Join us for a free two-day LECO Separation Science Workshop on September 23–24, 2026, at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/219">C³AL Laboratory</a> at Cal State LA. Registration is free, and meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop.&nbsp;<h4>Registration</h4><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=iYeNbqIuykW7qZP4_jUEVbznDB40eK1PgjPzhHyb__9URTFTTFA5UEEzQ1A4MUtFV0o4TEJTNlZCOS4u&amp;route=shorturl">Register HERE</a>Space is limited, register today!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_LECO_Separation_Science_Workshop_registration_332543a18e.jpg" alt="LECO: LECO Separation Science Workshop - QR code for registration" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_LECO_Separation_Science_Workshop_registration_332543a18e.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="437" height="437"></blockquote><h4>Hand-on Experience with the LECO Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab C3AL</h4><ul><li>Work directly with LECO instruments in the C3AL Laboratory</li><li>Learn complete analytical workflows from sample to answer</li><li>Get expert guidance from LECO application scientists</li><li>Develop methods and solve real-world challenges</li><li>Collaborate, ask questions, and build your skills</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Cal_State_LA_The_LECO_Pegasus_BTX_system_in_Cal_State_LA_s_LECO_Complex_Chemical_Compositional_Analysis_Lab_enhances_research_and_student_training_in_advanced_chemical_analysis_cover_b739e727ca.jpg" alt="Cal State LA: The LECO Pegasus BTX system in Cal State LA’s LECO Complex Chemical Compositional Analysis Lab enhances research and student training in advanced chemical analysis" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Cal_State_LA_The_LECO_Pegasus_BTX_system_in_Cal_State_LA_s_LECO_Complex_Chemical_Compositional_Analysis_Lab_enhances_research_and_student_training_in_advanced_chemical_analysis_cover_b739e727ca.jpg 227w," sizes="100vw" width="1252" height="863">The first day will focus on the fundamentals and theory of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC), with an emphasis on understanding how GC×GC can enhance your research, solve complex analytical challenges, and support your laboratory or company goals.&nbsp;The second day will be dedicated to hands-on activities, giving participants the opportunity to work directly with LECO instrumentation, learn practical analytical workflows, and analyze their own samples with guidance from LECO application scientists.&nbsp;Whether you are new to GC×GC or looking to expand its use in your research or organization, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, explore, and apply the technology in a practical setting. Space is limited, so register early!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Cal_State_LA_LECO_QUADJET_G_Cx_GC_coupled_to_Pegasus_BT_4_D_TOM_MS_in_the_Complex_Chemical_Composition_Analysis_Lab_C_AL_077a14ae34/Cal-State-LA-LECO-QUADJET-GCxGC-coupled-to-Pegasus-BT-4D-TOM-MS-in-the-Complex-Chemical-Composition-Analysis-Lab-(CAL).jpg" alt="Cal State LA: LECO QUADJET GCxGC coupled to Pegasus BT 4D TOM MS in the Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab (C³AL)" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Cal_State_LA_LECO_QUADJET_G_Cx_GC_coupled_to_Pegasus_BT_4_D_TOM_MS_in_the_Complex_Chemical_Composition_Analysis_Lab_C_AL_077a14ae34/thumbnail_Cal-State-LA-LECO-QUADJET-GCxGC-coupled-to-Pegasus-BT-4D-TOM-MS-in-the-Complex-Chemical-Composition-Analysis-Lab-(CAL).jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1949" height="1299">

