<p><strong>In this troubleshooting tip, Genevie Hodson, Senior Manager of Technical Support and Applications at Phenomenex, addresses a common solid phase extraction (SPE) question:</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>"My sample won't flow through my SPE cartridge. Why is this happening?"</strong></p></blockquote><p>Several factors can contribute to flow problems during SPE. A systematic troubleshooting approach can help identify the root cause and restore proper cartridge performance.</p><h3><strong>Identifying When the Flow Problem Occurs</strong></h3><p>The first step in troubleshooting is determining <strong>when</strong> the flow issue appears.</p><p>Ask the following question:</p><ul><li>Does the problem occur during the <strong>sample loading step</strong>?</li><li>Or does it occur <strong>before sample loading</strong>, during cartridge conditioning or when running blanks?</li></ul><p>The timing of the problem can help identify its underlying cause.</p><h3><strong>Cause 1: Viscous or Cloudy Samples</strong></h3><h4><strong>Description</strong></h4><p>Samples that are thick, highly viscous, or contain large amounts of particulate matter can restrict flow through the SPE sorbent.</p><h4><strong>Recommended Actions</strong></h4><p>Before SPE, the sample should be:</p><ul><li>Diluted</li><li>Centrifuged</li><li>Filtered</li></ul><p>Another option is selecting a sorbent with a larger particle size.</p><h4><strong>Example</strong></h4><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=6&amp;manufacturerItems=50&amp;search=x"><strong>Strata-X</strong></a> – 33 µm particle size</li><li><strong>Strata XL</strong> – 100 µm particle size</li></ul><p>The larger particle size of Strata XL is better suited for viscous samples and can improve flow performance.</p><h4><strong>When This Problem Appears</strong></h4><p>If sample viscosity or particulate content is the cause, the flow issue will typically occur during the <strong>sample loading step</strong>.</p><h3><strong>Cause 2: Insufficient Manifold Pressure</strong></h3><h4><strong>Description</strong></h4><ul><li>Flow problems may originate from the SPE manifold or instrumentation.</li><li>The applied pressure must be sufficient to generate proper flow through the cartridge.</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Actions</strong></h4><p>Check:</p><ul><li>The SPE manifold</li><li>Associated instrumentation</li><li>Individual manifold positions</li></ul><p>In some cases, a specific position within the manifold may be responsible for the problem.</p><h4><strong>When This Problem Appears</strong></h4><p>If manifold pressure is the issue, poor flow will typically be observed during:</p><ul><li>Conditioning steps</li><li>Blank runs</li></ul><h3><strong>Cause 3: Immiscible Solvents</strong></h3><h4><strong>Description</strong></h4><p>Using solvents that are not mutually miscible can interfere with flow through the SPE cartridge.</p><h4><strong>Recommended Actions</strong></h4><p>Always use solvents that are miscible with each other.</p><h4><strong>Example</strong></h4><ul><li>Hexane</li><li>Water</li></ul><p>These solvents are immiscible and may cause flow problems if used together.</p><h4><strong>When This Problem Appears</strong></h4><p>Flow issues caused by solvent incompatibility are generally observed during:</p><ul><li>Conditioning steps</li><li>Blank runs</li></ul><h3><strong>Cause 4: Precipitation and Protein Build-Up</strong></h3><h4><strong>Description</strong></h4><ul><li>Sample constituents or proteins may precipitate and clog the sorbent bed.</li><li>This blockage can significantly restrict or stop flow through the cartridge.</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Actions</strong></h4><p>Possible corrective actions include:</p><ul><li>Diluting the sample</li><li>Reducing sample volume</li><li>Avoiding denaturing solvents</li><li>Washing the sorbent with a low ionic strength buffer before the regular wash step</li></ul><h4><strong>When This Problem Appears</strong></h4><p>If protein precipitation or sample-derived precipitates are responsible, the flow problem will typically occur <strong>after the sample has been loaded</strong>.</p><h3><strong>Systematic Troubleshooting Approach</strong></h3><p>When investigating SPE flow issues, use a systematic elimination strategy.</p><h3><strong>Key Principle</strong></h3><ul><li>Evaluate one variable at a time and isolate potential causes individually.</li><li>This approach helps identify the true root cause rather than changing multiple parameters simultaneously.</li></ul><h3><strong>Summary of Common SPE Flow Problems</strong></h3><h5><strong>Cause &nbsp; / &nbsp; Typical Observation Point &nbsp; / &nbsp; Suggested Solution</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Viscous or cloudy sample: </strong>During sample loading - Dilute, centrifuge, filter, or use larger particle size sorbent</li><li><strong>Insufficient manifold pressure: </strong>Conditioning or blanks - Check manifold and instrumentation</li><li><strong>Immiscible solvents:</strong> Conditioning or blanks - Use only miscible solvents</li><li><strong>Precipitation or proteins: </strong>After sample loading - Dilute sample, reduce volume, avoid denaturing solvents, use low ionic strength buffer wash</li></ul><h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3><p>Flow problems in SPE can arise from several common sources, including viscous samples, insufficient manifold pressure, incompatible solvents, and precipitation of sample components or proteins. Determining exactly when the problem occurs during the SPE workflow is a critical first step in troubleshooting. A systematic, one-variable-at-a-time approach allows the root cause to be identified efficiently and corrective actions to be implemented.</p>

SPE Troubleshooting: Why Won't My Sample Flow Through the SPE Cartridge?

