><p>Video by mělo být:</p><ul><li>poutavé,</li><li>kreativní,</li><li>vizuálně atraktivní,</li><li>založené na vlastní chromatografické práci nebo výzkumu,</li><li>srozumitelné širokému publiku.</li></ul><h4><strong>Termín odevzdání</strong></h4><ul><li>Videa je nutné nahrát prostřednictvím online formuláře nejpozději do: <strong>31. července 2026</strong></li><li>V případě dotazů je možné kontaktovat organizátory na adrese: <a><strong>plachkka@faf.cuni.cz</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>Hodnocení</strong></h4><p>Vítězové budou vybráni prostřednictvím <strong>živého elektronického hlasování účastníků konference</strong>.</p><p>Porota i publikum budou hodnotit zejména:</p><ul><li>vědeckou relevanci,</li><li>kreativitu,</li><li>zábavnost,</li><li>technické zpracování.</li></ul><p>Videa obsahující diskriminační nebo nevhodný obsah budou ze soutěže vyřazena.</p><h4><strong>Kdo se může zúčastnit?</strong></h4><p>Do soutěže se mohou zapojit:</p><ul><li>akademičtí i průmysloví vědci všech věkových kategorií,</li><li>účastníci registrovaní na ISC 2026,</li><li>jednotlivci i týmy.</li></ul><p>Přihlášená videa musí vycházet z vlastní práce účastníků v oblasti chromatografie nebo separačních metod.</p><h4><strong>Finále soutěže</strong></h4><p>Z přihlášených videí bude vybrán užší seznam finalistů, kteří své příspěvky představí během živého finále na konferenci.</p><p>📅 <strong>Úterý 8. září 2026</strong></p><p>🕡 <strong>18:30–19:30</strong></p>

ISC 2026 – ISC Tube a poslední šance přihlásit Late-Breaking Poster

Chemická zbraň v žihadle

Životní prostředí

Vody

Zdraví

Věda a výzkum

Článek

Nejbližší akce

Akademie věd České republiky (AV ČR) vznikla v roce 1992 jako nástupce někdejší Československé akademie věd. V současnosti ji tvoří komplex 54 veřejných výzkumných institucí.

Akademie věd České republiky

Základním posláním společnosti ALS je pomáhat našim klientům se kvalifikovaně a informovaně rozhodovat tím, že poskytuje spolehlivá, konzistentní a reprodukovatelná laboratorní data. Zaručujeme spolehlivé výsledky, krátké dodací lhůty, nepřetržitý provoz, odbornou podporu a odběry vzorků.

ALS Czech Republic

Mezinárodní sympozium o chromatografii (ISC) představuje nejstarší sérii konferencí zaměřených na separační vědu. Sympozia ISC se pořádají od roku 1956 každý sudý rok. ISC je mezinárodně uznávanou sérií setkání, na nichž se diskutuje o všech typech chromatografie a separační vědy s širokým pokrytím technik a aplikací.

International Symposium on Chromatography - (ISC)

Phenomenex

Thermo Fisher Scientific

SelectScience

C&EN

Shimadzu Corporation

SCIEX

Waters Corporation

<h4><strong>Three professors. One topic. New perspectives.</strong></h4><p>We're bringing the classroom straight to you with <strong>From the lecture hall: Mass spectrometry fundamentals.</strong></p><p>This 3-part webinar series brings you inside a virtual classroom led by professors from top-tier institutions, who will break down the basics of mass spectrometry. Zero dull moments and no heavy textbooks required.</p><p>Whether you’re new to mass spectrometry or looking to brush up on your knowledge, you’ll walk away with new perspectives.</p><h5><strong>Join us to learn about:</strong></h5><ul><li>Basic concepts from mass-to-charge ratio to resolution</li><li>Key instrumentation such as triple quadrupoles and time-of-flight systems</li><li>Real-world applications</li><li>Interpreting data with confidence</li></ul><p>It’s not every day you get a seat in a classroom like this.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Alec Saitman, PhD (Oregon Health and Science University)</p></blockquote>

SCIEX: From the lecture hall: Mass spectrometry fundamentals

From the lecture hall: Mass spectrometry fundamentals - Part II

Learn mass spectrometry fundamentals in a 3-part webinar series covering instrumentation, data interpretation, and practical applications.