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<h4>Latest edition of the Wiley Registry/NIST Mass Spectral Library for leading pharmaceutical, environmental, and forensic laboratories worldwide expands coverage to more than 1.2 million spectra</h4>Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today released the new edition of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/2591">Wiley Registry/NIST Mass Spectral Library</a>, a reference database that combines two essential mass spectrometry references in a single, integrated collection, giving scientists the full depth of both to identify unknown chemical compounds.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Wiley_Wiley_Registry_NIST_EI_Mass_Spectral_Library_2026_4d3c8f440f.jpg" alt="Wiley: Wiley Registry/NIST EI Mass Spectral Library 2026" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Wiley_Wiley_Registry_NIST_EI_Mass_Spectral_Library_2026_4d3c8f440f.jpg 110w," sizes="100vw" width="1524" height="2161">For years, laboratories doing GC-MS analysis have relied on Wiley’s renowned <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/887">Wiley Registry of Mass Spectral Data</a> and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/2461">NIST/EPA/NIH EI Mass Spectral Library</a> from the U.S. government’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to power their analytical workflows. These two respected references are united in this database, one of the most comprehensive resources of its kind.The new 2026 edition updates the collection, adding tens of thousands of newly validated compounds across both libraries and bringing the total to more than 1.2 million electron ionization (EI) mass spectra—unique chemical “signatures” used to identify substances.The Wiley Registry/NIST Mass Spectral Library is part of Wiley’s growing portfolio of scientific data and research intelligence solutions, which spans spectral databases, chemistry and materials literature, and analytical tools supporting researchers from discovery through applied outcomes.Wiley’s spectral database solutions are trusted by leading pharmaceutical, environmental, and forensic laboratories worldwide, reflecting Wiley’s mission to transform knowledge into actionable intelligence that helps researchers make confident, high-stakes decisions.<blockquote>“When a scientist runs a sample through a mass spectrometer, the results are only as good as the reference data behind them,” said Armughan Rafat, Wiley senior vice president and chief AI &amp; data analytics officer. “By uniting the Wiley Registry and the NIST Library in a single resource, we deliver the breadth, quality, and validation scientists need to identify unknown compounds faster and with confidence.”</blockquote>Available in the most common instrumentation manufacturer formats, the library supports high-confidence analysis across GC-MS workflows.<h4>Spectral Databases</h4>Spectral databases contain unique molecular “fingerprints” of substances captured through analytical techniques such as infrared (IR), mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and Raman spectroscopy. By comparing experimental spectra against validated reference data, researchers can accurately identify unknown compounds across a wide range of applications. &nbsp;<h4>About Wiley</h4>Wiley is a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning. With more than 200 years at the center of the scholarly ecosystem, Wiley combines trusted publishing heritage with AI-powered platforms to transform how knowledge is discovered, accessed, and applied. From individual researchers and students to Fortune 500 R&amp;D teams, Wiley enables the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact. From knowledge to impact—Wiley is redefining what’s possible in science and learning.&nbsp;

Wiley Releases Database Combining Two of the World’s Most Trusted Chemical Identification Resources

