<p><strong>At UC San Diego, researchers are using patient-derived brain organoids and spaceflight to explore whether aging-associated biology can be accelerated in orbit. With advanced proteomics enabled by the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral Mass Spectrometer (MS), the team is gaining deeper insight into complex brain biology and new possibilities for studying neurodegenerative disease.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Neuroscience_Takes_Flight_How_Collaboration_Spaceflight_and_Orbitrap_Astral_MS_Are_Opening_a_New_Window_into_Brain_Aging_6b56e04145.webp" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Neuroscience Takes Flight: How Collaboration, Spaceflight, and Orbitrap Astral MS Are Opening a New Window into Brain Aging" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Neuroscience_Takes_Flight_How_Collaboration_Spaceflight_and_Orbitrap_Astral_MS_Are_Opening_a_New_Window_into_Brain_Aging_6b56e04145.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="512"></p><h3><strong>Introduction</strong></h3><p><strong>Neurodegenerative diseases</strong> remain among the most difficult conditions to study. Researchers cannot easily or safely biopsy living brain tissue, and even sophisticated disease models can take years to reveal meaningful biological change. <strong>At UC San Diego, Drs. Aline Martins and Alysson Muotri </strong>are taking a different approach: creating patient-derived brain organoids from skin cells and sending them to space to explore whether low Earth orbit can accelerate aging-associated biology. Preliminary data suggest that<strong> 30 days in space may compress roughly 10 years of aging biology</strong> into a much shorter experimental window, opening the door to a faster path for understanding neurodegeneration and evaluating new therapeutic ideas.</p><h3><strong>A study design built around biology</strong></h3><p>The real power of this work begins with the study design. Rather than relying on generalized models, the researchers begin with skin cells from patients and generate <strong>3D mini-brain organoids</strong> that can model diseases such as Alzheimer’s while preserving critical patient context. That gives the team a more human-relevant system for studying how aging and disease unfold over time. <strong>Spaceflight adds a second dimension</strong>: a research environment that is exceptionally difficult to reproduce on Earth, but one that may help reveal the molecular and cellular drivers of neurodegeneration faster than conventional studies allow. The<strong> Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research (ISSCOR) Center at UC San Diego</strong> have begun to explore this broader approach to study how space-related stressors influence brain aging and cognitive decline, with potential relevance to diseases such as <strong>Alzheimer’s and dementia</strong>. Once those organoids return to Earth, the next challenge is extracting as much insight as possible from every sample.</p><h3><strong>Enabling deeper insight from limited samples</strong></h3><p>Brain organoids are inherently heterogeneous, with multiple cell subtypes that may respond differently to aging and environmental stress.</p><p>To extract deeper biological insight from the organoid samples, the researchers describe the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/836"><strong> Orbitrap Astral MS </strong></a>as central to their investigation. They highlight that the high sensitivity required for single-cell proteomics is essential for revealing how the space environment affects distinct cell populations and the Orbitrap Astral MS helps unlock deeper biological insight.</p><p>That distinction is important: the value of the Orbitrap Astral MS analytical workflow is not simply generating more data but importantly helping the team resolve more of the biology within a complex model.</p><h3><strong>How Orbitrap Astral MS helps push biology further</strong></h3><p>At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we work alongside researchers pursuing bold scientific questions by developing technologies that help them see deeper into complex biology.</p><p>Aline describes Orbitrap Astral MS as a <strong>major advance for the sensitivity and resolution</strong> this research requires. Its synchronized data acquisition capabilities and parallel ion processing across dual high-resolution accurate-mass analyzers with maximized instrument utilization help deliver deeper coverage, higher sensitivity, faster throughput, and accurate, precise quantitation across demanding biological workflows.</p><p>For studies like this one, those capabilities help researchers get more from limited sample material, uncover subtle disease-relevant changes, and translate an inventive experimental design into deeper biological insight, faster.</p><h3><strong>Looking ahead</strong></h3><p>The power of this research lies in the convergence of ideas. Patient-derived brain organoids offer a human-relevant model of disease. Spaceflight may serve as an aging accelerator. Advanced proteomics helps researchers understand what complex biological models are revealing with greater depth and clarity, while single-cell proteomics unlocks a view into cell-specific changes that can drive disease biology. Together, this approach could give scientists a<strong> faster and more informative way</strong> to study late-onset diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. This initiative between UC San Diego and Thermo Fisher Scientific shows how collaborations across the scientific community can open new doors in neuroscience and accelerate discovery in ways that matter. As researchers continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, studies like this one point to a future where deeper biological insight can be reached faster and with greater potential to improve human health.