<p><span><strong>Time is running out to take advantage of discounted registration fees for the 19th Czech-Slovak Spectroscopic Conference (19th CSSC), one of the leading scientific events dedicated to spectroscopy and spectrometry in Central Europe. Researchers, students, instrument specialists, and industry professionals are invited to join the conference at the Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc. The Early Bird registration period and the deadline for lecture and poster abstract submission both end on June 15, 2026.&nbsp;</strong></span></p><h3><strong>Registration</strong></h3><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important"><strong>👉</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cssc2026.spektroskopie.cz/registration_online"><strong>Online registration form</strong></a></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Registration Fees</strong></h4><h5><strong>Early (before June 15, 2026)</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Participant (Member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>10 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Participant (Non-member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>14 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Students: </strong>7 000 CZK&nbsp;</li><li><strong>1-day registration:</strong> 5 000 CZK</li><li><strong>Accompanying person*: </strong>5 000 CZK</li></ul><h5><strong>Regular (after June 15, 2026)</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Participant (Member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>13 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Participant (Non-member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>18 200 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Students: </strong>9 100 CZK&nbsp;</li><li><strong>1-day registration:</strong> 6 500 CZK</li><li><strong>Accompanying person*: </strong>6 500 CZK</li></ul><p><i>* The accompanying person does not have access to the scientific programme</i></p><p><strong>The conference fee is calculated with VAT</strong> and includes:</p><ul><li>attendance to lectures and poster session</li><li>book of abstracts (electronic version)</li><li>booklet</li><li>lunches, refreshments (coffee/tea breaks)</li><li>excursion</li><li>attendance at Welcome Party and Gala Dinner.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>For an accompanying person</strong>, the conference fee includes the Welcome Party, the excursion and the Conference Dinner. The Conference Dinner is not included in the 1-day registration. This payment should be arranged with the Organising Committee.</p><p><i><strong>Accommodation is not included in the conference fee.</strong></i></p><h3><strong>Abstract submission</strong></h3><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important"><strong>👉</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cssc2026.spektroskopie.cz/abstract_submission_online"><i><strong>ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM</strong></i></a></p><p><strong>Deadline</strong> for lecture/poster abstract submission <strong>is June 15, 2026</strong></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Posters</strong></h4><p>Prepare your poster in<strong> English in the format A0</strong> vertically orientated (portrait). The presence of one of the authors at the poster is requested during the poster session. Materials for mounting posters will be available on the poster panels.</p><h4><strong>Lectures</strong></h4><p>Prepare your <strong>presentation in English</strong> in <strong>PowerPoint</strong> of Portable Document Format (<strong>pdf</strong>), both in format <strong>16:9</strong> (widescreen). <strong>Invited and oral lectures</strong> takes <strong>30</strong> and<strong> 20 minutes </strong>(including discussion), respectively.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>TOPICS &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h3><h4><strong>Czech - Slovak Spectroscopic Conference</strong></h4><ul><li>Atomic spectrometry (AAS, ICP-MS, AFS, OES, speciation analysis, etc.)</li><li>Molecular spectrometry/spectroscopy (UV-Vis, NMR, IR, Raman, circular dichroism, etc.)</li><li>New techniques and data processing methods in IR and Raman spectroscopy, Special methods of Raman spectroscopy (resonance Raman, SERS, SERRS, TERS)</li><li>XRF spectrometry (EDS, WDS, XRF, PIXE, etc.)</li><li>Mass spectrometry &amp; hyphenated techniques</li><li>Instrumental radioanalytical methods (Gamma spectroscopy, NAA, etc.)</li><li>Laser spectroscopy and special spectroscopy techniques</li><li>Sample preparation and introduction techniques</li><li>Applications &nbsp;of atomic and molecular spectroscopy</li><li>Statistics and metrology in spectroscopy</li></ul><h4><strong>Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Material Science</strong></h4><ul><li>Environmental, catalytic, biologic, medical applications</li><li>Magnetism, magnetic nanoparticles, molecular magnets</li><li>Nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanocomposites, core-shell nanoparticles, thin films</li><li>Nanomaterials in biomedicine</li><li>Nuclear forward scattering in materials science</li><li>Solid-state chemistry and physics</li><li>Industrial applications, corrosion</li><li>Instrumentation, software</li><li>Earth Science, Mineralogy and Archaeology</li></ul><h4><strong>Venue</strong></h4><h5><strong>Faculty of Science</strong></h5><ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li>17. listopadu 1192/12, &nbsp;Olomouc, Czech Republic</li></ul>

19th CSSC 2026: Early Bird Registration and Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching

