In the week of March 30, the following webinars await you in the field of gas / solid phase and especially Raman, FTIR, GC and GC/MS.<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinars">👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</a></h4>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database with over 5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars.</blockquote><div><div><div><div><div><div><h5>1. Agilent Technologies: Trace the Threat: Py-GC/MS Workflows for Microplastics Characterization</h5><ul><li>Tu, 31.3.2026 06:30 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6025">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover advanced approaches for trace micro- and nanoplastics analysis using Py-GC/MS and explore how the Agilent 5977C GC/MSD enhances sensitivity, robustness, and workflow efficiency.<h5>2. Thermo Fisher Scientific: FTIR microscopy: Practical guidance for effective sample analysis</h5><ul><li>Tu, 31.3.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6088">Registration</a></li></ul>Join this webinar to gain practical guidance on FTIR microscopy workflows, including measurement modes, sample preparation, parameter optimization and spectral interpretation.<h5>3. Bruker: Understanding Polymer Reactions and Degradation with FT-IR and EPR Spectroscopy</h5><ul><li>Tu, 31.3.2026 17:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/5996">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how FT-IR and EPR spectroscopy reveal polymer curing kinetics and radical-driven mechanisms—enabling real-time monitoring, degree of cure quantification, and stability studies.<h5>4. Technology Networks: Advances in Hydrogen Gas Generation for Sustainable Laboratories</h5><ul><li>Tu, 31.3.2026 17:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/5941">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how modern hydrogen gas generators support high-purity GC performance while reducing costs and environmental impact. Learn how on-site generation improves uptime, efficiency, and lab sustainability.<h5>5. C&amp;EN: Overcoming Raman Microscopy Challenges in Microplastics and Life Sciences</h5><ul><li>We, 1.4.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6016">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how O-PTIR spectroscopy overcomes fluorescence limitations in Raman microscopy. Discover simultaneous sub-micron IR and Raman analysis for microplastics, biological samples, and organic materials.</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Webinars LabRulezGCMS Week 14/2026

<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>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>AWARDS &amp; COMPETITIONS</h3><h4>Pavel Jandera Young Scientist Award</h4><h5>About Pavel Jandera</h5>Pavel Jandera was a world-leading analytical chemist who devoted his entire professional life to research in the field of high-performance liquid chromatography. During his scientific career, he worked at the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the University of Pardubice, Czech Republic. His greatest contribution to the field of liquid chromatography was the introduction of a comprehensive theory of liquid chromatography with programmed elution conditions. He was also involved in the research of gradient elution techniques in preparative chromatography, modeling retention and selectivity in various phase systems, preparing organic monolithic microcolumns, and, last but not least, in the development of theory and practical applications of two-dimensional liquid chromatography, primarily in the comprehensive form.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ISC_Pavel_Jandera_480x480_04fa52613f.jpg" alt="ISC: Pavel Jandera" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ISC_Pavel_Jandera_480x480_04fa52613f.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="480" height="480">More information can be found in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jssc.202200618">review article</a>, where a detailed overview of Pavel Jandera’s contribution to the evolution of separation sciences is outlined.<h5>About the award</h5>The purpose of the award is to honor the memory of Pavel Jandera and his significant contributions to separation science, including his dedication to fostering the careers of young scientists. The award includes a monetary prize of 1,000 Euros, a glassware medal bearing the recipient’s name, and an invitation to speak at the next ISC conference. The award will be presented during the closing ceremony and is sponsored by the Faculty of Chemical Technology at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/15">University of Pardubice</a>.The award has been established for future editions of the ISC Symposium.<h5>Eligibility</h5>All young scientists who give an oral presentation at the meeting, indicate their interest in applying for this award in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">registration form</a>, and are within 12 years of their PhD defense at the time of presentation are eligible. Justified career breaks are not counted in this period, e.g., parental leave.<h5>Selection Process</h5>The Award Jury evaluates eligible oral presentations, selecting a winner based on the overall quality and delivery of the presentation, as well as the scientific quality and relevance of the results.&nbsp;