From the lecture hall: Mass spectrometry fundamentals II

<h4><strong>Three professors. One topic. New perspectives.</strong></h4><p>We're bringing the classroom straight to you with <strong>From the lecture hall: Mass spectrometry fundamentals.</strong></p><p>This 3-part webinar series brings you inside a virtual classroom led by professors from top-tier institutions, who will break down the basics of mass spectrometry. Zero dull moments and no heavy textbooks required.</p><p>Whether you’re new to mass spectrometry or looking to brush up on your knowledge, you’ll walk away with new perspectives.</p><h5><strong>Join us to learn about:</strong></h5><ul><li>Basic concepts from mass-to-charge ratio to resolution</li><li>Key instrumentation such as triple quadrupoles and time-of-flight systems</li><li>Real-world applications</li><li>Interpreting data with confidence</li></ul><p>It’s not every day you get a seat in a classroom like this.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Adina Badea, PhD, DABCC (Brown University)</p></blockquote>

From the lecture hall: Mass spectrometry fundamentals - Part III

From the lecture hall: Mass spectrometry fundamentals III

<div><h4><strong>Latest advances in RT-MALS</strong></h4><p><strong>The ultraDAWN RT-MALS sensor integrates inline or online with downstream unit operations to monitor essential biophysical attributes such as molecular weight, nanoparticle size, physical titer and – for AAV or similar small viral vectors/VLPs – full capsid ratio, empty and full titer and more. Now, with the addition of an embedded dynamic light scattering (DLS) module, an ultraDAWN reveals even more product attributes in real time: hydrodynamic size and polydispersity.</strong></p><p>In addition to RT-DLS, we introduce the latest RT-MALS product – ultraDAWN Pilot - designed for inline operation with pilot scale DSP unit ops such as preparative chromatography or LNP-mRNA encapsulation.</p><h4><strong>What you will learn:</strong></h4><ul><li>How RT-MALS/RT-DLS accelerates process development, deepens process knowledge and enables model-free, CQA-based process control for recombinant proteins, viral vectors, LNPs and polysaccharide conjugate vaccines</li><li>How the ultraDAWN integrates with DSP unit ops inline at bench scale, and online at any scale.</li><li>How the ultraDAWN’s high measurement frequency means more complete process characterization and faster feedback for process control.</li><li>How the ultraDAWN Pilot enables smooth transfer of light-scattering-based PAT methods from PD to production.</li></ul><h4><strong>Who should attend?</strong></h4><p>This webinar is designed for :</p><ul><li>Scientists, Engineers, PAT leads and MSAT personnel involved in downstream process development or production of recombinant proteins, viral vectors, VLPs, LNPs, biologics, polysaccharides, etc.</li><li>CDMO, CRO and other organization who are interested in streamlining process development and production.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Daniel Some, Ph. D.<strong> </strong>(Sr. Principal Product Manager, Waters | Wyatt Technology)</p><p>Dan Some currently leads product, application and market development for Waters’ real-time light scattering product line.</p><p>Previously he contributed to Wyatt’s scientific and technical marketing, and developed instrumentation and software for characterizing biomolecular interactions.</p><p>Dan obtained his Ph.D. in physics from Brown University, then carried out postdoctoral research at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Weizmann Institute of Science. Prior to joining Wyatt he was involved in defense technology and the semiconductor industry.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Udayabagya (Bud) Halim (Sr. Product Marketing Analyst, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Bud Halimis a senior marketing analyst at Waters | Wyatt Technology with a PhD in physical chemistry from UCLA.</p><p>He began his career teaching biochemistry and chemistry and contributing to laboratory manuals before transitioning into the scientific instrumentation industry as an applications scientist.</p><p>At Waters, he supports researchers in the characterization of peptides, biologics, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and viral vectors.</p></blockquote></div>

Waters Corporation: Scale up, see more - latest advances in real-time light scattering as inline/online PAT for downstream bioprocess

Scale up, see more: latest advances in real-time light scattering as inline/online PAT for downstream bioprocess

Learn how ultraDAWN RT-MALS and RT-DLS accelerate bioprocess development. Monitor CQAs like full/empty capsid ratios and LNP size in real time