The countdown is almost over. In just one week, the international chromatography community will meet in Prague for the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/events/644">35th International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC 2026)</a>, taking place from September 6–10, 2026. Whether your registration has been confirmed for months or you are still deciding whether to join, now is the time to finalize your plans. Here is what you need to know before ISC 2026 begins.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/companies/314">ISC</a> is the oldest conference series dedicated to separation science, with symposia organized since 1956. This September, the Prague Congress Centre will welcome researchers, industry experts, instrument manufacturers, young scientists, and other specialists for five days of chromatography and separation science, covering everything from fundamental research to pharmaceutical, environmental, food, health, and omics applications.But before the scientific sessions begin, there are a few practical details worth checking.<h4>ISC officially starts on September 6 – but activities begin a day earlier</h4>The official dates for ISC 2026 are Sunday, September 6 through Thursday, September 10, but for some participants the conference starts already on Saturday, September 5.The first Short Courses are scheduled for Saturday (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/article/6770">SC 1 – Modern HPLC Separation in Theory and Practice</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/article/7312">SC 2 – mzmine for LC-MS data analysis</a>), with additional courses continuing on Sunday morning and afternoon. If you have registered for a Short Course, make sure to check its exact date and starting time before arranging your journey to Prague.Sunday then marks the official opening of ISC 2026, with the Opening Ceremony, Award Ceremony, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/article/7361">plenary lectures</a>, and Welcome Reception introducing delegates to the week ahead.<h4>Haven’t registered yet? You can still join ISC 2026</h4>Missed the late-registration deadline? It is still possible to attend.Onsite registration has been available since August 26, 2026, giving last-minute participants another opportunity to join the symposium. Current onsite registration fees are:<ul><li>Industry: €1,150</li><li>Academic: €890</li><li>Student: €390</li><li>Short Courses: €270</li></ul>The Short Course fee covers participation in up to three Short Courses.One practical point for last-minute registration: bank-transfer payments closed on August 19, so only card payments are now accepted.Full registration includes access to oral and poster sessions, the exhibition, the Sunday Welcome Reception, scheduled lunches and coffee breaks, the electronic Book of Abstracts, and a Prague public transportation pass.<h4>Where is ISC 2026 and how do you get there?</h4>ISC 2026 will take place at the:Prague Congress Centre<ul><li>5. května 65</li><li>140 21 Prague 4</li><li>Czech Republic</li></ul>The venue is particularly easy to reach by public transport. It is located directly on Prague’s Metro Line C at Vyšehrad station, just around five minutes by metro from Muzeum station in the city centre.The Prague Congress Centre brings the lecture halls, exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, and other conference facilities together in one venue, making it easy to move between scientific sessions, posters, industry activities, and the exhibition throughout the day.And since full conference registration includes public transportation in Prague, getting around the city during ISC should be straightforward.<h4>When can you pick up your conference materials?</h4>The registration desk will already be open during the Short Courses and will remain available throughout the symposium.Registration opening hours:<ul><li>Saturday, September 5: 8:30–17:00</li><li>Sunday, September 6: 7:30–19:00</li><li>Monday, September 7: 7:30–18:00</li><li>Tuesday, September 8: 7:30–19:00</li><li>Wednesday, September 9: 8:00–18:00</li><li>Thursday, September 10: 8:30–14:30</li></ul>If you are arriving in Prague on Sunday, allowing some extra time for registration before the Opening Ceremony will make the start of the conference considerably more relaxed.<h4>Now is the time to build your personal ISC program</h4>With several parallel sessions running throughout the week, trying to decide where to go only after arriving at the venue may mean missing something important.The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/article/7477">main scientific program</a> is organized around three broad areas:<ul><li>Fundamentals</li><li>Bioanalysis and omics applications</li><li>Hyphenated techniques</li></ul>These are complemented by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/article/7280">Tutorials </a>+ Young Speakers, plenary and invited lectures, poster sessions, the international exhibition, vendor seminars, and industry-focused activities.Before leaving for Prague, take another look at the Interactive Program and mark the lectures, posters, and other activities that are most relevant to you. If you are presenting your own work, this is also the right time to double-check your assigned session, room, and presentation time.And don’t focus only on the oral program. Poster sessions and exhibition breaks are among the best opportunities to discuss new research directly with authors, meet instrument and technology specialists, and make new contacts.<h4>Don’t overlook the vendor seminars and industry program</h4>ISC 2026 is not limited to academic presentations. The conference also includes an extensive industry component, with activities covering current challenges in separation science and practical applications of new analytical technologies.During the lunchtime sessions, participants can attend <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/article/7736">vendor seminars</a> presented by companies including Avantor, Shimadzu, Advanced Materials Technology, Restek, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Topics range from stationary-phase selectivity and chromatographic modelling to HPLC and LC-MS column technologies and advanced characterization of biotherapeutics.The conference also includes dedicated <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/article/7777">Industry Activities</a> from Monday through Wednesday, bringing together academic and industrial perspectives on topics relevant to analytical laboratories and the future of separation science. One of the discussions, for example, will examine how education in separation science can better reflect the skills required by modern industry, while another will focus on sustainability and the practical implementation of greener analytical workflows.On Wednesday, participants can also join the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/article/7801">Publishing Workshop</a>, another activity worth adding to the schedule if scientific publishing is part of your work.<h4>Test your chromatography knowledge at the ISC Quiz</h4>Not every session needs to be completely serious.On Tuesday, September 8 from 18:30 to 19:30, ISC will host an interactive Chromatography Quiz, combining practical questions, chromatography fundamentals, unusual facts, and lighter challenges.There is no advance registration required. Any registered conference participant can join, but remember to bring a smartphone—the quiz uses live participation through a QR code.Results will be scored in real time, and prizes will be awarded to the top three participants.<h4>Start networking from the first evening</h4>The scientific program may be the main reason to attend ISC, but the conversations between sessions can be equally valuable.The first major networking opportunity comes immediately on Sunday.The Welcome Reception will take place on September 6 from 18:30 to 20:00 in the second-floor foyer of the Prague Congress Centre. It is open to registered participants and accompanying persons and includes a light buffet and drinks.As it takes place immediately after the opening program, it is an ideal opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new contacts, and start conversations before the full parallel scientific program begins on Monday.Another social highlight will be the Gala Dinner on Wednesday, September 9 from 19:00 to midnight at the National House Vinohrady.The Gala Dinner requires a separate €100 ticket, is not included in the standard registration fee, and has a smart-casual dress code. Participants should also note that transportation to and from the venue is not organized by the conference.<h4>And perhaps leave a little time for Prague</h4>A conference schedule can fill up quickly, but ISC 2026 is taking place in one of Europe’s most walkable cities.If you find some free time between sessions, Vyšehrad is only about a 10-minute walk from the Prague Congress Centre and offers panoramic views across Prague and the Vltava River. It is an easy option for a short walk without travelling back into the historic city centre.See you at ISC 2026 in Prague!