<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezGCMS Library in the week of 8th June 2026? Check out new documents from the field of the gas phase, especially GC and GC/MS techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT GCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Agilent Technologies </strong>and<strong> Shimadzu</strong>, poster by <strong>MDCW / William &amp; Mary </strong>and brochure by<strong> Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Analysis of Bisphenol A in PET Granules Using the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=8890"><strong>Agilent 8890</strong></a><strong>/</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=5977C"><strong>5977C</strong></a><strong> GC/MS System</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_bisphenol_a_pet_granules_gc_ms_system_5994_9240en_agilent_b9b78ea413.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is commonly used in the food and beverage industry, as it is easy to recycle. Contaminants in recycled PET, including acetaldehyde, benzene, limonene, and bisphenol A (BPA), can migrate from the packaging into the contents, potentially affecting the safety and quality of the products stored inside.<sup>1</sup> Monitoring these contaminants is crucial for ensuring the quality of recycled PET products, as they can affect the physical, chemical, and sensory properties of recycled PET, potentially leading to product defects or health concerns.<sup>1</sup> FSSAI officially permits the use of recycled PET (rPET) in food packaging, subject to strict safety and quality standards. This regulatory change was formalized through amendments notified in March 2025, effective immediately.<sup>2</sup> All recycled plastics used in food contact applications must comply with stringent overall and specific migration limits to ensure no harmful chemical transfer into food. The recycling processes require validated decontamination steps to reduce contaminants to safe levels. Manufacturers must certify their packaging materials under FSSAI guidelines.&nbsp;</p><p>GC/MS plays a critical role in assessing the safety and suitability of recycled plastics for food‑contact applications. The method adopted in this work demonstrates the use of an Agilent 8890 GC system coupled with an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=5977C"><strong>Agilent 5977C GC/MS system</strong></a> for quantification of BPA in PET granules.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>This application note presents key strategies for the analysis of BPA in PET granules using GC/MS. The calibration used here ranged from 10 to 500 ng/mL, and the LOQ of the method was demonstrated at 500 ng/g for a PET sample. Repeatable results were found for six successive replicates of matrix-based standards at 100 ng/mL. Satisfactory recoveries were obtained for the tested matrix at 500 ng/g spiked concentration levels. Thus, this study demonstrates the applicability of this method for routine analysis of PET samples for identification and quantification of BPA.</p><h3><strong>2. MDCW / William &amp; Mary: Characterizing PqsE’s enzymatic activity in Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Volatile Organic Compound analysis with GC×GC-TOFMS</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Zimmermann_Nicolas_a9c80563a3.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen commonly associated with severe respiratory infections in immunocompromised patients. The pathogenic behaviors of P. aeruginosa are controlled by a cell-to-cell communication system called quorum sensing (QS). Many genes activated by QS include those responsible for forming biofilms and producing virulence factors. Interestingly, several virulence factors produced by P. aeruginosa are regulated by an interaction between a receptor, RhlR and a hydrolase, PqsE. Thus, the PqsE-RhlR interaction has become a target for antibiotic development and further characterization. Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography paired with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC×GC-TOFMS) was chosen for metabolomic analysis as it is known for its high sensitivity and improved peak capacity. With GC×GC-TOFMS, the volatile organic compound (VOC), acetophenone, was discovered and utilized to measure dose-dependent inhibition of PqsE’s enzymatic activity in vivo by the small molecule inhibitor, Vorinostat. Furthermore, additional VOCs were identified that could add additional insight to PqsE’s function.</p><h4><strong>Experimental:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>GC/MS:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/1097"><strong>Pegasus BTX (LECO)</strong></a> with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/82"><strong>LECO L-PAL3 Autosampler</strong></a></li><li><strong>Software:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/348"><strong>ChromaTOF Tile</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>Summary</strong></h4><p>Eight VOCs identified that show statistically significant concentration differences between WT and D73A samples. The VOC acetophenone can be used to measure the enzymatic inhibition of PqsE in vivo. Vorinostat displayed a dose-dependent decrease in acetophenone levels.</p><h3><strong>3. Shimadzu: Extractable Study of Container Closure Pack Used to Store Oral Drug Product Using Dynamic Headspace Technique</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_06_sip_gc_044_en_ef833b01f0.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h5><strong>User Benefits</strong></h5><ul><li>ASSP and simultaneous Scan/MRM analysis facilitating accurate qualitative identification and quantitation at the same time.</li><li>Dynamic headspace enables concentrating the analytes in cold trap with multi-injection count and helps to achieve higher sensitivity overstatic headspace, especially for trace level quantitation.</li></ul><p>Extractable and leachable (E &amp; L) studies are becoming increasingly important in the pharmaceutical industry as it is a mandatory requirement from FDA during filing of the drug product. The purpose of E &amp; L studies is to identify and evaluate possible toxicological risks. In this study, the regulatory references aim to identify traces of potential chemical substances. These substances may be harmful to patients due to their toxicity or may impact the activity of the drug product. Hence, to ensure the safety and efficacy of the drug throughout itsshelf-life, E &amp; L studies play an important role.&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>What Are Extractables and Leachables?&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>Extractables are organic and inorganic chemical entities that are released from a pharmaceutical packaging/delivery system, packaging component, or packaging material of construction into an extraction solvent under laboratory conditions[1].&nbsp;</p><p>Leachables are foreign organic and inorganic chemical entities that are present in a packaged drug product because they have leached into the packaged drug product from a packaging/delivery system, packaging component, or packaging material of construction under normal conditions of storage and use or during accelerated drug product stability studies[1].</p><h4><strong>Methods of Analysis</strong></h4><p>In this method, fifteen standards were analyzed by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=GCMSTQ8050+NX"><strong>GCMSTQ8050 NX</strong></a> with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=HS-20+NX"><strong>HS-20 NX</strong></a> (Trap) autosampler. For the method suitability, several important parameters like system suitability, linearity and precision were performed.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong>&nbsp;</h4><p>The chromatographic profile of solvent reflux experiment shows higher number of extractables than aqueous incubation. Furthermore, in aqueous incubation, the content of extractables is well below the AET level. Since, placebo of the ophthalmic drug product is completely aqueous, CCP used in the analysis is totally safe and can be used for the storage of Penicillin V.&nbsp;</p><p>Shimadzu’s GCMS-TQ provides high scan speed of 20000 amu/sec with ASSP technology enabling simultaneous SCAN/MRM analysis which is crucial in E&amp;L study.&nbsp;</p><p>Generally, if the drug product falls under parenteral and oral drug product (PODP), evaluation threshold will be at higher side due to having wider SCT. However, AET for Penicillin V was at too low to evaluate with liquid injection and static headspace technique. This has been proved with the trap headspace technology.&nbsp;</p><p>To analyze the complete extractable profile with the sample screening is only possible with dynamic headspace as most of the extractables were not detected in the injection acquired with static headspace.</p><h3><strong>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2419"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Exploris™ GC S Mass Spectrometer</strong></a></h3><ul><li>Brochure</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/br_004035_gc_orbitrap_exploris_gc_s_enviro_br004035_na_en_b1fad7f3af.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2419"><strong>Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Exploris GC S</strong></a> is a high-resolution GC-MS system designed specifically for environmental and food safety laboratories performing analysis of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Combining Orbitrap high-resolution accurate-mass (HRAM) technology with the proven Advanced Electron Ionization (AEI) source, the platform delivers exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, and robustness for demanding applications such as dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs, PFAS, pesticides, and emerging contaminants. The system is engineered to meet regulatory requirements while supporting multiple analytical workflows on a single instrument.</p><p>For dioxin and POPs analysis, the Orbitrap Exploris GC S offers performance traditionally associated with high-resolution magnetic sector instruments while providing a more streamlined and user-friendly workflow. The instrument achieves ultra-trace sensitivity, excellent repeatability, and regulatory-compliant mass resolution, supported by dedicated solutions including the TRACE Dioxin column, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/422"><strong>TriPlus RSH SMART</strong></a> autosampler, and Chromeleon Dioxin HRAM eWorkflow software. Automated method templates, built-in quality control checks, and compliance-ready reporting simplify implementation and routine operation, enabling laboratories to increase throughput while maintaining confidence in analytical results.</p><p>The platform also excels in pesticide screening and quantitation across complex food and environmental matrices. High-resolution full-scan acquisition, wide dynamic range, accurate-mass measurements, isotope pattern confirmation, and extensive spectral library matching allow confident identification and quantitation of hundreds of compounds in a single analysis. The ability to perform retrospective data analysis enables laboratories to answer new regulatory or research questions without reinjecting samples, providing flexibility for evolving analytical requirements.</p><p>Supporting the mass spectrometer is a complete analytical ecosystem that includes Chromeleon Chromatography Data System for compliant quantitation workflows, Compound Discoverer software for advanced unknown identification and statistical analysis, the modular <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/483"><strong>TRACE 1600 Series GC</strong></a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/422"><strong>TriPlus RSH SMART robotic autosampler</strong></a>. Together, these components provide a highly automated, future-ready platform that maximizes uptime, simplifies maintenance through NeverVent and modular GC technologies, and delivers reliable HRAM data for both routine monitoring and advanced environmental research.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>

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Ioannes Marcus Marci Spectroscopic Society is a voluntary organization of scientific, scientific-pedagogical and professional workers in the field of spectroscopy, or legal entities engaged in scientific and application activities in this field, associated with joint activities. SSJMM was founded in 1949.