Real-Time Light Scattering (RT-MALS) as Bioprocess PAT

<p><strong>High‑throughput LC‑MS/MS workflows using complex matrices are often limited by column degradation, leading to poor peak shape, rising backpressure, and unplanned downtime that impact productivity and cost. &nbsp;Endrix LC columns address these challenges through a hardware‑driven approach, combining proven Kinetex and Luna Omega chemistries with proprietary design to extend usable column lifetime without compromising performance. &nbsp;Real‑world results from a 75‑analyte pain management panel demonstrate significantly increased column lifetime while maintaining consistent chromatographic integrity. &nbsp;By reducing column replacement frequency and minimizing troubleshooting, Endrix enables greater instrument uptime, improved efficiency, and lower cost per injection in demanding, high‑throughput workflows.</strong></p><h4><strong>Key Learning Points</strong></h4><ul><li>Identify key factors that limit LC column lifetime in high‑throughput and complex‑matrix workflows</li><li>Understand how hardware design impacts column durability, beyond stationary‑phase chemistry</li><li>Implement strategies to extend column lifetime, reduce downtime, and lower cost per injection</li><li>Assess when guard columns are optional and how to simplify workflows without sacrificing performance</li></ul><h4><strong>Who Should Attend</strong></h4><ul><li>Any LC-MS/MS scientists in clinical, toxicology, and pharmaceutical laboratories, as well as analytical chemists working with complex or “dirty” matrices such as urine, plasma, and tissue samples.</li></ul><h4><strong>Viewing Options</strong></h4><h5><strong>Session 1</strong></h5><p><strong>Tuesday, July 21, 2026</strong></p><ul><li>Los Angeles: 10:00 AM PT | New York: 1:00 PM EST<br>Mexico City: 12:00 PM CDT</li></ul><h5><strong>Session 2</strong></h5><p><strong>Wednesday, July 22, 2026</strong></p><ul><li>London: 9:00 AM BST | Berlin: 10:00 AM CEST&nbsp;<br>Mumbai: 1:30 PM IST</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Grace Guo &nbsp;(Senior Technical Specialist, Phenomenex)</p><p>&nbsp;Grace Guo graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master’s degree in Material Science and Engineering. She joined Phenomenex Technical Team in 2017 providing technical support globally. With more than 9 years of experience in SPE, HPLC and GC, she delivered 90+ seminars and webinars globally covering food and environmental, clinical, pharma and biopharma industry.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Phenomenex: From Downtime to Data: How Long‑Life Endrix Columns Transform High‑Throughput Labs

From Downtime to Data: How Long‑Life Endrix Columns Transform High‑Throughput Labs

Discover how Phenomenex Endrix LC columns transform high-throughput workflows. Extend column lifetime and maintain peak shape in complex-matrix LC-MS

Long-Life Endrix LC Columns for High-Throughput Labs

<h4><strong>Scaling LC Methods Sustainably</strong></h4><p><strong>Reducing solvent consumption is a growing priority for modern laboratories but should not come at the expense of performance. In this webinar, you will learn how to maintain recovery, sensitivity and reproducibility with MaxPeak Premier columns in new 300 µm, 1.0 mm, and 3.0 mm formats for LC workflows that are more efficient and sustainable.</strong></p><p>Discover how the dimensions of these columns support scalable method development, reduce waste and operating costs, and improve data confidence, especially for challenging, metal-sensitive analytes.</p><h4><strong>What you will learn:</strong></h4><ul><li>How to reduce solvent consumption and waste across LC and LC-MS workflows without sacrificing performance</li><li>Applications where 300 µm, 1.0 mm, and 3.0 mm columns can drive improved efficiency and sustainability.</li><li>How MaxPeak Premier Technology improves recovery and repeatability, especially for challenging, metal-sensitive analytes</li></ul><h4><strong>Who should attend</strong></h4><ul><li>Analytical scientists/method developers looking to reduce solvent use without losing performance&nbsp;</li><li>LC and LC-MS practitioners working with metal-sensitive analytes who desire improved recovery and/or reproducibility&nbsp;</li><li>Lab directors/managers focused on workflow efficiency, &nbsp;operational costs and sustainability</li><li>Scientists focused on developing, transferring, and scaling methods across varying column dimensions and/or LC platforms</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Chris Collins, Ph.D. (Principal Product Marketing Manager, Waters Corporation)</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Keil Brinster (Senior Product Marketing Manager, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Moderated by Keil B., Senior Product Marketing Manager at Waters.</p></blockquote>

Next Level LC Efficiency: Reduce Solvent, Maximize Recovery

Discover sustainable LC method scaling with Waters MaxPeak Premier columns. Reduce solvent consumption and improve recovery for metal-sensitive analytes