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<div><h4>Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Environmental Testing Labs Under the Revised EU Water Framework Directive</h4>The European Commission’s proposed updates to the Water Framework, Groundwater, and Environmental Quality Standards Directives are bringing new responsibilities and opportunities for environmental testing labs. With expanded pollutant lists - including PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and pesticide metabolites - and stricter monitoring and reporting requirements, the landscape of water analysis is rapidly evolving.Join the 4th Waters Environmental Webinar Series to explore how your lab can navigate these challenges and turn regulatory change into opportunity.Register for free and partner with us to shape the future of European water quality.<h5>Why Attend</h5>Stay ahead of new EU regulatory demands with insights from leading experts. Gain practical guidance, share experiences with peers, and prepare your lab for the next generation of water quality standards.<h5>Highlights</h5><ul><li>New pollutant categories and analytical challenges</li><li>Updates to monitoring protocols and reporting</li><li>Innovative methods to meet revised Environmental Quality Standards</li><li>Strategic guidance for compliance and adaptation</li></ul>Lead the change in water analysis—stay ahead, stay compliant, and make a real impact.<h4>EPISODE 6: Blue Thursdays 2026 – The Best Of</h4>In this final session, we’ll look back at the most important things we’ve learned throughout the Blue Thursday series. We’ll explore the big trends we’re seeing, the smart tools scientists use to study the environment, and what exciting developments will be coming next.<blockquote>Speaker: Claudia Rathmann (Principal F&amp;E Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)Experienced and passionate analytical science professional with over 20 years of technical and strategic expertise in food and environmental applications. Currently serving as Principal Market Development Manager at Waters Corporation, Claudia specializes in connecting customers with product management to deliver innovative solutions for complex analytical challenges. With a strong scientific foundation and a proven track record in both technical and marketing roles, Claudia bridges the gap between customer needs and product innovation across the EMEA region.Speaker: Janitha De-Alwis (JD) (Principal F&amp;E Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)Janitha De-Alwis (known as JD) is an applications chemist in the European demo lab, based in Wilmslow, UK. His main role focuses on application development work for the food and environmental sector. JD takes great pride in speaking to, and advising, many food and environmental customers. His position requires him to be reactive and proactive to the changes in the food industry, such as changing regulations, topical issues and food safety risks.</blockquote></div>

Blue Thursdays 2026 – The Best Of

In this final session, we’ll look back at the most important things we’ve learned throughout the Blue Thursday series.

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.<h4>Webinar Series Details</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>Who Should Attend:&nbsp;</h4>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.<h4>Recommended for:&nbsp;</h4>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.<h4>Regulatory context covered:&nbsp;</h4>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.<h3>Textiles and Materials</h3>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.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.<blockquote>Presenter: David Saladin (Ecology Lab Team Leader, TESTEX AG, Swiss Textile Testing Institute)Presenter:&nbsp;Aimei Zou, Ph.D. (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Singapore)</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.

