Invitation to ISC 2024 - Early Bird Registration Ending Soon! 

We are getting closer to ISC 2026, with registration opening in January 2026! This makes it the perfect time to share some fresh updates. The symposium website has just been expanded with lots of new details you’ll want to check out.<blockquote><h4>Key Dates:</h4><ul><li>Registration &amp; abstract submission open: 15 January 2026</li><li>Early-bird deadline: 15 May 2026 - don’t miss the favorable registration fees!</li></ul></blockquote><h4>Registration Fees in EUR including VAT&nbsp;</h4><h5>Early-Bird Registration (until 15 May 2026)</h5><ul><li>Industry: 850</li><li>Academic, Government: 650</li><li>Student*: 290</li><li>Student* + 3 short courses: 390</li><li>Short Courses**: 190</li><li>Accompanying Persons: 190</li><li>Gala Dinner: 100</li></ul><h5>Late Registration</h5><ul><li>Industry: 1,000</li><li>Academic, Government: 780</li><li>Student*: 340</li><li>Student* + 3 short courses: -</li><li>Short Courses**: 230</li><li>Accompanying Persons: 190</li><li>Gala Dinner: 100</li></ul><h5>Onsite Registration</h5><ul><li>Industry: 1,150</li><li>Academic, Government: 890</li><li>Student*: 390</li><li>Student* + 3 short courses: -</li><li>Short Courses**: 270</li><li>Accompanying Persons: 190</li><li>Gala Dinner: 100</li></ul>*The student fee applies only to full-time students. This does not include individuals who are employed and pursuing a PhD or other degree part-time. Participants registering under this category are required to upload a valid proof of full time student status (e.g., confirmation from the university or a student ID) directly in the registration form.**The price covers up to 3 short courses for a single flat rate.All the above fees are in EUR and include a local VAT of 21 %.FULL REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE:&nbsp;<ul><li>Access to oral and poster sessions&nbsp;</li><li>Access to the exhibition hall&nbsp;</li><li>Welcome Reception on Sunday, 6 September 2026&nbsp;</li><li>Scheduled lunches and coffee breaks as per the programme&nbsp;</li><li>Electronic Book of Abstracts&nbsp;</li><li>Prague public transportation pass&nbsp;</li></ul>ACCOMPANYING PERSON FEES INCLUDE:&nbsp;<ul><li>Access to the exhibition hall&nbsp;</li><li>Welcome Reception on Sunday, 6 September 2026&nbsp;</li><li>Scheduled lunches and coffee breaks as per the programme&nbsp;</li></ul>The accompanying persons do not have access to the scientific programme.&nbsp;<h4>Scientific Program:</h4><ul><li>Plenary and keynote lectures highlighting emerging topics, presented by leading scientists - view the up-to-date list of confirmed invited speakers</li><li>A rich scientific program organized into three parallel sessions, spanning fundamentals to practical applications</li><li>Tutorials designed to help you to sharpen your skills in modern LC and CE separations and MS techniques</li><li>Short courses exploring seven emerging topics</li></ul><h4>Invited Speakers</h4><ul><li>Takeshi Bamba</li><li>Detlev Belder</li><li>Bogusław Buszewski</li><li>Deirdre Cabooter</li><li>Alejandro Cifuentes</li><li>Gert Desmet</li><li>Tony Edge</li><li>Sebastiaan Eeltink</li><li>Jennifer van Eyk</li><li>František Foret</li><li>Ana Maria García-Campaña</li><li>Martin Gilar</li><li>Fabrice G. Gritti</li><li>Davy Guillarme</li><li>Kenji Hamase</li><li>Gérard Hopfgartner</li><li>Christian Huber</li><li>Tomáš Jungwirth</li><li>Jörg P. Kutter</li><li>Michael Lämmerhofer</li><li>Frédéric Lynen</li><li>John A. McLean</li><li>Peter Meikle</li><li>Myeong Hee Moon</li><li>Bob Pirok</li><li>Giorgia Purcaro</li><li>Koen Sandra</li><li>Oliver J. Schmitz</li><li>Dwight R. Stoll</li><li>František Švec</li><li>Zoltan Takats</li><li>Mario Thevis</li><li>André de Villiers</li><li>Caroline West</li><li>Steven Ray Wilson</li><li>Adam T. Woolley</li><li>Guowang Xu</li><li>John R. Yates</li></ul><h4>Opportunities for Young Scientists:</h4><ul><li>Dedicated sessions for young scientists with 27 slots for 15-minute presentations by early career researchers</li><li>An exceptionally low-priced package for young scientists covering symposium registration and 3 short courses</li><li>Travel grants to support the attendance of young scientists from around the world</li><li>A job fair to connect with future employers</li></ul><h4>Awards:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Prestigious awards in separation science, including the newly established Jandera Award and traditional Martin Medal, J. F. K. Huber Award, and Jubilee Medal</li><li>Best Poster Award</li></ul><h4>Social Events:</h4><ul><li>Welcome Reception – a relaxed evening to meet people and get into symposium mode</li><li>Gala Dinner at Žofín Palace - an evening with great food, conversation, and entertainment</li><li>Farewell drink</li></ul>

The Countdown Begins: ISC 2026 Key Dates & Updates