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<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>High-performance plastics (polymers) are the backbone of modern aerospace, medical, analytical instrumentation, and energy technologies. Because they are designed to survive extreme heat and chemicals, they are notoriously difficult to break down and study. To build better materials and ensure they don’t fail, scientists need to understand their chemical composition including the additives and “building blocks” that give them their strength.</strong></p><p>This webinar demonstrates two specialized sample delivery techniques to characterize these materials without the need for elaborate sample preparation strategies:</p><ul><li><strong>Thermal Desorption: </strong>Controlled heating (up to 300 °C) of the plastic to release additives and potential contaminants.</li><li><strong>Pyrolysis: </strong>Using intense heat (greater than 600 °C) to break the plastic’s “backbone” into identifiable fragments.</li></ul><p>Combining these techniques with high-resolution GC-TOFMS enables detection of the complex chemical fingerprints for high-performance plastics like polyether ether ketone (PEEK, used in medical implants) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, commonly known as Teflon).</p><p>We will demonstrate a reliable method to analyze the chemistry of the world’s toughest plastics. This method will help manufacturers ensure their materials are pure, and ready for use in planes, electronics, and human bodies.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>David Alonso (Applications Chemist, LECO Corporation)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

LECO: Characterization of High-Performance Polymers Using Thermal Desorption/Pyrolysis and High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry 

Characterization of High-Performance Polymers Using Thermal Desorption/Pyrolysis and High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry 

Advanced GC-TOFMS workflows using thermal desorption and pyrolysis for chemical characterization of high-performance plastics like PEEK and PTFE.

Polymer characterization by TD/Pyrolysis & HRMS

<p><strong>PFAS &amp; Our Planet is a webinar series on PFAS testing in environmental samples, food and food contact materials, textiles and other materials. Alongside the laboratory and regulatory lens, the series addresses the broader planetary impact of PFAS, including their persistence and movement through water, soil, air, food systems, and materials. It brings together what laboratories and industry need to understand now: where PFAS rules are heading, which sample types are under increasing focus, what needs to be measured, and how those needs translate into method selection, workflow setup, and result reporting.</strong></p><h4><strong>Webinar Series Details</strong></h4><ul><li>One registration to attend the full three-part series</li><li>Questions for experts in advance and/or live Q&amp;A</li><li>Access to recorded sessions provided</li></ul><h4><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong>&nbsp;</h4><p>Environmental and water testing laboratories, food testing laboratories, food contact material and packaging laboratories, textile and materials testing laboratories, contract testing laboratories, public sector and regulatory laboratories, manufacturers of food, packaging, textiles, and consumer goods, quality, product safety, regulatory affairs, and sustainability functions, and research laboratories working on PFAS analysis.</p><h4><strong>Recommended for:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Analytical chemists, laboratory managers, QA/QC managers, regulatory affairs managers, food safety and product safety managers, environmental scientists, packaging and food contact materials specialists, textile and materials testing leads, sustainability and product stewardship managers, validation and method development scientists, and technical leaders in contract, public sector, and research laboratories.</p><h4><strong>Regulatory context covered:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>EU and U.S. PFAS developments, food contact and packaging measures, environmental monitoring frameworks, OEKO-TEX requirements for textiles and materials, Singapore’s food and water surveillance activity, India’s draft PFAS-related packaging amendment, and emerging movement in parts of Southeast Asia like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Philippines.</p><h3><strong>Textiles and Materials</strong></h3><p><strong>Textiles and treated materials are facing stronger PFAS scrutiny as product restrictions widen and supply chains are asked to verify material content more clearly. This session will cover the main external reference points shaping that shift, including the EU REACH PFAS restriction process and OEKO-TEX requirements, which have become highly relevant for textile and material suppliers serving global brands.</strong></p><p>It will then step into the laboratory workflow for textiles and related materials, covering extraction and cleanup, targeted LC/MS/MS for non-volatile PFAS, selected GC/MS/MS approaches for volatile PFAS where relevant, contamination control, and reporting formats suited to product verification. Regional context will be framed around export-market pull, buyer specifications, and certification-driven testing, which are often the main drivers for suppliers in South and Southeast Asia.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>David Saladin (Ecology Lab Team Leader, TESTEX AG, Swiss Textile Testing Institute)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Aimei Zou, Ph.D. (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Singapore)</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: PFAS & Our Planet: Textiles and Materials

PFAS & Our Planet: Textiles and Materials

PFAS in textiles webinar: regulations, LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS workflows, contamination control, and compliance for global supply chains.