Pavel Jandera Young Scientist Award at ISC 2026

<h4>1 - What is fitness for purpose?&nbsp;</h4>The test meets the necessary performance criteria for a clinical binary examination to ensure it is suitable for making accurate and reliable clinical decisions in the intended patient population. Among others, performance criteria include clinical sensitivity and clinical specificity.&nbsp;<h4>2 - How to assess clinical performance?&nbsp;</h4>Assessing the clinical performance of a binary examination, stating results as 'positive' or 'negative,' involves calculating the examination's Clinical Sensitivity and Clinical Specificity. From the physician's point of view, clinical performance is evaluated by using predictive values, i.e., how likely is it that a positive or negative result corresponds to the presence or absence of the condition, which is also influenced by the prevalence of the condition in the population being tested.&nbsp;<h4>3 - What is Clinical Sensitivity?&nbsp;</h4>Clinical sensitivity (SS), also known as the True Positive Rate, measures the proportion of true positives correctly identified by the test. Data from a group of subjects who have been confirmed to have the disease or condition through diagnosis or a gold standard test (D1 in Table 1) are needed to calculate clinical sensitivity.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Table_1_2x2_Contingency_table_for_clinical_diagnosis_241735a171.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Table 1. 2x2 Contingency table for clinical diagnosis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Table_1_2x2_Contingency_table_for_clinical_diagnosis_241735a171.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1401" height="461">The formula for clinical sensitivity is:&nbsp;SS = tp / (tp + fn), with:&nbsp;<ul><li>tp, True Positives are the cases where the test correctly identifies the presence of the disease.&nbsp;</li><li>fn, False Negatives are the cases where the test incorrectly identifies the absence of the disease when it is actually present.&nbsp;</li></ul>Table 1 represents the components of clinical sensitivity and specificity. Figure 1 illustrates an example of the overlapping of the number of components. The symbol "∩" represents the intersection of groups. For example, D1∩n denotes the set of negative results obtained for known positive cases, i.e., false negatives.<h4>4 - What is Clinical Specificity?&nbsp;</h4>Clinical Specificity (SP), also known as the True Negative Rate, measures the proportion of true negatives correctly identified by the test. Data from a group of subjects who have been confirmed not to have the disease or condition through a gold standard test (D0 in Table 1) are needed to calculate clinical specificity.The formula for clinical specificity is:&nbsp;SP = tn / (tn + fp), where:&nbsp;<ul><li>tn, True Negatives are the cases where the test correctly identifies the absence of the disease.&nbsp;</li><li>fp, False Positives are the cases where the test incorrectly identifies the presence of the disease when it is actually absent.&nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Figure_1_Graphical_representation_of_an_example_of_85ab82a16b.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Figure 1. Graphical representation of an example of tp (D1∩p), tn (D0∩n), fn (D1∩n), and fp (D0∩p). " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Figure_1_Graphical_representation_of_an_example_of_85ab82a16b.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1300" height="736"><h4>5 - How to calculate the uncertainty of clinical sensitivity and specificity?</h4>Calculating clinical sensitivity and specificity uncertainty involves statistical methods that estimate each parameter's confidence interval (CI). These intervals provide a range of values within which the true sensitivity or specificity is expected to lie with a certain level of confidence, typically 95 %. Please refer to the AQA:2021 for information about statistical models to compute the 95 % CI [1].<h4>6 - How to define targets?&nbsp;</h4>Target minimum values for clinical sensitivity and specificity should be identified. These values may originate from regulations or criteria based on the intended use of the binary results. A target or minimum value for the lower limit of the 95 % CI for result rate, i.e., SS or SP, (LLSS.95 or LLSP.95) or the upper limit of the 95 % CI for result rate (HLSS.95 or HLSS.95) should also be defined according to the purpose of the analysis. The target or minimum value (LLSStg or LLSPtg) is particularly significant when the impact of false results is critical. For example, for blood components used in transfusions, the screening for infectious diseases should be performed with tests associated with an LLSS.95 close to 100 %.&nbsp;Figure 2 illustrates five different tests, each assessed for clinical sensitivity and its associated uncertainty. These cases reflect different levels of compliance with a target sensitivity of 0.5. Case 1 is non-compliant, Cases 2 to 4 are partially compliant, and Case 5 is compliant. From a simplified statistical power view, the laboratory should always take into account the minimum number of samples when defining its target. This number can be estimated by simulation. For example, for a clinical sensitivity of 90 % the evaluation will require a minimum of 10 samples. It should be emphasized that samples must be representative of the target population for a clinical power evaluation - for example, epidemiologically representative samples of the types and subtypes of a given virological agent are required.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Figure_2_Compliance_assessment_with_clinical_sensitivity_a21ece043c.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Figure 2. Compliance assessment with clinical sensitivity uncertainty using the lower 95% confidence interval limit for five performance assessment scenarios. " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Figure_2_Compliance_assessment_with_clinical_sensitivity_a21ece043c.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1500" height="648">