<h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.isc2026.org/">ABOUT ISC 2026</a></h3>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/314">International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)</a> represents the oldest conference series on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is one of the premier meetings series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.The major focus of the symposium will be on the impact of chromatography and separation science to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, environmental, food and health industry, as well as science and medicine. The symposium programme will reflect these themes and highlight new challenges and emerging opportunities for the science and marketing of separation and detection systems and methods.As an integral part of the scientific programme of lectures and poster sessions, an international exhibition and vendor seminars on instrumentation and services for chromatography, separation science and mass spectrometry will be organised. ISC 2026 will provide the perfect forum for attendees from academia, industry and government research institutions for scientific exchange and networking.<h3>ISC 2026 SYMPOSIUM KEY DATES</h3><h4>6-10 SEPTEMBER 2026</h4><ul><li>15 January 2026: Opening of Early-bird Registration &amp; Abstract submission</li><li>11 March 2026: Deadline for abstract submission (orals)</li><li>21 April 2026: Sending acceptance letters (orals)</li><li>15 May 2026: Deadline of early-bird registration and payment &amp; Author registration deadline (orals)</li><li>1 June 2026: Preliminary detailed program on web</li><li>1 June 2026: Deadline for abstract submission (posters)</li><li>16 June 2026: Sending acceptance letters (posters)<ul><li>Authors who submit their abstracts with a poster preference by 5 May 2026 will be notified of the outcome by 12 May 2026 and will have the opportunity to register at the early-bird rate until 15 May 2026.</li></ul></li><li>30 June 2026: Author registration deadline (posters)</li><li>30 July 2026: Deadline for abstract submission (late-breaking posters)<ul><li>without the possibility of competing for the Best Poster Award</li></ul></li><li>11 August 2026: Sending acceptance letters (late-breaking posters)</li><li>18 August 2026: Author registration deadline (late-breaking posters)</li><li>25 August 2026: Deadline for late registration &amp; payment&nbsp;</li><li>6-10 September 2026: Symposium</li></ul><h3>REGISTRATION</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">Register HERE for the ISC 2026</a></blockquote><h4>REGISTRATION FEES in EUR including VAT&nbsp;</h4><h5>Early-Bird Registration (until 15 May 2026)</h5><ul><li>Industry: 850</li><li>Academic, Government: 650</li><li>Student*: 290</li><li>Student* + 3 short courses: 390</li><li>Short Courses**: 190</li><li>Accompanying Persons: 190</li><li>Gala Dinner: 100</li></ul><h5>Late Registration</h5><ul><li>Industry: 1,000</li><li>Academic, Government: 780</li><li>Student*: 340</li><li>Student* + 3 short courses: -</li><li>Short Courses**: 230</li><li>Accompanying Persons: 190</li><li>Gala Dinner: 100</li></ul><h5>Onsite Registration</h5><ul><li>Industry: 1,150</li><li>Academic, Government: 890</li><li>Student*: 390</li><li>Student* + 3 short courses: -</li><li>Short Courses**: 270</li><li>Accompanying Persons: 190</li><li>Gala Dinner: 100</li></ul>*The student fee applies only to full-time students. This does not include individuals who are employed and pursuing a PhD or other degree part-time. Participants registering under this category are required to upload a valid proof of full time student status (e.g., confirmation from the university or a student ID) directly in the registration form.**The price covers up to 3 short courses for a single flat rate.All the above fees are in EUR and include a local VAT of 21 %.FULL REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE:&nbsp;<ul><li>Access to oral and poster sessions&nbsp;</li><li>Access to the exhibition hall&nbsp;</li><li>Welcome Reception on Sunday, 6 September 2026&nbsp;</li><li>Scheduled lunches and coffee breaks as per the programme&nbsp;</li><li>Electronic Book of Abstracts&nbsp;</li><li>Prague public transportation pass&nbsp;</li></ul>ACCOMPANYING PERSON FEES INCLUDE:&nbsp;<ul><li>Access to the exhibition hall&nbsp;</li><li>Welcome Reception on Sunday, 6 September 2026&nbsp;</li><li>Scheduled lunches and coffee breaks as per the programme&nbsp;</li></ul>The accompanying persons do not have access to the scientific programme.&nbsp;<h3>ABSTRACT SUBMISSION</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">Submit your Abstract HERE</a></blockquote><h4>GENERAL INFORMATION &amp; DEADLINES&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Abstracts must be submitted electronically via the Online Portal. The abstract submission deadlines depend on the authors’ presentation preference and are as follows:<ul><li>Oral Presentation: 11 March 2026</li><li>Poster Presentation: 1 June 2026</li><li>Late-Breaking Poster: 30 July 2026</li></ul></li></ul>The submitted abstracts can be modified until 11 March 2026 for oral presentations and 1 June 2026 for poster presentations to be included in the preliminary program. After the submission deadlines, all abstracts will automatically be considered final.Abstracts received by e-mail or after the deadlines will not be considered for the ISC 2026 Symposium.