<h3><strong>Real-Time Process Insights for Oil, Gas, &amp; Future Fuels with Raman Spectroscopy</strong></h3><h4><strong>A 5-Part Webinar Series</strong></h4><p>As the energy sector shifts toward more complex and dynamic processes, real-time analytics are essential for maintaining control, efficiency, and product quality. This 5-part webinar series explores how process Raman spectroscopy and integrated measurement solutions enable fast, in-line analysis across oil &amp; gas, power generation, and emerging energy applications.</p><h5><strong>What we'll cover:</strong></h5><p>Each session highlights practical approaches to improving process visibility, reducing analytical delays, and supporting faster decision-making for:</p><ul><li>Natural gas</li><li>Refined fuels</li><li>Hydrogen</li><li>Sustainable aviation fuels</li><li>Carbon capture</li><li>Power generation</li><li>Emerging energy applications</li></ul><h5><strong>This Series is Ideal For:</strong></h5><p>Process, operations, and instrumentation professionals across oil &amp; gas, power generation, and emerging energy sectors, including engineers, plant and refinery managers, and technical specialists involved in process optimization and analytical measurement.</p><h5><strong>Join the Webinars To:</strong></h5><ul><li>Understand how real-time, in-line analytics improve process control and efficiency</li><li>Learn how process Raman simplifies and accelerates gas and liquid analysis</li><li>Explore alternatives to traditional methods such as gas chromatography</li><li>See how integrated measurement solutions enhance operational visibility</li><li>Gain insight into applications across conventional and next-generation energy systems</li></ul><h4><strong>Webinar 4: Direct In-Line Fuel &amp; Lubricant Quality Monitoring with Process Raman</strong></h4><p>Ensuring refined fuels and lubricants stay on spec is critical - and direct in-line measurement provides the confidence needed to maintain control throughout production. This webinar explores how a Process Raman Analyzer enables true direct in-line measurement of refined fuels and related products, including diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and lubricants.</p><p>We’ll share real-world examples of monitoring essential properties such as API gravity, RON, RVP, cetane, and flash point - all aligned with ASTM methods. Unlike other technologies, Process Raman requires no sample conditioning system and eliminates consumables or carrier gases, reducing complexity and costs while delivering continuous, non-destructive analysis.</p><p>With its small footprint and hazardous-location rating, Process Raman integrates seamlessly into production environments - providing operators with peace of mind through reliable, uninterrupted monitoring and immediate detection of deviations. The result: tighter process control, consistent product quality, and lower operating costs.</p><h5><strong>Process Raman Enables:</strong></h5><ul><li>Immediate detection of deviations for faster corrective action</li><li>Lower maintenance and operating costs</li><li>A streamlined path to compliance and consistent quality</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Janam Pandya (Product Manager - Measurement Control and Sample Identification, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Tom Dearing (Product Manager for Chemometrics, NIR, and Gas Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p></blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Real-Time Process Insights for Oil, Gas, & Future Fuels with Raman Spectroscopy

Direct In-Line Fuel & Lubricant Quality Monitoring with Process Raman

Discover how Process Raman analyzers support real-time fuel and lubricant quality monitoring with direct in-line analysis and reduced operational complexity.

Direct In-Line Fuel & Lubricant Process Raman Monitoring

<h3><strong>Real-Time Process Insights for Oil, Gas, &amp; Future Fuels with Raman Spectroscopy</strong></h3><h4><strong>A 5-Part Webinar Series</strong></h4><p>As the energy sector shifts toward more complex and dynamic processes, real-time analytics are essential for maintaining control, efficiency, and product quality. This 5-part webinar series explores how process Raman spectroscopy and integrated measurement solutions enable fast, in-line analysis across oil &amp; gas, power generation, and emerging energy applications.</p><h5><strong>What we'll cover:</strong></h5><p>Each session highlights practical approaches to improving process visibility, reducing analytical delays, and supporting faster decision-making for:</p><ul><li>Natural gas</li><li>Refined fuels</li><li>Hydrogen</li><li>Sustainable aviation fuels</li><li>Carbon capture</li><li>Power generation</li><li>Emerging energy applications</li></ul><h5><strong>This Series is Ideal For:</strong></h5><p>Process, operations, and instrumentation professionals across oil &amp; gas, power generation, and emerging energy sectors, including engineers, plant and refinery managers, and technical specialists involved in process optimization and analytical measurement.</p><h5><strong>Join the Webinars To:</strong></h5><ul><li>Understand how real-time, in-line analytics improve process control and efficiency</li><li>Learn how process Raman simplifies and accelerates gas and liquid analysis</li><li>Explore alternatives to traditional methods such as gas chromatography</li><li>See how integrated measurement solutions enhance operational visibility</li><li>Gain insight into applications across conventional and next-generation energy systems</li></ul><h4><strong>Webinar 5: Optimizing Future Fuel Processes with Process Raman Spectroscopy: Applications in Hydrogen, Sustainable Aviation Fuels &amp; Carbon Capture</strong></h4><p>The global transition to future fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hydrogen, and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), is reshaping how energy and chemicals are produced, monitored, and controlled. Real-time analytical technologies are becoming critical to ensure process efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance across these emerging applications. Process Raman spectroscopy enables in-line, non-destructive measurement of complex chemical systems with minimal sample preparation.</p><p>By delivering rapid, data-rich measurements from a single scan, process Raman allows simultaneous quantification of multiple components in gases, liquids, and heterogeneous systems. This reduces reliance on slow, offline techniques and enables tighter process control and faster decision-making. The technology combines robust probe design, flexible sampling configurations, and seamless integration into industrial control systems. Its compact, field-deployable design allows deployment at multiple points from pilot to full-scale production.</p><p>This webinar will discuss the application of process Raman spectroscopy in real-time monitoring of SAF production, hydrogen isomer conversations and CCUS applications.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Linxi Chen (Field Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p></blockquote>

Optimizing Future Fuel Processes with Process Raman Spectroscopy: Applications in Hydrogen, Sustainable Aviation Fuels & Carbon Capture

Join this webinar to discover how process Raman spectroscopy enables real-time analysis and process control for SAF, hydrogen, and CCUS applications.