Performance Assessment of Binary Output Examinations in Medical Laboratories

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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.

International Symposium on Chromatography - (ISC)

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Axion Labs and Training Institute

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Shimadzu Corporation

Join Agilent application scientists as they demonstrate our OpenLab CDS and MassHunter software for cannabis workflows. This webinar series will guide participants through optimizing the features of OpenLab CDS and MassHunter in order to save time and drive productivity to a higher level. Speakers will answer some of your most frequently asked software questions and share their tips and tricks. Each webinar in the series will cover a different workflow.
Key Learning Objectives:
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<li>How to set up correction equations and tune modes with the half mass acquisition, and how to set up and use UHMI and the element template function</li>
<li>How to use the EMF, Help, and Learning Center in MassHunter 5.1</li>
<li>​How to build processing methods for determining potency calculations</li>
<li>How to prepare calibration tables for use in determining cannabinoid levels</li>
<li>How to utilize custom calculations to prepare custom reports</li>
<li>Learn the quantitative workflow in OpenLab CDS</li>
<li>Learn to create LC/MS custom libraries.</li>
</ul>
Who Should Attend:
Lab managers, analysts, processors, growers, and other individuals who are responsible for cannabis potency, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, or terpenes testing.
 
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Presenter: Anthony Macherone, PhD (Strategic Technical Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Dr. Macherone leads a team of scientists for the development and deployment of analytical testing methodologies for cannabis and hemp products. Anthony has written extensively on cannabis testing and contributed several chapters to books about cannabis. In June 2020, Anthony joined Cannabis Science and Technology®’s Editorial Advisory Board. 
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Presenter: Pete Stone, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Dr. Peter JW Stone is a Senior LC–MS Applications Scientist at Agilent Technologies.He has more than 20 years of experience at Agilent working with many small molecule applications related to the pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, clinical, and forensic application areas, among others. Currently, the challenges of analyzing cannabis products for quality and safety consume his time.
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Agilent Technologies: Software for Cannabis Testing

Cannabis - Pesticides, Residual Solvents and Terpenes

Join Agilent application scientists as they demonstrate our OpenLab CDS and MassHunter software for cannabis workflows.

This session will feature basics of FTIR measurements, using the most common sampling accessories.
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Presenter: Louis Tisinger, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Louis (Lou) Tisinger has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, where his graduate research involved the study of ATR imaging and microscope performance in vibrational spectroscopy. Most of his career has been related to pre- and post-sales support of FTIR spectrometers, microscopes, imaging systems, and thermal analytical instruments, focusing on analyzing customer samples, demonstrations, post-sales training, troubleshooting, and R&amp;D.
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Agilent Technologies: Anyone Can Collect FTIR Spectra

Anyone Can Collect FTIR Spectra

This session will feature basics of FTIR measurements, using the most common sampling accessories.

Can the TopScan 4300 FTIR test liquid? What is the detection limit of the 4300 FTIR? Is ambient light an issue for Vaya Raman spectrometer?
Lets discuss some of the most common questions about Agilent Handheld spectrometers.
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Presenter: Yanqia Wang, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Dr. Yanqia Wang started working for Agilent Technologies Inc. as a FTIR application Engineer in 2013, providing pre-&amp;post-sale application support. The products he covers from Bench-top FTIR microscopes to various Mobile FTIR spectrometers. Dr. Wang received his PhD of analytical chemistry from Duke University in 2004, doing dynamic IR spectroscopy research. Then he joined Fitzpatrick Center for Photonics at Duke University, doing Tissue Raman spectrometer instrumentation. Since 2007, Dr. Wang worked for Avery Dennison Corp. as a spectroscopist, providing molecular analytical support to the research &amp; development.
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Agilent Technologies: Common Handheld FTIR and Raman Questions Answered

Common Handheld FTIR and Raman Questions Answered

Lets discuss some of the most common questions about Agilent Handheld spectrometers.