<ul><li>Abstracts must be submitted under one of the designated scientific topics, categorized into three parallel program tracks.</li><li>The abstracts with oral presentation preference will be reviewed by the ISC 2026 Scientific Committee, which will assess both their formal aspects and scientific content. The abstracts with poster preference will be reviewed by the Local Organising Committee, which will decide which abstracts are accepted and may reconsider the final presentation type if necessary.</li><li>All presenting authors who selected the oral presentation preference will receive an acceptance or rejection notification via e-mail by 21 April 2026. Authors who submit their abstracts with a poster preference by 5 May 2026 will be notified of the outcome by 12 May 2026 and will have the opportunity to register at the early-bird rate until 15 May 2026.&nbsp; All the other abstracts with poster preference submitted after 5 May 2026 will be notified of the outcome by 16 June 2026, and by 11 August 2026 for late-breaking poster presentations.</li><li>Accepted and registered abstracts will be published in the Abstract Book. Please ensure that your abstract has been carefully checked for correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and formal structure. Authors are fully responsible for the abstract content. The organizer reserves the right to edit the accepted abstracts prior to publication if necessary. Please note that late-breaking posters will not be included in the electronic Abstract Book.</li><li>All oral presenting authors are required to register by 15 May 2026. Any oral presentation whose presenting author is not registered by this date will be withdrawn from the program. The author registration deadline is 30 June 2026 for accepted poster authors and 18 August 2026 for accepted late-breaking poster authors.</li><li>The number of abstracts submitted per presenting author is limited to one. Once the submission is completed, the system will not allow additional abstracts to be submitted. You may be listed as a co-author on other abstracts but not as the presenting author.</li><li>Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment to attend the symposium or to send a qualified substitute who is capable of presenting the work and answering related questions.</li><li>An invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to cover travel, accommodation, or registration expenses associated with the symposium.</li></ul><h4>ABSTRACT FORMATTING GUIDELINES</h4><ul><li>All abstracts must be written in English.</li><li>A preferred presentation type must be selected during submission from the following options:<ul><li>Oral Presentation</li><li>Oral Presentation or Poster Presentation</li><li>Poster Presentation</li></ul></li><li>The abstract title is limited to 180 characters and must use Sentence case – capitalizing only the first word and any proper nouns, while keeping all other words in lowercase (e.g., This is the title of my abstract).</li><li>Up to 16 authors may be listed for one abstract (including the presenting author).</li><li>The first author listed is considered the main author.</li><li>The abstract text must not exceed 400 words.</li><li>Figures or images are not permitted in the abstract text.</li><li>Adding references is optional. If you wish to include references in your abstract, please note that they count toward the abstract word limit, and you are requested to use the following citation style (see example):<ul><li>[1] J. van der Geer, T. Handgraaf, R.A. Lupton, J. Sci. Commun. 163 (2020) 51 – 59.</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Destination</h3><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.isc2026.org/czech-republic/">THE CZECH REPUBLIC</a></h4>The Czech Republic is a rather small but charming country situated in the very heart of Europe. Since medieval times it has been a crossroad of intellectual, artistic and culinary influences but also a centre of conflicts.The official language is Czech. It is very similar to Slovak and Polish. They all belong to the group of West Slavic languages. Czech is a particularly difficult language to learn, since the endings of words change due to many different grammar rules.<h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.isc2026.org/prague-2/">PRAGUE</a></h4>The capital city of the Czech Republic is poetically considered to be the heart of the European continent. The history is deeply rooted in every building and you can feel the cultural spirit in every step. Different architectural styles have been preserved throughout the wars and years of the communist era so the visitors may compose their own image of Prague. With the Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world on one side, facing the Dancing House representing the contemporary architectural tendencies on the other side, visitors can appreciate the centuries of history embedded in the buildings. Prague is not only a city of historical monuments, but also a city for living, where culture is an integral part of things. It is not surprising to find that it has been a source of inspiration for famous Prague residents and personalities, such as Einstein, Kafka, Mozart, van Beethoven.At the same time, growing since the Velvet Revolution, Prague, the meeting point of Eastern and Western Europe has quickly become a site to host multiple scientific conferences and cultural events. The same goes for movie makers who just love coming to Prague and making it the scene of their movies. You may have seen Prague in motion pictures such as The Bourne Identity (2002), The Illusionist (2006), Casino Royale (2006), Mission: Impossible (1996), and Amadeus (1984).