16th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop (MDCW)

In 2025, the 16th workshop will be hosted in person in Liege, Belgium. The workshop will be shared between key speaker presentations, flash presentations, poster presentations, and focus group discussions on the challenges and the futures of the field. The workshop is dedicated to all multidimensional techniques.

We hope to see you there!

The content and recordings of lectures from previous years

💡 15th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop (MDCW)

💡 14th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop (MDCW)

💡 LabRulez YouTube channel: The Multidimensional Chromatography (MDC) Workshop playlist with recorded presentations

Registration - 2025

Follow the link below to the registration page. A copy of your responses will be sent to you after you complete the form.

👉 Registration - 2025

The registration deadline is January 1st, 2025.

Key Dates

• May 1, 2024: Registration and abstract submission open
• June 1, 2024: Sponsorship agreement deadline
• August 30, 2024: Deadline for abstract submission
• September 15, 2024: Notification of abstract acceptances
• October 30, 2024: Preliminary program release
• November 30, 2024: Deadline for last minute posters
• December 31st, 2024: Deadline to book conference hotel at special rate
• January 1, 2025: Registration deadline and final program release
• February 2, 2025: Short Course (registration details forthcoming)
• February 3-5, 2025: Conference dates

Abstract Submission - 2025

Abstracts to be considered for an oral presentation must be submitted by Aug 30, 2024 for consideration. Poster abstracts can be submitted before Aug 30, 2024 for inclusion in the preliminary program. Additional last minute posters will be accepted until November 30, 2024 for the final program.

👉 SUBMIT ABSTRACT HERE

Presentation guidelines

Poster

• Please note: As presenting author, it is your responsibility to print and bring your poster with you. We do not offer printing services for posters nor do we accept mailed posters.
• Please bring your poster in hard copy with you to the conference. All posters should be set up prior to the poster session (during registration or on breaks).
• Posters should be prepared in A0 vertical format (or 36" wide by 48" tall).
• Poster presenters must be present at their poster during the poster session. There will be further times available for viewing posters during breaks and authors can optionally stand with their posters during coffee breaks if they so wish.

Oral

• Prepare your presentation as Powerpoint or PDF document
• Use the following file name format: LASTNAME_PRESENTATIONCODE
• Use a 16:9 slide format for optimal display. Presentations in 4:3 will also be accommodated.
• You will have the possibility to use a headset or a portable microphone.
• You will have a laser pointer with a slide change button.
• Make sure to keep a couple of minutes for questions within your allocated time.
• Prior to your session, please check in and introduce yourself to the conference or session chairs.
• You will be asked to upload your file in advance. Please check your email for instructions to upload your presentation by the deadline instructed. Typically we require the presentation at least 1 week before the conference start date.

Program

The Preliminary Program, Guidebook, and the Abstract book can be downloaded below when available. The Guidebook contains the program and all other pertinent conference information.

• Preliminary Program
• Final Guidebook
• Abstract Book

Keynote Speakers 2025

MDCW: Keynote Speakers 2025: (left to right) Dr. Karine Faure, Dr. Patrik Petersson, Dr. Pascal Cardinael, Dr. Thomas Dutriez.

Dr. Karine Faure

• Senior Scientist, Institute of Analytical Sciences, CNRS University Lyon

Title of Keynote Lecture: Introducing Supercritical Fluid Chromatography in the Community of Multidimensional Chromatography

Karine Faure received her MSc in Chemical Engineering from Ecole Ingénieur Toulouse, France and her PhD in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork, Ireland. Passionate about separation sciences, she has worked over the course of her career on electrophoresis, miniaturised liquid chromatography, preparative chromatography and multidimensional liquid chromatography. She authored 43 publications and 5 book chapters. Her research focuses on the development of multidimensional techniques using liquid chromatography and supercritical fluid chromatography for the non-targeted analysis of natural products and renewable materials.