In this gas chromatography experts session in February, we have the focus on injection. This is the most error prone step of the GC analysis and can effect resutls significantly.
There are several injection options, and each holds its own pitfalls: Split/splitless, temperature programmable, on-column, headspace, solid phase micro extraction, thermal desorption, purge and trap, just to name the most common injection techniques. 
In this webinar, our GC&amp;GC-MS experts Petra Gerhards, Timm Sperling and Dr. Thomas Stegemann (together, the three have almost 80 years of experience in this area) will answer all your questions regarding injection.
Ideally, please send us your questions in advance. You can do that during registration or anytime via email to (analyze.eu@thermofisher.com). That allows us to group incoming questions under certain aspects. 
Also during the live session, you can submit your questions with the Q&amp;A chat function. We will answer all questions. In case we are running out of time during the live webinar, we will reach out to you afterwards.
That&#39;s what you can expect:
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<li>Answers to your specific questions related to GC injection technologies</li>
<li>Tips and tricks that help to improve your analysis</li>
<li>Increase your GC and GC-MS knowledge</li>
<li>News in GC and GC-MS technology</li>
<li>Troubleshooting tips for your GC analysis</li>
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Who should participate?
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<li>Everybody who is interested in gas chromatography, specifically in injection techniques</li>
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Presenter: Petra Gerhards (Regional Marketing Manager EMEA GC&amp;GC-MS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Presenter: Dr. Thomas Stegemann (Senior Application Specialist GC/GC-MS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Presenter: Timm Sperling (Chromatography Expert &amp; Technical Sales Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Thermo Scientific: Ask-the-Experts session about injection technologies in GC and GC-MS

Ask-the-Experts session about injection technologies in GC and GC-MS

We have the focus on injection. This is the most error prone step of the GC analysis and can effect  resutls significantly.

Injection technologies in GC and GC-MS

IR and Raman spectroscopy are well established, mature techniques present nowadays in most analytical laboratories.  However, they do pose several key fundamental limitations. The new breakthrough technique of Sub-micron Optical Photothermal Infrared (O-PTIR) Spectroscopy overcomes the limited spatial resolution of traditional IR microscopy with submicron resolution and the limited sensitivity and fluorescence interference limitations of Raman microscopy. 
Furthermore, O-PTIR is able to bring together the complementarity of IR and Raman into a single platform, single measurement for the first time, enables sub-micron, simultaneous IR+Raman microscopy delivering IR and Raman spectra from the same spot, at the same time with the same spatial resolution. 
This webinar discusses this novel technique and provides numerous application examples.
<h4>Part 1: Introduction &amp; Overview by Dr. Mustafa Kansiz</h4>
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<li>Overview of current direct IR (FTIR &amp; QCL) and Raman micro spectroscopic techniques and Fluorescence Microscopy </li>
<li>Introduction to Submicron O-PTIR and simultaneous Raman microscopy (IR+Raman) and the benefits of co-located Fluorescence </li>
<li>Various application examples of particulates, materials science and more</li>
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<h4>Part 2: Review of Environmental Applications by Dr. Andrew Ault Microplastics, environmental</h4>
Dr. Ault will present the results of his group&#39;s recent publication on an important source of atmospheric particles - Sea Spray Aerosols (SSA).  
In this work, they characterize individual SSA particles using new generation submicron simultaneous IR+Raman (O-PTIR) microscopy for organic profiling, combined with EDX for elemental profiling. 
Dr. Ault will also talk to his recent research relating to microplastics.  
<h5>Key Learning Objectives:</h5>
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<li>Understand the principle of operation of O-PTIR for submicron IR spectroscopy</li>
<li>Learn about specific applications of submicron simultaneous IR and Raman</li>
<li>How O-PTIR can advance your research goals and increase the impact of your publications</li>
</ul>
<h5>Who Should Attend:</h5>
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<li>Laboratory Directors and Managers  </li>
<li>Research Professors and Academics</li>
<li>Regional Water Board Researchers</li>
<li>Industrial Failure Analysis Engineers</li>
<li>Chemical and Polymer Engineers and Scientists</li>
<li>Vibrational Spectroscopists</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Dr. Mustafa Kansiz (Director of Product Management and Marketing, Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp.)
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Presenter: Dr. Andrew Ault (Dow Corning Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Michigan)
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Presenter: Melissa O&#39;Meara (Forensic Science Consultant, C&amp;EN Media Group)
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C&EN: Sub-500nm Simultaneous IR+Raman Microscopy for Microplastics and Materials Science Research