<h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.isc2026.org/venue/">VENUE</a></h4>PRAGUE – A ONE STOP SOLUTIONWith all of the key requirements in one reconstructed building and just 5 minutes to the city centre using the complimentary public transport ticket, Prague provides a fantastically convenient solution for all ISC delegates.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ISC_2026_Prague_Congress_Centre_PCC_c325e20e9a.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: Prague Congress Centre" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ISC_2026_Prague_Congress_Centre_PCC_c325e20e9a.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1500" height="1000">

ISC 2026 - Registration and Abstract Submission Open!

<h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.isc2026.org/">ISC 2026</a></h3>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/314">International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)</a> represents the oldest conference series on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is one of the premier meetings series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.The major focus of the symposium will be on the impact of chromatography and separation science to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, environmental, food and health industry, as well as science and medicine. The symposium programme will reflect these themes and highlight new challenges and emerging opportunities for the science and marketing of separation and detection systems and methods.As an integral part of the scientific programme of lectures and poster sessions, an international exhibition and vendor seminars on instrumentation and services for chromatography, separation science and mass spectrometry will be organised. ISC 2026 will provide the perfect forum for attendees from academia, industry and government research institutions for scientific exchange and networking.<h3>ISC 2026 SYMPOSIUM KEY DATES</h3><h4>6-10 SEPTEMBER 2026</h4><ul><li>15 January 2026: Opening of Early-bird Registration &amp; Abstract submission</li><li>11 March 2026: Deadline for abstract submission (orals)</li><li>21 April 2026: Sending acceptance letters (orals)</li><li>15 May 2026: Deadline of early-bird registration and payment &amp; Author registration deadline (orals)</li><li>1 June 2026: Preliminary detailed program on web</li><li>1 June 2026: Deadline for abstract submission (posters)</li><li>16 June 2026: Sending acceptance letters (posters)<ul><li>Authors who submit their abstracts with a poster preference by 5 May 2026 will be notified of the outcome by 12 May 2026 and will have the opportunity to register at the early-bird rate until 15 May 2026.</li></ul></li><li>30 June 2026: Author registration deadline (posters)</li><li>30 July 2026: Deadline for abstract submission (late-breaking posters)<ul><li>without the possibility of competing for the Best Poster Award</li></ul></li><li>11 August 2026: Sending acceptance letters (late-breaking posters)</li><li>18 August 2026: Author registration deadline (late-breaking posters)</li><li>25 August 2026: Deadline for late registration &amp; payment&nbsp;</li><li>6-10 September 2026: Symposium</li></ul><h3>REGISTRATION</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">Register HERE for the ISC 2026</a></blockquote><h3>ABSTRACT SUBMISSION</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">Submit your Abstract HERE</a></blockquote><h3>SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM</h3><h4>SHORT COURSES</h4><h5>SC 2 The Analytical Procedure Lifecycle Approach: from Procedure Design to Performance Assessment using AQbD Principles</h5>🗓️ SUNDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2026🕗 8:30 – 11:45Not only the pharma and biopharmaceutical industry, but also academic laboratories, are increasingly embracing risk-based approaches such as the analytical procedure lifecycle approach to enhance analytical procedure management, as highlighted in recent guidelines such as USP &lt;1220&gt; and ICH Q14/Q2(R2). These guidelines emphasize the integration of Analytical Quality by Design (AQbD) principles to ensure robust, reliable, and fit-for-purpose analytical procedures throughout the procedure lifecycle.This course offers a comprehensive overview of the Analytical Procedure Lifecycle (APLC) framework, emphasizing best practices for procedure design and the application of quality risk management principles in analytical procedure management. &nbsp;Key topics include:<ul><li>defining Analytical Target Profile (ATP) performance requirements</li><li>utilizing enhanced approaches and risk assessment tools (e.g., Design of Experiments (DoE) and modelling tools) for procedure design</li><li>performing advanced robustness assessments</li><li>establishing the Method Operable Design Region (MODR) and develop analytical control strategies.