Next Level LC Efficiency: Reduce Solvent & Maximize Recovery

<p><strong>The multi-attribute method (MAM) is a powerful approach to monitoring critical quality attributes (CQAs) and detecting product variants in a single, streamlined biopharmaceutical workflow. However, widespread adoption in QC has been limited by method complexity, high costs, and operational burden.</strong></p><p>Join Prof. Jared Auclair of Northeastern University and Melissa Sato of Agilent Technologies in this SelectScience® webinar as they present a practical path forward – the Agilent MAM.</p><p>The Agilent MAM solution addresses these challenges by combining purpose-built Agilent MAM for OpenLab CDS software with robust, highly efficient Agilent LC/MS systems, enabling the confident transition of MAM from R&amp;D into regulated QC environments. Designed according to USP &lt;1060&gt;, this comprehensive solution includes software, LC/MS instrumentation, consumables, and built-in system performance checks to simplify QC method implementation, reduce training requirements, and improve QC turnaround time.</p><h5><strong>Certificate of attendance</strong></h5><p>If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes. If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.</p><h5><strong>Webinar details</strong></h5><ul><li>Cost: Free to attend</li><li>Location: Online</li><li>Duration: 60 minutes</li></ul><h5><strong>Who should attend?</strong></h5><ul><li>Lab managers</li><li>Quality control professionals</li><li>Biopharmaceutical R&amp;D professionals</li></ul><h5><strong>What will this webinar cover?</strong></h5><ul><li>Pharmaceutical regulatory guidelines outlined by USP &lt;1060&gt;</li><li>The key operational challenges of implementing MAM in QC and how a purpose-built solution mitigates complexity, training needs, and compliance risk</li><li>How this solution includes built-in system performance checks and new peak detection to ensure reliable, routine MAM execution</li><li>How to evaluate method transfer from R&amp;D to QC to reduce rework, improve consistency, and accelerate batch release</li><li>How a novel new peak detection algorithm minimizes false positives while still providing sufficient limits of quantitation</li></ul><p><i>Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available.</i></p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Prof. Jared Auclair (Dean, Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, Director, Bioinnovation)</p><p>Prof. Jared Auclair holds a PhD in Biomedical Science from the University of Massachusetts Medical. He now serves as the Dean of the College of Professional Studies, a professor at Northeastern University and, most recently, Vice Provost Research Economic Development and Director of Bioinnovation.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Melissa Sato (BioPharma Software Workflow Manager, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Melissa Sato brings extensive biopharma experience specializing in analytical sciences, including mass spectrometry and chromatography for mAbs, BiTEs, fusion proteins, and oligonucleotides. She also brings over 10 years of experience in multi-attribute method expanding across development to GMP from her previous roles at Amgen and Thermo Fisher Scientific. &nbsp;Now at Agilent, she leads the MAM for OpenLab CDS product and oversees BioConfirm and ExDViewer, driving innovation in biopharma mass spectrometry applications.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Moderator:</strong> Olivia Long</p><p>Olivia Long is a science editor specializing in pharmaceutical and applied science. She has a BSc in Pharmacology, and an MSc in Neuroscience, where she investigated neuro‑oncology drug‑resistance pathways using patient‑derived cell models. Her laboratory experience spans R&amp;D hygiene testing, controlled‑environment sample production, and protocol development, giving her a broad understanding of analytical workflows and the scientific principles underpinning biopharmaceutical quality control.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Implement multi-attribute methods with confidence – A solution designed for biopharma QC labs

Implement multi-attribute methods with confidence – A solution designed for biopharma QC labs

Transition MAM from R&D to regulated QC. Discover Agilent's comprehensive LC/MS and OpenLab CDS solutions for streamlined biopharma CQA monitoring