Process Raman in Hydrogen, Sustainable Aviation Fuels

<h4><strong>How Transformative New Software Solutions Are Elevating Quality and Compliance</strong></h4><p>As organizations navigate the challenges of increasing efficiency and productivity without compromising quality or compliance, new software solutions are emerging that enable labs to reduce risk with vigilant monitoring, ensure precision, and uphold the highest standards of compliance. By streamlining processes, reducing error and downtime, and providing real-time insights, these innovations not only improve operational efficiency but also help laboratories meet stringent regulatory requirements for quality management maturity. Join us to uncover how embracing these innovations can make our lives better and safer by fostering a culture of accountability, quality improvement, and sustainable compliance.</p><h5><br><strong>Agenda includes</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Introduction</strong></li><li><strong>Regulation Meets Innovation | Waters Data Strategy in the Cloud</strong><ul><li>Mario Rossi- Informatics Market Development Director</li></ul></li><li><strong>Innovative Software Tool Demonstration</strong><ul><li>Jason Loftus- Pr. Informatics Business Development Specialist</li></ul></li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Jason Loftus (Senior Informatics Sales Development Specialist, Waters Corporation)</p><p>After getting his BS in Chemistry, Jason worked as a QC Chemist for a consumer products company in Massachusetts. In 1998, he joined Waters as a Field Service Engineer based in Boston, MA. In 2001, he left Waters to join a biopharma company in Colorado, but returned to Waters in 2004 as a Field Service Engineer covering the southwestern US. In 2010, he became the Service Manager for the Mountain Region covering most of the western US. In 2016, he joined the Informatics Sales Development team and currently covers the western US, western Canada, and the southeastern US.</p><p><strong>Moderator:</strong> Mario S. Rossi, PE (Enterprise Informatics Market Development Director, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Mario has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical life sciences industry, with deep expertise in laboratory informatics. In his current role, he leads strategic initiatives to expand and accelerate the adoption of Waters enterprise informatics solutions, including Empower Enterprise, NuGenesis LMS, waters_connect network, and Waters’ cloud-based applications. Since joining Waters in 2004, Mario has held a variety of leadership roles across technical presales, business development, and informatics sales. Prior to Waters, he served as an engineer at New Brunswick Scientific and Wallace &amp; Tiernan. Mario holds an MBA in Marketing and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey.</p></blockquote>

How Transformative New Software Solutions Are Elevating Quality and Compliance

Explore new laboratory software solutions and cloud data strategies. Reduce risk, ensure precision, and meet strict regulatory compliance requirements

New Software Solutions for Quality & Compliance

<p><strong>Part 2: Application Overview – V-ITEX in Practice Across Multiple Fields</strong></p><p>In the second webinar, Lucie K. Tintrop from Agroscope, where the technique was originally developed, joins Thomas Albinus and Stefan Cretnik to present V-ITEX from an application perspective.</p><p>Using practical examples, the session shows how V-ITEX can improve sensitivity, expand the detectable analyte range, and support efficient automated analysis in fields such as food analysis, biotechnology, agricultural science, and metabolomics.</p><p>Special attention is given to the benefits of the technique for volatile compound analysis in complex matrices and biological samples, as well as for aroma-related applications and nutritional volatolomics.<br>This webinar is aimed at analysts and researchers who want to better understand where V-ITEX can add value in real laboratory workflows and how the technique can be applied in both industrial and scientific environments.</p><blockquote><p><strong>&nbsp;Presenter: </strong>Lucie K. Tintrop (Research Associate in the Human Nutrition, Sensory Science and Flavour Group at Agroscope)</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Thomas Albinus (Product Manager at GERSTEL)</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Stefan Cretnik (Product Manager at CTC Analytics)</p></blockquote>

Gerstel: V-ITEX in Practice Across Multiple Fields

Application Overview - V-ITEX in Practice Across Multiple Fields

Discover how V-ITEX is applied in food analysis, biotechnology, agricultural science, and metabolomics

V-ITEX in Practice Across Multiple Fields

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785"><p><strong>In today’s oil and gas industry, real-time process insights are critical to improving efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance.</strong></p><p>Join this webinar to learn how advanced analytical technologies—including online Raman spectroscopy, process mass spectrometry, and total sulfur analysis—enable continuous monitoring and faster decision-making across refinery operations.</p><h5><strong>These key topics and technologies will be covered:</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Online Raman spectroscopy:</strong> Real-world examples of monitoring key properties such as API gravity, RON, RVP, cetane, and flash point, aligned with ASTM methods. Applications across natural gas, hydrogen, refined fuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and cracking processes.</li><li><strong>Process mass spectrometry: </strong>Real-time, multi-component gas analysis in seconds—providing faster and more accurate insights compared to traditional lab-based or GC methods.</li><li><strong>Total sulfur analysis: </strong>Ensuring compliance with global standards (e.g., Tier 3 and Flare Rules) using the SOLA iQ platform.</li><li><strong>LDAR &amp; fugitive emissions: </strong>Best practices for leak detection to minimize product loss and meet environmental regulations.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Dr. Dilip Raut (Product Application Manager – Molecular, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Dr. Dilip Raut is a commercially driven product and application leader with 16+ years of experience spanning analytical instrumentation, pharmaceutical R&amp;D, academia, and global cross-functional collaboration. His expertise lies in transforming advanced spectroscopy technologies into scalable business growth strategies across international markets. His expertise lies in Raman spectroscopy (research, microscopy, and process Raman), FTIR, NIR, and UV-Vis technologies, with strong experience in Process Analytical Technologies (PAT). He bridges the gap between advanced spectroscopy solutions and real-world industrial applications.</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Mr. Sharad Garg (Business Development &amp; Proposal Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Mr. Sharad Garg is a 2014 graduate in Instrumentation &amp; Controls from Thapar university, Patiala. With 11 years of experience in Automation, Measurement and Analytics, he has been actively involved in emission and air quality monitoring, carbon capture utilization and storage, biofuels, and green hydrogen &amp; derivatives. His role is collaborating closely with customers across India and empower organizations to address complex process dynamics, ensuring cleaner and more sustainable energy practices.&nbsp;</p></blockquote></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Advanced Analytical Solutions for Oil & Gas

Advanced Analytical Solutions for Oil & Gas

Learn how Raman spectroscopy, process MS, and sulfur analysis support real-time refinery monitoring, compliance, and process optimization.

