Advanced equipment for self-driving analytical AI laboratory
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Advanced equipment for self-driving analytical AI laboratory

University of Amsterdam and Agilent partner to advance polymer analysis using 2D-LC-MS and AI-driven method development in a self-driving analytical laboratory.
Advanced equipment for self-driving analytical AI laboratory
Bob Pirok receives LCGC Emerging Leader award
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Bob Pirok receives LCGC Emerging Leader award

Dr. Bob Pirok receives the 2026 Emerging Leader in Chromatography Award for advances in LC×LC, automated method development and chemometrics at the Van ’t Hoff Institute.
Bob Pirok receives LCGC Emerging Leader award
Detecting nerve agent biomarkers in dried blood spots
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Detecting nerve agent biomarkers in dried blood spots

In a paper in Forensic Chemistry, Mirjam de Bruin - Hoegée and co-workers present research on the use of dried blood spots for portable detection and laboratory verification of organophosphate poisoning.
Detecting nerve agent biomarkers in dried blood spots
Forensic elemental profiling of polymers
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Forensic elemental profiling of polymers

In a paper in Forensic Chemistry, PhD candidate Mirjam de Bruin - Hoegée and co-workers present research on the forensic profiling of plastics that are often found on a crime scene.
Forensic elemental profiling of polymers
There is much to improve in identifying all the chemicals around us
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There is much to improve in identifying all the chemicals around us

Research estimates that a mere 2% of all chemical exposure has been identified.
There is much to improve in identifying all the chemicals around us
How to link plastics found at a crime scene to potential suspects
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How to link plastics found at a crime scene to potential suspects

With the use of proper standards, quantitative elemental profiling with the so-called LA-ICP-MS method is a promising tool for criminal investigations.
How to link plastics found at a crime scene to potential suspects
Finding evidence in plants for the use of chemical weapons
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Finding evidence in plants for the use of chemical weapons

Analytical Scientists at the University of Amsterdam’s together with colleagues from TNO have demonstrated that chemical warfare agents react with plant proteins to form stable protein adducts.
Finding evidence in plants for the use of chemical weapons
Only through machine learning and AI can we come to grips with all chemicals around us
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Only through machine learning and AI can we come to grips with all chemicals around us

Invited perspective in JACS Au describes the challenge of mapping the ‘exposome chemical space.’
Only through machine learning and AI can we come to grips with all chemicals around us
Novel MS hyphenated separation methods for complex mixtures of peptides and proteins
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Novel MS hyphenated separation methods for complex mixtures of peptides and proteins

Two recently published articles describing the use of advanced separation methods to study complex mixtures of peptides and proteins.
Novel MS hyphenated separation methods for complex mixtures of peptides and proteins
Royal Honour for Peter Schoenmakers
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Royal Honour for Peter Schoenmakers

Professor Peter Schoenmakers was named Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion on 28 June 2022. He received this honour for his exceptional achievements in the field of analytical chemistry.
Royal Honour for Peter Schoenmakers