Sub-500nm Simultaneous IR+Raman Microscopy for Microplastics and Materials Science Research

This webinar discusses this novel technique and provides numerous application examples.

Sub-500nm Simultaneous IR+Raman Microscopy for Microplastics

Introducing the new &quot;Ultra-Fast Bites&quot; series - where you can get ultra-fast insights about the latest trends and hottest topics in bite-sized content to stay at the forefront of science. Herein, we will present the hot topic of concern about the screening of Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Diethylene Glycol (DEG) in medicinal syrup.
In Indonesia and Gambia, deaths among children have been reported relating to such contamination. This has caught the attention of the World Health Organization (WHO), hence leading to the issuance of a global alert on this issue. In this talk, our senior application chemist, Dr Chia Chee Geng will examine how the Shimadzu GCMS-QP2020 NX is the optimal solution for accurate qualification and quantitation of EG and DEG in medicinal syrup within a single injection.
Learning Objectives
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<li>Discover the high scan-speed capabilities of GCMS-QP2020 NX for screening analysis</li>
<li>Learn about the Fast Automated Scan/SIM Type (FASST) mode which enables consecutive collection of scan and single ion monitoring (SIM) data</li>
<li>How to accurately identify and quantify both EG and DEG in medicinal syrup with a single injection</li>
<li>How Shimadzu&#39;s technologies produce data of superior reliability and reproducibility</li>
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Presenter: Dr Chia Chee Geng (Senior Product Specialist (GCMS), Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)
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Dr Chia Chee Geng attained his Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and Doctorate (Biochemistry) from the National University of Singapore (NUS). His wide exposure in the various fields of sciences enables him to communicate effectively with a larger group of scientists from different backgrounds. After graduating from NUS, he joined the industry as an Analytical Chemist, involved in projects that deal with small molecules traces analysis in the complex sample matrix, requiring hands-on experience in various kinds of mass spectrometry (Ion Trap, Q-Trap, timsTOF, Triple Quad). He is also experienced in optimizing and designing high throughput sample preparations process for LC and GC analysis via automation, in order to improve efficiency in routine workflow.Dr Chia Chee Geng loves learning the latest advancement in technology in the market, looking forward to sharing what he knows with the interested target audience.
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Shimadzu: Ultra-Fast Bites - Screening of Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene Glycol in Medicinal Syrup

Ultra-Fast Bites - Screening of Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene Glycol in Medicinal Syrup

How the Shimadzu GCMS-QP2020 NX is the optimal solution for accurate qualification and quantitation of EG and DEG in medicinal syrup within a single injection.

Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene Glycol in Medicinal Syrup