<p><strong>Discover how today’s advanced peptide technologies are shaping tomorrow’s research, development, and manufacturing success.</strong></p><h5><strong>In this symposium, you'll learn about:</strong></h5><ul><li>Scalable peptide API manufacturing and purification expertise for GLP‑1 class molecules</li><li>Label‑free, real‑time cell‑based bioassays for peptide activity, optimization, and safety testing</li><li>Non‑destructive Raman raw material identification through opaque containers to streamline GMP workflows</li><li>Inert LC/MS strategies for enhanced peptide separation, impurity profiling, and molecular weight confirmation</li></ul><p>This digital symposium explores the innovations shaping the future of peptide‑driven science, featuring modern analytical tools across cell analysis, chemistries, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Experts will reveal practical approaches for integrating these technologies to strengthen and streamline peptide analysis.</p><p>Attendees will gain a clear view of emerging technologies and practical strategies across modern research and applied science. Join the symposium to discover how to connect these advances directly to your own work.</p><p><strong>10:00 - 10:05 - Intro</strong></p><p>Vitan Blagotinsek, Agilent Technologies</p><p><strong>10:05 - 10:20 - Highlight Talk - Scaling the GLP-1 Surge: Peptide API Development, Purification and Manufacturing at AAT</strong></p><p>Wolfgang Schiek, BioVectra</p><p>As the paradigm shift in diabetes management and the surge in anti-obesity drug sales and development are propelling unprecedented demand for complex peptide APIs therapies, reliable high quality peptide API manufacturing and purification are critical. Agilent Advanced Therapeutics provides specialized expertise and scaling capacity for these GLP-1 Agonists. We support our customers from preclinical to commercial through swift, customer-focused implementation in state-of-the-art facilities and are continuously expanding capabilities, true to our commitment: Invested in Science, Invested in You!</p><p><strong>10:20 - 11:05 - Talk 1: Accelerating Synthetic Peptide Discovery, Quality Control, and Safety Testing with xCELLigence Bioassay</strong></p><p>Leyna Zhao, Agilent Technologies</p><p>Synthetic peptides and proteins are rapidly emerging as important therapeutic modalities, driving the need for robust approaches to evaluate biological activity, product quality, and safety throughout development. In this webinar, we will explore how Agilent’s label free xCELLigence Real Time Cell Analysis (RTCA) platforms can support synthetic peptide discovery, quality evaluation, and safety testing through functional, cell based bioassays. Selected case studies will highlight the use of real time, kinetic cellular readouts in peptide discovery and optimization workflows. Evaluation criteria for biological products will be reviewed in the context of ICH Q6B specifications, with emphasis on the role of bioassays in assessing biological activity. In addition, examples of toxicity testing using xCELLigence RTCA—including published vaccine related applications—will demonstrate how real time cell based assays can provide sensitive and reproducible QC results.</p><p><strong>11:10 - 11:50 - Talk 2: Unlocking Deeper Insights into Peptide Purity and Impurity Profiling with LC/MS for GLP-1 RA Characterization</strong></p><p>Holger Stalz, Agilent Technologies</p><p>Synthetic Peptide therapeutics are reshaping the biopharma landscape, and GLP-1 receptor agonists are at the center of that momentum—raising the stakes for purity assessment and impurity profiling. Join this webinar to see how Agilent’s advanced LC/MS workflows help scientists tackle these challenges with greater confidence and efficiency. You’ll learn how the InfinityLab Pro iQ Plus LC/MSD enables reliable peptide purity confirmation, while the Agilent BioQTOF high-resolution LC/MS/MS system supports detailed sequence confirmation and impurity identification. We’ll also show how OpenLab CDS and MassHunter BioConfirm software simplify complex data interpretation, helping QC and R&amp;D teams move faster and make more confident decisions in peptide characterization.</p><p><strong>11:55 - 12:35 - Talk 3: Raman Spectroscopy in Peptide Pharmaceuticals</strong></p><p>Jan Wuelken, Agilent Technologies</p><p>Rapid, non destructive raw material identification (RMID) through all types of packaging. Reliable identity verification of peptides, amino acids, protected building blocks, and excipients is a critical step in peptide manufacturing. The Agilent Vaya Raman Raw Material Identity Verification System is specifically designed to identify raw materials directly through non transparent and opaque containers, without opening the package. By leveraging Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS), Vaya minimizes interference from container walls, liners, and fluorescence. This enables fast and reliable identification through typical peptide pharma packaging, including plastic drums, paper and multi layer bags, FIBCs, and amber glass containers. The through container measurement capability eliminates the need for sampling, significantly reducing the risk of cross contamination and protecting operators from hazardous, highly potent, or sterile materials. At the same time, it streamlines workflows by reducing handling steps and operator exposure. Agilent Vaya supports high throughput, GMP compliant raw material testing, accelerates release to manufacturing, and helps ensure a secure, efficient supply of materials for peptide synthesis and downstream processing—from early development to commercial production.</p><p><strong>12:40 - 13:15 - Talk 4: Advanced Column Solutions to enhance your Peptide Analysis and Purification Workflows</strong></p><p>Katrien Sabbe, Agilent Technologies</p><p>Whether you're optimizing existing methods or developing new ones, this session will equip you with the tools to streamline your peptide characterization and purification. LC analysis of peptides can be challenging due to their sensitivity to metal interactions within chromatographic systems, often leading to poor peak shape and reduced sensitivity. Agilent Altura HPLC columns with Ultra Inert technology overcome these challenges by minimizing metal-analyte interactions. We will illustrate how this innovation enhances resolution, reproducibility, and quantification in reversed phase and HILIC separations of therapeutic peptides such as GLP-1 receptor agonists. Furthermore we will explore preparative techniques and purification workflows, offering tips for achieving high purity and recovery in synthetic peptide purification.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Vitan Blagotinsek (EMEA Marketing Program Manager Bio/Pharma, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Vitan is the Agilent Marketing Manager for the Pharma and Biopharma markets across the EMEA region, covering a broad portfolio of all Agilent products with relevance to these markets. Prior to this role, he had started at Agilent as a Chromatography and Sample prep-focused Product Specialist targeting the Biopharma market in the DACH region. His scientific background is in Protein Biochemistry/Structural Biology. He graduated in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford in the UK and has a PhD from Marburg University in Germany (Department of Chemistry).</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Wolfgang Schiek (Director Business Development, BIOVECTRA, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Wolfgang is the BD Director Europe for Agilent Advanced Therapeutics, where he specializes in bespoke CDMO solutions and a chemist by profession. With a 25-year track record at industry leaders like Evonik, Cambrex, and Novasep in a variety of technical, commercial and strategic roles, he has helped numerous clients bridge the gap from drug development to successful market launch. For the past four years at AAT, he has focused on the cutting edge of biologics and peptides, serving as one of the primary forces behind the company’s GLP-1 programs.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Leyna Zhao (Product Marketing Director, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Leyna is Product Marketing Director at Agilent Technologies, where she leads global strategy for cell analysis platforms, including xCELLigence Real-Time Cell Analysis (RTCA). With over 20 years of experience in molecular biology, immunology, and drug discovery, she bridges scientific innovation with market adoption. Her work focuses on advancing label-free, real-time technologies that support small molecule screening, immune cell function analysis, and predictive toxicology. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry and has been instrumental in aligning Agilent’s cell analysis solutions with emerging regulatory trends, such as non-animal testing methodologies.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Jan Wuelfken (Product Specialist, Molecular Spectroscopy EMEA IDO, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Jan graduated from the University of Hamburg in 1997 with a thesis about NMR-based conformation analysis of an antimicrobial peptide and in 2001 with his PhD thesis about CD4-binding peptides as inhibitors for HIV infection. He joined Varian Inc. in 2001 as a sale representative for molecular spectroscopy and with the takeover of Varian by Agilent 2010 he became a product specialist for molecular spectroscopy in the Agilent International Distributor Organization (IDO). Today his responsibility is the full Agilent Molecular Spectroscopy Portfolio which is UV-Vis, UV-Vis/NIR, Fluorescence, FT-IR and Raman Spectroscopy.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Holger Stalz (LCMS Product Specialist, Agilent Technologies )</p><p>Holger has worked as a product specialist for LC/MS for Agilent in Austria and Switzerland since 2011. He leads a team of European BioPharma Specialists focusing on biopharmaceutical applications and has been coordinating the development of new analytical solutions and methods for protein therapeutics and oligonucleotide-based products.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Katrien Sabbe (Biopharma Business Development Manager, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>For more then 25 years Katrien has been working in the field of Chromatography Columns and Supplies, first at VWR International and later at Varian Analytical Instruments, which was acquired in 2011 by Agilent Technologies. Currently, she is the EMEA Biopharma Business Development Manager at Agilent Technologies Chemistries and Supplies Division.</p></blockquote>