<div>Reliable microplastics analysis requires both robust extraction workflows and defensible analytical techniques. In this two-part webinar, we bring together complementary approaches to address these challenges across the full analytical pipeline.The first session introduces a novel dry-ice-assisted fractionation method combined with the Agilent 8700 LDIR chemical imaging system, enabling efficient extraction and automated particle identification, sizing, and counting in complex soil and sediment samples. The second session focuses on pyrolysis–GC/MS, highlighting best practices to ensure accurate polymer identification while avoiding common pitfalls such as misidentification and background interference.Together, these approaches illustrate how combining orthogonal techniques, particle-based imaging and mass-based analysis, can strengthen data quality, improve reproducibility, and provide greater confidence in microplastics results. Attendees will gain practical insights into building robust, scalable workflows that support high-quality, defensible microplastics analysis across a range of environmental applications.<h4>Key Learning Objectives:</h4><ul><li>Build confidence in microplastics data through robust, defensible workflows</li><li>Improve data quality and reproducibility across complex sample types</li><li>Mitigate analytical risk by avoiding contamination and misidentification pitfalls</li><li>Combine complementary techniques to strengthen insight and validation</li><li>Enable scalable, routine analysis for real-world laboratory environments</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend:</h4><ul><li>Microplastics researchers</li><li>Microplastics analysts from commercial, QA, or research labs seeking to understand key challenges in Microplastics analysis</li><li>Those interested in microplastics analysis and the development of standardized methodology around the world</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Subharthe Samandra (Australian Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants, School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Australia)Presenter: Dr. Amy Cuthbertson (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies Inc)Presenter: Melissa O’Meara (Forensic Science Consultant, ACS Media Group)</blockquote></div>

C&EN: Microplastics Analysis You Can Defend: From Method to Results

Microplastics Analysis You Can Defend: From Method to Results

Discover robust microplastics analysis. Learn how orthogonal LDIR imaging and Py-GC/MS workflows improve reproducibility and polymer identification

Advanced LDIR and Py-GC/MS for Microplastics Analysis

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785">Industrial laboratories are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Rising helium costs, increasing sustainability initiatives, emerging PFAS testing requirements, and growing demands for laboratory productivity are reshaping how laboratories operate.Join us for this webinar as we explore practical gas chromatography (GC) solutions and workflows that help laboratories address today's most pressing analytical challenges.<h4>What you'll learn</h4><h5>Helium conservation and carrier gas strategies</h5>Discover practical approaches to reducing helium consumption, optimizing carrier gas usage, and maintaining analytical performance while managing operational costs.<h5>PFAS testing in industrial applications</h5>Learn about emerging PFAS testing workflows relevant to industrial and environmental applications, including OTM-50 and ASTM D8591-24 methods using thermal desorption GC-MS (TD-GC-MS). We will also discuss the evolving analytical landscape for PFAS monitoring and screening.<h5>Recycled plastics and circular economy testing</h5>Explore analytical solutions for recycled plastics and waste plastic pyrolysis oil (WPPO), supporting material characterization, quality control, and sustainability initiatives.<h5>Improving laboratory productivity</h5>Learn how modern GC technologies can help laboratories improve workflow efficiency, minimize downtime, and maximize instrument utilization.<h5>Register today!</h5>Gain practical insights into the technologies, workflows, and analytical approaches helping industrial laboratories address today's challenges and prepare for tomorrow's requirements.English subtitles will be provided for this webinar and a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to all attendees of the live webcast.<blockquote>Presenter: Daniela Cavagnino (Product Marketing Manager GC, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Dr. Daniela Cavagnino received a Master Degree in Chemistry at the University of Milan, Italy. She started her career in gas chromatography at Thermo Fisher Scientific spending several years in the R&amp;D laboratories working on GC technology innovation and more than 15 years in product and marketing management roles promoting GC/GCMS technology and applications.</blockquote></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Helium, PFAS & Recycled Plastics - Addressing Key Challenges in Industrial Laboratories

Helium, PFAS & Recycled Plastics: Addressing Key Challenges in Industrial Laboratories

Explore practical GC workflows for industrial labs. Learn about helium conservation, PFAS analysis via TD-GC-MS, and recycled plastics characterization.