Implementing Multi-Attribute Methods in Biopharma QC

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>When (bio)pharma formulation components have little or no UV response, HPLC methods can take longer to develop and optimize, become harder to transfer, and leave uncertainty around critical results. The right universal LC detector can help reduce method development effort, improve detection confidence, and support more robust routine workflows.</strong></p><p>Using one of the most challenging formulation excipients to characterize as a concrete example, we will walk you through how to analyze Polysorbate 80 using <strong>Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ Charged Aerosol Detector (CAD) </strong>and compare with results generated by ELSD. Additional case studies from lipid nanoparticle sample testing will show how the two detectors compare in practice, explain key differences in parameter settings, and offer practical advice on how to evolve your methods from ELSD to CAD.</p><p>Join us for a practical guide to evaluate a more robust path for detecting challenging analytes in your formulation.</p><h4><strong>Who should attend:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>HPLC users who rely on ELSD</strong> but struggle with time-consuming optimization, sensitivity limits, noisy baselines, reproducibility, or transfer of methods into QC</li><li><strong>Analytical development, QC, and formulation teams </strong>working with complex (bio)pharma excipients, polysorbates, lipid nanoparticle formulations, related lipids, impurities, degradants, or other analytes with little or no UV response.</li></ul><h4><strong>Attendees will gain practical strategies to:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Improve detection confidence</strong> for low-abundance, non-chromophoric analytes</li><li><strong>Build more robust, transferable HPLC methods</strong> for development and QC workflows</li><li><strong>Reduce method transfer risk </strong>by understanding which detector settings affect ELSD-to-CAD performance</li></ul><p><strong>Register now to gain practical guidance for improving confidence in universal HPLC detection.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Chris John, PhD (Research Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Chris John received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Michigan State University in 2019. He then joined PPD’s Biopharmaceuticals Method Development team where he led the development and validation of HPLC methods for quantifying excipients, impurities, and APIs in biopharmaceutical products. Chris later transferred to PPD’s Cell and Gene Therapy group as an HPLC subject matter expert where he continues to lead method development and validation activities.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Adam Punke (Sr. Research Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Adam Punke has 15+ years of experience conducting HPLC/UPLC analyses in a GMP Environment. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biology at the University of Wisconsin, he joined PPD’s inhalation department and performed testing to support stability studies of dry powder inhaled (DPI) products.</p><p>In 2011, Adam transitioned to PPD’s Biopharmaceuticals group to lead stability testing associated with a protein-based DPI. In 2015 Adam earned his master’s degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina.</p><p>He is currently an HPLC subject matter expert in the method development and validation team in the PPD Gene and Cell Therapy department where he oversees method development/validation projects and provides internal support to troubleshoot chromatographic issues.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: How to save time and gain confidence in complex excipient analysis with universal LC detection

How to save time and gain confidence in complex excipient analysis with universal LC detection

Discover how Vanquish CAD improves HPLC detection of non-UV analytes and compare its performance with ELSD for biopharmaceutical analysis.

Save time and gain confidence with universal LC detection

<p><strong>Are your titration results keeping up with the demands of modern petrochemical operations? Many facilities still rely on manual or lab-only titration workflows, limiting data traceability, delaying response to process upsets, and increasing exposure to corrosion, compliance risk, and avoidable rework. Automated titration changes that, but the real opportunity is realized when validated lab methods are extended into the process.</strong></p><p>Join Brett Lane and Eduardo Simões from Metrohm USA and Kris Kohl, Lead Technical Support Engineer at Baker Hughes, for office hours focused on lab-to-process titration in the petrochemical industry. Drawing on real-world field experience, these experts will walk through three high‑impact applications: crude overhead water analysis (ammonia, chloride, and iron), mercaptan measurement, and total acid and base number (TAN/TBN). You will see how lab methods translate into a continuous process analyzer and what that means for your accuracy, repeatability, data traceability, and ROI across lab, process, and plant operations.</p><p>Bring your questions to the live Q&amp;A focused on real lab‑to‑process titration decisions.</p><h4><strong>Key Learning Objectives:</strong></h4><ul><li>Understand the distinct and complementary roles of lab and process titration</li><li>See how key titration applications translate from lab to process in petrochemical operations</li><li>Learn how automaton improves accuracy, repeatability, and data traceability</li><li>Explore the ROI of process titration through real-world field experience from Baker Hughes</li><li>Identify which applications in your own operation could benefit from extending lab methods into the process</li></ul><h4><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Laboratory analysts and chemists performing titration-based quality control and routine sample analysis</li><li>Process engineers evaluating or managing inline and at-line measurement for real-time process control</li><li>Plant managers and technical decision makers assessing the ROI of process analytical technology</li><li>Environmental, health, and safety professionals responsible for sampling protocols and safe operation in hazardous areas</li><li>Anyone in the petrochemical industry working with crude overhead water, mercaptans, or TAN/TBN applications</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Brett Lane (Field Applications Specialist, Metrohm USA)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp; </strong>Eduardo Simões, MSc (Titration Product Specialist, Metrohm USA)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Kris Kohl (Lead Technical Support Engineer, Baker Hughes)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Melissa O'Meara (Forensic Science Consultant, ACS Media Group)</p></blockquote>

Metrohm: Office Hours: Lab and Process Titration for the Petrochemical Industry

Office Hours: Lab and Process Titration for the Petrochemical Industry

Explore lab-to-process titration for petrochemical analysis, including crude overhead water, mercaptans, TAN/TBN, automation and ROI.