BiteSizeBio: Innovations and Emerging Tools in Peptide Science

Innovations and Emerging Tools in Peptide Science

Explore advanced peptide technologies. Learn about GLP-1 API manufacturing, xCELLigence bioassays, through-container Raman RMID, and inert LC/MS workflows

Advanced Peptide Technologies and GLP-1 Analysis

<p><strong>Today’s demanding GC and GC/MS applications place increasing pressure on laboratory productivity and operating costs. While advancements in GC column inertness over the past decade have enhanced data quality, improved inertness alone is no longer sufficient for laboratories striving to remain competitive. Agilent’s premium 5Q columns build on Ultra Inert performance with added premium GC column features including enhanced thermal stability, ultra‑fast conditioning, and extended column lifetime. Join this webinar to see how these premium features can elevate your analytical performance and drive meaningful improvements in productivity.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Ashlee Gerardi (Product Marketing, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>Ashlee Gerardi is a GC Columns Product Manager at Agilent Technologies. After receiving her B.S. in Chemistry, Ashlee began her career as an R&amp;D chemist, where she developed novel stationary phases and surface deactivations for GC columns. Ashlee then received her MBA and transitioned to business development overseeing the cannabis and hemp markets. She then served as a market manager for the chemicals, semiconductor, and mining segments.Within her current role at Agilent, Ashlee is currently working on commercializing new GC columns and workflows.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Becoming a Better Chromatographer - Webinar Series

Becoming A Better Chromatographer: Understanding the Impact of Advanced GC Column Features for Improving Productivity and Data Quality in GC/MS Workflows

Improve GC/MS workflows with Agilent 5Q columns. Benefit from enhanced thermal stability, ultra-fast conditioning, and ultra-inert peak shapes

Agilent 5Q Columns for Advanced GC/MS Workflows

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>Ready to modernize your dioxin analysis? Join this webinar to learn about the Orbitrap Exploris™ GC S mass spectrometer and its application in dioxin analysis for food control laboratories. The session will outline how high-resolution GC-MS with Orbitrap technology can deliver the analytical performance required for regulatory compliance. It will also consider how such approaches support the analysis of dioxins and other persistent organic pollutants in routine workflows. The presenters - Dr Kerstin Krätschmer &nbsp; (Wageningen Food Safety Research) and Dominic Roberts (Thermo Fisher Scientific), will present application data, review analytical performance against regulatory criteria, and discuss current challenges in dioxin analysis, including considerations when evaluating alternatives to traditional magnetic sector GC-HRMS systems.</strong></p><h4><strong>Learning points</strong></h4><ul><li>Learn about the new Orbitrap Exploris GC S released at ASMS 2026.</li><li>See how high-resolution GC-MS meets dioxin regulatory requirements and expands analytical capability.</li><li>Learn how to modernize workflows for simpler, future-ready dioxin &amp; POPs analysis.</li></ul><h4><strong>Who should attend?</strong></h4><ul><li>Laboratory managers, supervisors, and analysts working in food safety and environmental labs.</li><li>Analysts performing dioxin and POPs analysis interested in learning about latest technology and application approach.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr Kerstin Krätschmer (Head of the Dutch National Reference Laboratory for POPs, Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR))</p><p>Kerstin has a PhD in food chemistry and is currently head of the Dutch NRL POPs situated at Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR) in Wageningen, the Netherlands. She earned her PhD at the European Union Reference Laboratory for halogenated POPs in Freiburg, Germany, exploring polychlorinated alkanes analysis using GC-Orbitrap-HRAM. Within her current work as researcher in the contaminants team at WFSR, she covers a wide range of topics from PCDD/Fs to radioactivity in food, looking into new detection methods, fate in the circular food system, emerging risks and crisis preparedness.</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Dominic Roberts (Product Marketing Manager, GC Orbitrap MS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Dominic Roberts has been closely involved with the Thermo Scientific GC Orbitrap MS since its launch in 2015. He started at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Applications Specialist for the product and is currently the GC Orbitrap MS Product Marketing Manager. Dominic is an experienced analytical chemist and mass spectrometrist with more than 25 years of experience using state-of-the-art analytical systems. He has worked in both a regulatory and industrial environment with GC–MS and LC–MS systems to investigate a variety of chemicals in food, biological, and environmental samples.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Modernizing Dioxin Analysis for Food Control: Introducing a New GC Orbitrap

Modernizing Dioxin Analysis for Food Control: Introducing a New GC Orbitrap

Join webinar to learn about Orbitrap Exploris GC S mass spectrometer and its application in dioxin analysis for food control laboratories.

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