Overcoming GC Challenges: Helium, PFAS & Microplastics

In this SelectScience® TechTalk, Dr. Stefan Christian Gaugler, Professor of Applied Analytics at the Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), will provide an up-to-date overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), focusing on their environmental impact, regulatory landscape, and associated analytical challenges. Highlighting the growing concern surrounding PFAS contamination across Europe, alongside the complexity arising from their chemical diversity and persistence.The session will explore current analytical workflows and sample preparation techniques, including the use of a novel PFAS-selective polymer for micro solid-phase extraction (µSPE), supporting efficient and automated analysis across diverse sample matrices. Attendees will gain insight into approaches for detecting both ultra-short and long-chain PFAS, as well as practical strategies to improve sensitivity, selectivity, and sustainability in PFAS analysis.<h4>What will this webinar cover?</h4><ul><li>The environmental relevance and regulatory developments surrounding PFAS in Europe.</li><li>The analytical challenges associated with PFAS diversity, including ultra-short and long-chain compounds.</li><li>Modern analytical workflows for PFAS detection using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS techniques.</li><li>The advantages of novel PFAS-selective polymer-based µSPE methods for efficient and automated sample preparation.</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Prof. Dr. Stefan Christian Gaugler (Professor of Applied Analytics at the Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW))Prof. Dr. Stefan Christian Gaugler is a researcher and lecturer at FHNW with a background in life sciences and analytical chemistry, driven by a long-standing interest in translating complex biomarker diagnostics into accessible solutions. Over the past 14 years, his work has focused on microsampling technologies, particularly dried blood spot (DBS) analysis.He currently leads the micro lab at FHNW, where the team operates one of the world’s most technologically advanced dried blood spot laboratories and develops advanced methods for trace analysis of emerging contaminants. Alongside his research, he teaches advanced analytical techniques and laboratory automation, with a strong focus on bridging academia and real-world application.His current work, including this presentation, focuses on advancing PFAS analysis to better understand and address their impact on human health and the environment.</blockquote><blockquote>Moderator: Cameron Smith-Craig (Pharma and Applied Sciences Editor, SelectScience)</blockquote>

SelectScience: Advancing PFAS analytics across complex matrices

Advancing PFAS analytics across complex matrices

Discover automated µSPE solutions for PFAS analysis. Learn strategies from FHNW experts to overcome matrix challenges for ultra-short & long chains.

Advancing PFAS Analytics Across Complex Matrices via µSPE

This presentation will cover products from Agilent that make GC connections more robust by utilizing new technologies that make connections easier, leak free and more inert for any application.Topics covered include: Self Tightening Stainless Column Nuts and ferrules, Press Fits, UltiMetal Plus and Stainless Steel Capillary Tubing, Ferrule Pre-swaging installation tool and MS interface installation tool, among others.<blockquote>Speaker: Mark Sinnott (Technical Support Engineer, Consumables and Supplies Division, Agilent Technologies)Mark Sinnott works for Agilent Technologies as a Technical Support Engineer in the Consumables and Supplies Division (CSD). In his position at Agilent, Mark performs technical support and applications assistance to gas chromatographers worldwide. He has more than 22 years of experience in gas chromatography, including environmental analysis of compounds in air, soil and water matrices, including dissolved gas analysis for the electrical industry. Mark holds a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from California State University, Sacramento, and currently resides in Twin Falls Idaho.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Becoming A Better Chromatographer - GC Webinar Series

From Inlet to Detector: Building Better Connections in GC and GC/MS Workflows

Build better GC and GC/MS connections with Agilent. Explore self-tightening column nuts, pre-swaging tools, and inert capillaries to eliminate leaks