Dr. Patrik Petersson

• Principal Scientist, Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Title of Keynote Lecture: Application of 2D-LC-MS for analysis of pharmaceutical peptides

Patrik Petersson is a Principal Scientist at Ferring Pharmaceuticals in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has been working within the pharmaceutical industry with the development of analytical separation methods for 29 years within research as well as all phases of development.  During the time within industry the link to the academia has been maintained through collaborations, teaching and supervision of MSc/PhD students.  This has resulted in 71 publications and 31 oral presentations at national/international conferences.  The majority related to chromatography but also capillary electrophoresis and modelling/chemometrics.

Dr. Pascal Cardinael

• Professor, University of Rouen Normandy

Title of Keynote Lecture: How to design microcolumns for comprehensive GC

Pascal Cardinael obtained his Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry in 2000 from the University of Rouen (France). In 2002, he became a Lecturer at the Laboratory of Separative Methods and Sciences UR3333 at the University of Rouen Normandy, and was appointed Professor of Analytical Chemistry in 2011. He has been managing the Laboratory since 2022. The Laboratory focuses on the development of new stationary phases and miniaturized columns for Gas Chromatography and High Performance Liquid Chromatography for space exploration missions and on-site monitoring. All practical and fundamental aspects of comprehensive two-dimensional Gas Chromatography are also studied, including miniaturization, modulator technology, retention modeling, and coupling with high-resolution mass spectrometry.

Dr. Thomas Dutriez

• Senior Manager, PSS Labs CoE, Givaudan International

Title of Keynote Lecture: GC×GC-MS - Fragrance Allergens - The Olympic Gold Standard

Thomas Dutriez obtained his Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry in 2010 from the University of Paris (France) and IFP Energies nouvelles. He then continued his career as a scientist in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry at DSM (Netherlands), during which his work on comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography was awarded by the John B. Phillips award in 2013. In 2014, he joined Givaudan International (Switzerland) to establish the analytical laboratory dedicated to quantifying regulated substances in fragrance ingredients. Currently, he leads the Product Safety Sciences Laboratories at Givaudan International, a center of Excellence dedicated to conducting regulatory analytical and environmental studies at a global level to address the growing regulatory requirements.

Guided Discussion Groups 2024

Advantages and Limitations of GC×GC in Government and Industrial Laboratories

• Haleigh Boswell (Chevron Technology Center)
• Sarah Prebihalo (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

Comprehensive gas chromatography (GC×GC) is a common technique used in government and industrial laboratories; however, it has struggled to gain widespread acceptance due to perceived complexity and a lack of standardized and validated methods. Furthermore, the technique is not directly comparable to historical data sets and previously used analytical techniques. Overcoming these challenges and limitations in non-academic laboratories is a critical aspect of research by experts and advanced GC×GC users. Advanced users must be vocal advocates, highlighting the advantages of GC×GC in cases where the additional separation data can be advantageous. By addressing the benefits and limitations of this technique, this discussion will aim to address how we may elevate GC×GC in industrial and government laboratories, including, but not limited to, the role of obtaining employment in these sectors, allowing for further integration into the GC×GC community.

Preliminary Results in the Development of a System Performance Standard Reference Test Mixture for Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography

• Jean-Marie D. Dimandja (FDA/ORA)
• Pierre-Hugues Stefanuto (University of Liege)

GC×GC system performance is influenced by many parameters, including modulator type, column set, detection method, and data processing software. This discussion will be focused on the development of a standard test mixture that can be used to compare GC×GC system performance across instruments and laboratories.

Focus Groups 2025

If you are interested in hosting a focus group in 2025, please email us to express interest at [email protected]

Organizing Committee

• Katelynn Perrault (William & Mary, Assistant Professor)

• Pierre-Hugues Stefanuto (University of Liège, Senior Scientist)

• Dwight Stoll (Gustavus Adolphus College, Professor)

• Petr Vozka (California State LA, Assistant Professor)

MDCW: MDCW 2025 organizing committee.

Sponsors 2025

GOLD SPONSORS

LECO

JEOL

MDCW: MDCW 2025 Gold Sponsors.

SILVER SPONSORS SPONSORS

SpectralWorks

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SepSolve Analytical

TRAJAN

MDCW: MDCW 2025 Silver Sponsors.