</li></ul>The assessment of analytical methods performance according to ICH Q14 and ICH Q2(R2) is also discussed, from response function evaluation to accuracy and precision either in a traditional or enhanced validation approach. The question about appropriate statistical intervals to be used for this task is answered, proposals are given to estimate procedure performance in routine use according to the recent revision of USP &lt;1225&gt; “Validation of analytical procedures”.The course highlights practical approaches, supported by case studies, to demonstrate the real-world implementation of these concepts for small and large molecules. Additionally, a brief overview of Stage 3—Procedure Performance Qualification and Ongoing Performance Verification—will be presented, including discussions on recent guidelines such as USP &lt;1221&gt;.&nbsp;<h4>Lecturers</h4><h5>Jean-Marc Roussel</h5><ul><li>Jean-Marc Roussel holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry and has been an associate to Paris-Saclay university for 12 years. With almost 40 years’ experience in the development and statistical assessment of analytical methods, he is an independent consultant since 2002 and is deeply involved in the concept of Analytical Methods Life Cycle, particularly as co-designer of NeoLiCy® software for statistical evaluation of analytical methods. He is with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Pharmaceutical Analysis Lifecycle and Data Science Experts Committee, and with several experts’ committees from the French Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Techniques (SFSTP) and A3P association.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Jean_Marc_Roussel_23043079e7.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: Jean-Marc Roussel" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Jean_Marc_Roussel_23043079e7.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="500"><h5>Amanda Guiraldelli Mahr</h5><ul><li>Amanda Guiraldelli Mahr is a senior scientist at the RIC group in Belgium, specialized in chromatographic and LC-MS strategies for biopharmaceutical and small molecule analysis. With more than 17 years of experience in analytical development, she leads the design and qualification of procedures for release testing, stability studies, and structural characterization of monoclonal antibodies, peptides, and oligonucleotides, with strong expertise in SEC, IEX, RPLC, HILIC, HIC, and high-resolution MS workflows. She drives the implementation of ICH Q2(R2), Q14, and Analytical Quality by Design (AQbD) principles in collaboration with global biopharmaceutical partners. Amanda serves as a member of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Pharmaceutical Analytical Lifecycle and Data Science Expert Committee and is a board member of the ECA Analytical Quality Control Group. Before joining RIC, she spent more than 12 years at USP, where she worked both as a Senior Scientist – leading method development and validation projects, impurity analysis by LC-MS/GC-MS, and reference standards characterization by LC-HRMS – and as a Scientific Affairs Manager, contributing to major standards such as &lt;1220&gt; and &lt;1225&gt; and driving initiatives in AQbD, predictive modeling, and analytical procedure lifecycle management. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy–Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, and has been a visiting scientist at TU Berlin and Leiden University, focusing on LC-HRMS-based protein analysis.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Amanda_Guiraldelli_Mahr_9b23ed434b.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: Amanda-Guiraldelli-Mahr" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Amanda_Guiraldelli_Mahr_9b23ed434b.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="500">

ISC 2026 Short Course 2 - The Analytical Procedure Lifecycle Approach: from Procedure Design to Performance Assessment using AQbD Principles

<h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.isc2026.org/">ISC 2026</a></h3>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/314">International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)</a> represents the oldest conference series on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is one of the premier meetings series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.The major focus of the symposium will be on the impact of chromatography and separation science to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, environmental, food and health industry, as well as science and medicine. The symposium programme will reflect these themes and highlight new challenges and emerging opportunities for the science and marketing of separation and detection systems and methods.As an integral part of the scientific programme of lectures and poster sessions, an international exhibition and vendor seminars on instrumentation and services for chromatography, separation science and mass spectrometry will be organised. ISC 2026 will provide the perfect forum for attendees from academia, industry and government research institutions for scientific exchange and networking.