Building Better Connections in GC and GC/MS Workflows

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><h4>Something new is on the horizon for isotopic analysis</h4>Over the past several years, Orbitrap-based isotope ratio analysis has evolved into a powerful approach for investigating isotopic composition with molecular-level detail, opening new possibilities across environmental and geochemical studies, metabolism research, food authenticity, and beyond.Now we're taking the next step.Join us for a first look at the next generation of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap IRMS.Discover how new Orbitrap IRMS is streamlining the complete isotope analysis workflow—from method development and data acquisition to calibration, data processing, and reporting.You'll hear from Thermo Fisher Scientific application specialists and Prof. Douglas Morrison (SUERC), who will share practical experience and insights gained from applying the technology across environmental and bioscience research.<h5>During the webinar, you'll see how to:</h5><ul><li>Configure isotope methods with new, dedicated workflow tools</li><li>Acquire high-quality isotope data using automated sample/reference strategies</li><li>Process and calibrate isotope ratios in an integrated software environment</li><li>Generate confident isotopic insights from samples</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Sukanya Sengupta (Application Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Sukanya is a geochemist with PhD and postdoctoral research experience, from University of Göttingen, in isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and triple oxygen isotope ratios of terrestrial samples. Since joining Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bremen in 2020, she has supported ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and IRMS customers with method and application development for routine and research analytical workflows.Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Brett Davidheiser (Field Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Brett has a wide experience in isotope ratio mass spectrometry from his PhD at the University of Glasgow, running a stable isotope lab at CU Boulder, to his work at Thermo Fisher Scientific as applications scientist. He is currently involved in helping new users come up to speed with Thermo Scientific Orbitrap IRMS technology for natural abundance isotope ratio analysis.Presenter:&nbsp;Prof. Douglas J. Morrison (Professor of Isotope Bioscience, SUERC – Centre for the Isotope Sciences, University of Glasgow)With a PhD from the University of Strathclyde, using stable isotopes to investigate human physiology, Douglas has a strong track record of using stable isotopes in the biosciences and currently leads the Stable Isotope Biochemistry Laboratory at SUERC. Using classical compound-specific isotope analyses, and more recently Orbitrap isotope ratio mass spectrometry, underpins his research into molecular mechanisms driving health and disease in humans with a major focus on the gut and gut microbiome.</blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Powerful isotopic insights, elevated

Powerful isotopic insights, elevated

Join us for a first look at the next generation of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap IRMS.

Exhaled breath is increasingly recognized as a powerful source of molecular information for personalized medicine. Containing hundreds to thousands of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that reflect metabolic, inflammatory, microbiological, and environmental processes, breath offers a unique, completely non-invasive window into human health. Yet, unlocking this chemical complexity requires analytical platforms capable of delivering both exceptional separation power and high-confidence molecular characterization.At the forefront of this evolution is comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GCxGC-MS), which has emerged as a cornerstone technology in modern breathomics. By significantly expanding chromatographic peak capacity and resolving power compared with conventional one-dimensional approaches, GCxGC-MS enables a more comprehensive exploration of the human volatilome and facilitates the discovery of clinically relevant biomarkers that would otherwise remain undetected.This webinar will explore how advanced GCxGC-MS workflows are transforming breathomics research and accelerating its translation towards clinical implementation. Drawing on recent developments in untargeted and targeted analytical strategies, we will discuss how comprehensive volatilome profiling can be integrated with rapid and streamlined methodologies to create efficient multi-platform pipelines for biomarker discovery, validation, and routine application. Particular emphasis will be placed on the critical role of analytical design, quality control, and data processing in generating robust and reproducible results from highly complex breath samples.Beyond technology development, the presentation will address the key challenges facing the field, including standardization of sampling protocols, harmonization of analytical methodologies, and the transition from exploratory studies to clinically actionable solutions. Real-world applications will illustrate how breathomics can support disease detection, patient stratification, therapeutic monitoring, and precision healthcare.As analytical capabilities continue to advance, GCxGC-MS is positioning breathomics to move beyond proof-of-concept studies and towards a future where non-invasive molecular phenotyping becomes an integral component of personalized medicine.<blockquote>Speaker: Anaïs Rodrigues (Applications Chemist, LECO Europe)</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Pierre-Hugues Stefanuto (Lead Scientist &amp; Senior Lecturer, Liège University, Belgium)</blockquote>

LECO: Breathomics - Advancing Personalized Medicine Through Next-Generation Analytical Solutions 

Breathomics: Advancing Personalized Medicine Through Next-Generation Analytical Solutions

