ISC 2026 concluded with AI and machine learning, bioanalysis, forensics, 3D printing, glycoproteomics, GC×GC/MS, exposomics, the Pavel Jandera and Best Poster Awards, and the Closing Ceremony.
Article | Academy
Manual and Automated Hybrid Searches in NIST26
Learn how manual and automated Hybrid MS/MS Searches in NIST26 use spectral similarity, mass differences, dForm, and fragmentation to investigate unknown compounds beyond exact library matches.
Scientific article | Science and research
Comprehensive investigation of matrix effect evaluation approaches for reliable quantification in bioanalysis using UHPLC-MS/MS
A systematic UHPLC-MS/MS study shows that matrix-effect estimates based only on calibration slopes can be biased and introduces an intercept-based correction.
Article | Events
ISC 2026 - Day 4
ISC 2026 Day 4 featured oligonucleotides, HRMS, sample preparation, electromigration, novel hyphenated techniques, publishing, sustainability, tutorials, and the Gala Dinner.
ISC 2026 Day 3 combined stationary phases, SFC, metabolomics, clinical analysis, lipidomics and microfluidics with posters, vendor seminars, a Job Fair, AI discussion and the ISC Quiz.
Article | Interview
Droplet Cyclic Ion Mobility Mass Spec: Compressing Months of Enzyme Screening Into Just 14 Hours
Laura discusses how droplet cyclic ion mobility–MS accelerates biocatalysis screening, resolves isomeric products, and can turn months of LC-MS analysis into hours.
Article | Events
ISC 2026 - Day 2
ISC 2026 Day 2 brought the conference into full swing with parallel scientific sessions, posters, the exhibition, vendor seminars, tutorials, and industry and career activities.
Article | Science and research
CEITEC Scientists Are the First to Capture How Enteroviruses Initiate Infection
CEITEC researchers have shown for the first time how echovirus 18 releases its RNA inside infected cells, revealing that genome release occurs through partial capsid disassembly.
Article | Events
ISC 2026 - Day 1
ISC 2026 opened in Prague with Short Courses, the official Opening and Award Ceremonies, three plenary lectures, and a Welcome Reception for the international chromatography community.