Raman spectroscopy is used around the globe for identification of unknowns, verification of raw materials, basic R&amp;D, and process monitoring and control. The most commonly deployed technology is based on 785 nm lasers and detectors that leverage innovations from the telecommunications boom in the 1990s. However, this technology has been fundamentally limited by fluorescence interference that overpowers the Raman signal. The most common ways to overcome fluorescence have all had significant drawbacks around cost, safety and sample preparation – until now.
Developed for first responders to help identify unknowns in street narcotics, eXTRaction (XTR) technology uses advanced digital signal processing to separate Raman data from a background. With XTR, 785 nm Raman can be extended to difficult-to-analyze systems.
In this webinar, Dr. Adam J. Hopkins and Elena Hagemann will explain how XTR works and show different use cases for both qualitative and quantitative measurements, including biodiesel and polyurethane production.
<h5>Who should attend?</h5>
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<li>QA departments looking to extend raw material identification outside the lab</li>
<li>Researchers looking for flexible Raman measurement solutions for a variety of materials</li>
<li>Anyone measuring complex media that is too fluorescent for 785 nm Raman spectroscopy</li>
<li>Process development engineers and scientists looking for upstream/development solutions that can scale with production</li>
</ul>
<h5>Key learning points</h5>
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<li>XTR processing enables Raman measurements of fluorescent materials</li>
<li>Quantitative measurement performance is not adversely impacted by XTR processing</li>
<li>Raw material ID performance is enhanced with XTR, with identification performance comparable to 1064 nm systems</li>
<li>Non-contact Raman measurements are possible from up to 1.5 meters with XTR enabled systems</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Adam J. Hopkins, PhD (Spectroscopy Product Manager, Metrohm USA)
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Dr. Adam J. Hopkins is the Spectroscopy Product Manager at Metrohm USA. He has nearly 20 years of experience as a vibrational spectroscopist. He received his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Oregon where he studied nonlinear optical spectroscopy under Geraldine Richmond.
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Prior to joining Metrohm USA, Adam worked developing spectroscopic solutions for standoff and noncontact sensing applications using Laser Induced Breakdown and Raman spectroscopy. Dr. Hopkins is a member of the American Chemical Society, Society for Applied Spectroscopy, Coblentz Society and SPIE. He is the author of 19 papers and proceedings and is the author of three patents.
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Presenter: Elena Hagemann (Applications Specialist, Metrohm USA)
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Elena Hagemann is an Applications Specialist at Metrohm USA in Riverview, Florida. She earned her Master degree in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry at the Applied University of Aalen, Germany, where she completed her studies with her Master thesis focused on Karl Fischer Titration, NIR Spectroscopy and Multivariate Data Analysis. Elena joined the Metrohm Group in August 2013 and started with Metrohm USA in January of 2018, focusing on Raman and NIR Spectroscopy. She performs internal as well as customer training.
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Metrohm: Fluorescence-Free Raman at 785nm

Fluorescence-Free Raman at 785nm

We will explain how XTR works and show different use cases for both qualitative and quantitative measurements, including biodiesel and polyurethane production.

Can the TopScan 4300 FTIR test liquid?  What is the detection limit of the 4300 FTIR? Is ambient light an issue for Vaya Raman spectrometer?

Did you ever wonder:
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<li>How much aspirin is in that aspirin tablet?</li>
<li>How much caffeine is in your favorite soft drink?</li>
<li>How much ethanol is in your whisky? Beer? Cantaloupe?</li>
</ul>
Not only are you about to find out the answer to those questions…but you will learn how to answer those questions for yourself!
In each 1—hour labinar, we will analyze an actual sample from beginning to end. And just like in real life, this will involve sample prep, setting chromatographic parameters, calibration, sample analysis and report generation … and it’s a lot easier than you think.
Show up and I will prove it to you!

Axion Labs and Training Institute: Live Sample Analysis from raw material to final report

Analyze This! Live Sample Analysis from raw material to final report

Join us for our 2023 live-labinar series where we will analyze real samples by HPLC and GC.

Live Sample Analysis from raw material to final report

To coincide with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, SepSolve Analytical is delighted to host the 2nd annual eseminar celebrating women in science, where we will hear from leaders in their field about the use of GC across a host of application areas:
<h3>Aromas of the ʻaina – GC×GC for Hawaiian natural products analysis</h3>
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<li>Presenter: Katelynn Perrault (Chaminade University, USA)</li>
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<h3>Investigating the fate of microplastics in the environment by Py/TD-GCxGC-TOF MS: the case of biodegradable plastics</h3>
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<li>Presenter: Francesca De Falco (University of Plymouth, UK)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) method development for detailed characterization of pyrolysis oils</h3>
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<li>Presenter: Hilal Ezgi Toraman (Penn State University, USA)</li>
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