Discover how GCxGC-MS transforms breathomics and VOC profiling. Learn how non-invasive molecular phenotyping enables personalized medicine

Breathomics & GCxGC-MS for Personalized Medicine

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785">As PFAS regulations continue to evolve, laboratories face increasing pressure to detect a broader range of compounds while maintaining confidence, efficiency, and regulatory readiness. Traditional targeted methods remain essential, but growing awareness of emerging PFAS is driving the need for more comprehensive analytical strategies.Join us for a webinar exploring the latest advances in high-resolution mass spectrometry and intelligent data analysis that enable more comprehensive PFAS characterization in food and food-contact material testing.<h4>You will learn how to:</h4><ul><li>Expand PFAS detection beyond targeted analysis</li><li>Improve confidence in identifying known and emerging PFAS</li><li>Streamline PFAS identification with intelligent data analysis workflows</li><li>Stay ahead of evolving food safety testing requirements</li></ul>The webinar concludes with a live panel discussion moderated by Dr. Dasharath P. Oulkar (Thermo Fisher Scientific). Joined by invited customer speakers, the panel will explore the growing focus on PFAS in seafood, discussing current analytical challenges, regulatory considerations, and practical approaches to testing.English subtitles will be provided for this webinar and a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to all attendees of the live webcast.<blockquote>Presenter: Jeremy Koelmel, Ph.D. (Associate Research Scientist in Epidemiology, Yale University)</blockquote><blockquote>Panel Discussion: Dasharath P. Oulkar, Ph.D. (Manager, FSSAI-Thermo Fisher Scientific Food Safety Solution Center, Ghaziabad, Thermo Fisher Scientific, India)Dr Dasharath P. Oulkar has 20+ years of experience in the area of food safety and quality testing and extensive technical experience various chromatography, mass spectrometry and sample preparation techniques required for food safety, authenticity and quality. He is currently working in collaboration with FSSAI to develop new methods and supporting various food laboratories across APJ.&nbsp;</blockquote></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Future-Proofing Emerging Contaminants in Food Analysis

Future-Proofing Emerging Contaminants in Food Analysis

Future-proof your food testing lab against evolving PFAS regulations. Learn how high-resolution MS and intelligent workflows identify emerging contaminants

Emerging PFAS in Food Analysis: High-Resolution MS Workflows

Legacy GC-MS systems can create costly bottlenecks through increased maintenance, reduced productivity, and limited analytical capabilities. Join our webinar to discover how upgrading from legacy GC-MS platforms to the latest Thermo Scientific™ ISQ™ 7610 Single Quadrupole GC-MS and TSQ™ 9610 Triple Quadrupole GC-MS/MS systems are helping laboratories modernize their workflows, achieve higher performance and stay ahead of evolving analytical demands.Learn how innovative technologies such as NeverVent maintenance, extended dynamic range, intelligent software tools, and advanced quantitative performance can help you generate trusted results faster while lowering operational costs. We will also discuss available upgrade incentives designed to support laboratories ready to replace aging GC-MS instrumentation.Whether you currently operate an older Thermo Scientific system or another legacy GC-MS platform, this webinar will provide practical insights into the benefits of modernization and explain how our limited-time upgrade promotion can help make the transition easier.<blockquote>Presenter: Amit Gujar (Product Manager GC-MS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Amit Gujar, Ph.D. is a Product Manager with the GC, GC-MS business unit at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He has worked at Thermo for over 12 years and has been intimately involved with planning, development and commercial release of their most recent TRACE 1610, ISQ 7610 and TSQ 9610 GC and GC-MS systems. He has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of Tulsa. He did a couple of stints as a postdoctoral scholar before coming to Thermo. The focus of his research has been catalysis, biofuels and clean energy.Moderator: Daniela Cavagnino (Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: From legacy to leading edge: unlock more uptime, throughput, and confidence with modern GC-MS technology

From legacy to leading edge: unlock more uptime, throughput, and confidence with modern GC-MS technology

Learn how modern Thermo Scientific GC-MS systems improve productivity, maintenance, quantitation, and workflow efficiency when replacing legacy instrumentation.

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