<h3>ISC 2026 SYMPOSIUM KEY DATES</h3><h4>6-10 SEPTEMBER 2026</h4><ul><li>15 January 2026: Opening of Early-bird Registration &amp; Abstract submission</li><li>11 March 2026: Deadline for abstract submission (orals)</li><li>21 April 2026: Sending acceptance letters (orals)</li><li>15 May 2026: Deadline of early-bird registration and payment &amp; Author registration deadline (orals)</li><li>1 June 2026: Preliminary detailed program on web</li><li>1 June 2026: Deadline for abstract submission (posters)</li><li>16 June 2026: Sending acceptance letters (posters)<ul><li>Authors who submit their abstracts with a poster preference by 5 May 2026 will be notified of the outcome by 12 May 2026 and will have the opportunity to register at the early-bird rate until 15 May 2026.</li></ul></li><li>30 June 2026: Author registration deadline (posters)</li><li>30 July 2026: Deadline for abstract submission (late-breaking posters)<ul><li>without the possibility of competing for the Best Poster Award</li></ul></li><li>11 August 2026: Sending acceptance letters (late-breaking posters)</li><li>18 August 2026: Author registration deadline (late-breaking posters)</li><li>25 August 2026: Deadline for late registration &amp; payment&nbsp;</li><li>6-10 September 2026: Symposium</li></ul><h3>REGISTRATION</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">Register HERE for the ISC 2026</a></blockquote><h3>ABSTRACT SUBMISSION</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">Submit your Abstract HERE</a></blockquote><h3>SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM</h3><h4>SHORT COURSES</h4><h5>SC 3 Interpretation of Mass Spectra: Basic Introduction for Chromatographers</h5>🗓️ SUNDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2026🕗 8:30 – 11:45Mass spectrometry has become an essential tool in modern liquid chromatography, yet many chromatographers receive limited formal training in mass-spectral interpretation. This introductory short course provides a practical guide to understanding and interpreting mass spectra generated by the atmospheric-pressure ionization techniques coupled with LC: electrospray ionization (ESI), atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization (APCI), and atmospheric-pressure photoionization (APPI). The course begins by outlining the information that mass spectrometry adds beyond a chromatogram and clarifying which analytical questions mass spectrometry can – and cannot – answer. Participants receive a concise refresher on mass-spectrometric fundamentals, along with an introduction to key terminology. The principles and practical consequences of ionization methods are then discussed, with emphasis on how ionization physics, LC conditions, and mobile-phase additives shape spectral appearance. Building on this foundation, the course develops practical skills for interpreting LC-ESI spectra: locating the molecular ion, determining charge state, recognizing common adducts, distinguishing in-source artefacts, and using isotope patterns to support elemental-composition hypotheses. Participants then explore how MS/MS fragmentation provides structural clues, with straightforward rules of thumb for neutral losses and class-specific fragmentation behaviors. The course concludes with an integrative exercise that synthesizes chromatographic, full-scan, and MS/MS information to support spectral interpretation. By the end, participants will be equipped with the essential skills needed to interpret LC-MS spectra effectively and to apply mass-spectrometric reasoning in routine chromatographic analysis.&nbsp;<h4>Lecturers</h4><h5>Josef Cvačka</h5><ul><li>Josef Cvačka is head of the Mass Spectrometry Group at the Institute of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/62">Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences</a> and an associate professor at the Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague. His research focuses on the structural analysis of bioactive organic compounds using advanced mass-spectrometric techniques. He develops methods for pinpointing double-bond and methyl-branching positions in lipids and aims to discover new lipid classes in biological samples. His laboratory also designs new ion sources for MS and HPLC/MS. He teaches and supervises students at Charles University and founded the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Czech+Museum+of+Mass+Spectrometry">Czech Museum of Mass Spectrometry</a>.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Josef_Cvacka_5cc8a0d1d4.jpg" alt="ISC 2026: Josef Cvačka" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Josef_Cvacka_5cc8a0d1d4.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="510" height="510">

ISC 2026 Short Course 3 - Interpretation of Mass Spectra: Basic Introduction for Chromatographers

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

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