SCIEX Capillary Electrophoresis User Symposium

Explore practical CE approaches for biologics and emerging therapeutics.

Join SCIEX experts and industry peers for a day of insights and discussion on capillary electrophoresis (CE) in analytical development, process characterization, and quality control. Explore how the BioPhase 8800 system and PA 800 Plus system can support purity assessment, consistent assay performance, and efficient workflows across the development lifecycle.

Choose your symposium location:

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — Durham, NC

• North Carolina Biotechnology Center
• 15 T.W. Alexander Drive
• Durham, NC 27713

Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast

9:00 a.m. Welcome and introductions 

• Aditi Singh and Sally Ba nks, SCIEX

9:10 a.m. Transitioning from PA 800 Plus system to BioPhase 8800 system 

• David Abraham, Laboratory Automation Engineer II, KBI Biopharma

Hear KBI BioPharma's experience evaluating and implementing the BioPhase 8800 system, including cost considerations, method transfer case studies, performance assessments, and the operational benefits of enhanced automation and digitalization .

9:40 a.m. New native fluorescence technology updates 

• Peter Holper, Sr Applications Scientist, SCIEX

Discover the latest advances in native fluorescence technology, including new capabilities, applications, workflow enhancements, and opportunities to improve sensitivity and productivity in biopharmaceutical analysis.

10:10 a.m. CE Pharm highlights 

• Aditi Singh, Sr Market Development Manager, SCIEX

Highlights from CE Pharm, including key scientific posters and the latest product and software innovations from SCIEX.

10:40 a.m. Coffee break

11:00 a.m. Troubleshooting workshop 

• Service and Applications Team, SCIEX

Gain practical tips for diagnosing common CE challenges, optimizing system performance, and implementing preventative maintenance best practices.

12:15 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. The future of CE 

• Fang Wang, Sr Product Manager, SCIEX

Explore emerging CE applications, upcoming workflow innovations, and future product directions. Bring your ideas for future enhancements and kit recommendations.

1:30 p.m. Ask-the- experts hour 

• Product Management, Service, and Applications, SCIEX

Bring your questions for our product management, applications, and service experts.

2:30 p.m. Closing remarks 

• Aditi Singh and Sally Banks, SCIEX

3:00 p.m. Happy hour refreshments

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — Plymouth Meeting, PA

• SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting
• 430 Plymouth Rd
• Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast

9:00 a.m. Welcome and introductions 

• Aditi Singh, PhD, Sr Market Development Manager, SCIEX

9:10 a.m. Expanding the horizon: Advancing SCIEX CE capabilities to accelerate better medicines 

• Brandon Bates, Application Support, SCIEX

9:40 a.m. Advancements and practical use of LIF for ultra -low concentration testing 

• Thomas Shiels, Sr Research Scientist, Biologics Analytical Sciences, Global Biopharmaceutical Development, Incyte Corporation

10:10 a.m. Capillary electrophoresis - based separation of virus -like particles and nano - emulsions for vaccine development 

• Yousef Hassan, PhD, Sr Scientist, Vaccine Analytical Research and Development, Merck & Co., Inc.

10:40 a.m. Coffee break

11:00 a.m. Roundtable: Future of capillary electrophoresis for biologics CMC (analytical development and QC) 

• Tyler Davis, Sr Product Manager, SCIEX (Moderator)

Explore emerging CE applications, upcoming workflow innovations, and future product directions. Bring your ideas for future enhancements and kit recommendations.

12:15 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. CE analysis leveraging native fluorescence detection with SCIEX BioPhase 8800 system 

• Spark Therapeutics (part of Roche Group under Genentech)

1:30 p.m. In-depth characterization of trastuzumab and its conjugated ADC with multi -level icIEF -UV/MS analysis 

• David Colquhoun, PhD, Advanced Workflow Specialist, SCIEX

2:00 p.m. Ask-the-experts

Bring your questions for our product management and applications experts.

2:30 p.m. Closing remarks 

• Aditi Singh, PhD, Sr Market Development Manager, SCIEX 

What you’ll explore

• Advances in CE that can help move therapeutic programs forward
• Applications for monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, fusion proteins, and antibody-drug conjugates
• Analytical approaches for mRNA, AAV, oligonucleotides, and other nucleic acid therapeutics
• QC-ready workflows for routine release and stability testing
• Ways to increase laboratory productivity with multicapillary throughput
• Practical tips to reduce variability and improve assay performance through automated CE workflows

An interactive roundtable will give attendees the opportunity to discuss QC bottlenecks, method standardization, throughput, regulatory expectations, and future opportunities for CE in biologics manufacturing.

Stay for food and refreshments after the symposium and continue the conversation with SCIEX experts and your peers.

👉Register HERE