Lab and Process Titration for Petrochemical Industry

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>UV detection has traditionally been the standard approach for protein analysis in capillary electrophoresis (CE) workflows used in biopharmaceutical development and quality control. However, fluorescence-based detection methods are increasingly being adopted to address analytical challenges that require greater sensitivity and selectivity.</strong></p><p>In this live webinar, you will learn how the two main fluorescence detection approaches used in CE—native fluorescence (NF) and laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)—work and where they can provide advantages over conventional UV detection. Through practical application examples, we will explore how fluorescence detection can support protein characterization workflows, including charge heterogeneity and fragment analysis.</p><h4><strong>What you will learn</strong></h4><ul><li>The principles of native fluorescence (NF) and laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) detection in CE</li><li>Key differences between fluorescence and UV detection methods</li><li>When fluorescence detection can provide greater sensitivity and selectivity</li><li>Applications of NF and LIF for protein analysis in biopharmaceutical workflows</li><li>Real-world examples of charge heterogeneity and fragment analysis using fluorescence detection</li><li>Considerations for selecting the most appropriate detection strategy for your analytical goals</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Stephen Lock (Sr. Market Development Manager – Biopharma, SCIEX)</p><p>Steve obtained his PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry from the University College of Swansea in 1993 and is a chartered chemist and a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.</p><p>He has worked for SCIEX in various technical roles for over 20 years and has presented at over 80 international meetings around the world.</p><p>He currently works closely with customers in the biopharmaceutical industry. Steve is also currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pannonia.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

SCIEX: Understanding the benefits of fluorescence detection in capillary electrophoresis (CE)

Understanding the benefits of fluorescence detection in capillary electrophoresis (CE)

Explore NF and LIF detection in capillary electrophoresis for biopharma protein analysis, charge heterogeneity and fragment analysis.

Fluorescence detection in capillary electrophoresis

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>Accelerating the adoption of renewable fuels is central to the global energy transition, but analyzing complex matrices like Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and biodiesel can pose new challenges.</strong></p><p>In this latest session on Shimadzu’s Digital Classrooms, discover practical strategies into navigating these shifts with Shimadzu's latest innovations. Get insights into how to streamline fuel characterization, ensure strict quality control, and maintain asset reliability using the new Nexis GC-2060, Transformer Oil Gas Analysis (TOGAS) systems, dedicated System GC solutions, GC-SCD sulfur analysis, and LC-based technologies.</p><p>We will also demonstrate how to expand your laboratory's R&amp;D capabilities using Plasmion SICRIT® technology for direct GC-LCMS coupling—giving you the advanced insights needed to optimize both conventional petrochemicals and next-generation renewable fuels. Register Now!</p><h4><strong>Learning Objectives</strong></h4><ul><li>Explore applications of Transformer Oil Gas Analysis (TOGAS) for transformer condition monitoring and energy infrastructure reliability</li><li>Discover Shimadzu's latest Nexis GC-2060 and System GC solutions for energy, refinery, petrochemical, and fuel testing laboratories</li><li>Applications of GC, LC, and GC-SCD technologies in HPI, SAF, and biodiesel analysis</li><li>Understand how SICRIT® technology enables direct GC coupling to LC-MS systems for advanced fuel and petrochemical research</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Peter, Puah Perng Yang (Market Specialist Chemical, Shimadzu Asia Pacific)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Elvi Horiyanto (Product Specialist, GC, Shimadzu Asia Pacific)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Dr. Jan Bucek (Head of Global Sales, Plasmion GmbH)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Shimadzu: Powering Energy Security and the Energy Transition: Advanced Analytical Solutions for Petroleum and Renewable Fuels

Powering Energy Security and the Energy Transition: Advanced Analytical Solutions for Petroleum and Renewable Fuels

Shimadzu webinar on SAF, biodiesel and petrochemical analysis using GC, LC, GC-SCD, TOGAS and SICRIT GC-LCMS coupling.

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