</p><h3><strong>Learn more</strong></h3><ul><li>Listen to the<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://corporate.thermofisher.com/us/en/index/newsroom/Our-stories/Brains-in-space.html"><strong>interview with Dr. Aline Martins</strong></a> for more on the scientific vision behind this research and its implications for brain aging and neurodegenerative disease.</li><li>Learn more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/content/lifetech/global/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/proteomics-mass-spectrometry/single-cell-proteomics.html"><strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific single-cell proteomics solutions</strong></a> and how they help researchers gain deeper insight from limited and complex samples.</li><li>Explore the<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/836"><strong>Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral MS</strong></a><strong> </strong>and see how it helps researchers achieve deeper biological insight with faster throughput, higher sensitivity, and accurate, precise quantitation across advanced workflows.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Visit us on&nbsp;</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/72003132/admin/dashboard/"><strong><u>LinkedIn:</u></strong></a>&nbsp;#BrainOrganoids #SpaceBiology #Neurodegeneration #OrbitrapAstralMS</p></blockquote>

Neuroscience Takes Flight: How Collaboration, Spaceflight, and Orbitrap Astral MS Are Opening a New Window into Brain Aging

<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezLCMS Library in the week of 29th September 2026? Check out new documents from the field of liquid phase, especially HPLC and LC/MS techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT LCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you technical note by <strong>KNAUER,</strong> application note by <strong>Shimadzu </strong>and posters by<strong> Thermo Fisher Scientific / HPLC Symposium </strong>and <strong>Waters Corporation / AOAC!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. KNAUER: Efficient separation of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) from oil matrices using GPC</strong></h3><ul><li>Technical note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/VTN_00_XX_knauer_applichrom_gpc_f1d7f1a236.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Phthalates are chemical compounds primarily used as plasticizers in polymers to enhance the flexibility and elasticity of materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) [1]. Since plasticizers are not covalently bound to the polymer chains, they have the potential to leach into the contacting media and contribute to contamination [2]. With the widespread and increasing use of plastic materials, the risk of phthalate release and human exposure continues to rise. As a result, and due to their potentially harmful effects on human health, phthalates have attracted growing scientific and regulatory attention in recent years [1]. Oil-rich food products can leach lipophilic phthalates from their packaging [3]. Throughout the production and packaging process, polymeric components such as tubing, containers, and caps may serve as potential sources of contamination. For the analysis of phthalates in such oil matrices, sample cleanup is an essential step. Gel permeation chromatography (GPC), based on sizeexclusion principles, is widely applied as an effective cleanup technique prior to subsequent analytical determination.</p><h4><strong>MATERIALS &amp; METHODS</strong></h4><p>The samples were dissolved in the eluent mixture and filtered through a 0.45 µm PTFE filter prior to analysis. For both olive oil and canola oil, an additional sample spiked with DEHP was prepared and likewise filtered before analysis. Chromatographic analysis was performed using an isocratic method with an eluent composition of ethyl acetate/heptane (50:50 v/v) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. Detection was carried out by UV absorbance at 254 nm. The injection volume was 8 µL using a full-loop injection mode. The column temperature was maintained at 25°C. Separation was achieved on an <strong>AppliChrom® OleoSep column </strong>(10 µm, 300 × 8 mm). The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1630"><strong>AZURA® Semi Preparative GPC System</strong></a> was used.</p><h4><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h4><p>GPC sample preparation is an effective approach for separating phthalates from high-molecular-weight matrices such as edible oils. In this study, the successful separation of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) from three different oil samples was demonstrated. Based on these results, it can be assumed that other phthalates with lower molecular weights (&lt; 390 Da) can also be effectively separated under same conditions. The KNAUER AZURA® GPC semi preparative system (Fig. 4) in combination with the AppliChrom® OleoSep GPC column provides a robust and efficient setup for sample preparation in phthalate analysis, offering rapid separation, high resolution, and minimal solvent consumption due to the short analysis time.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu: Analysis of Chloride and Sulfate Ions in Bioethanol Using the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/lcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=Nexera+IC"><strong>Nexera IC Ion Chromatograph</strong></a></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_01_01211_en_55cbf3e64f.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h5><strong>User Benefits</strong></h5><ul><li>Analysis of chloride and sulfate ions in fuel ethanol can be conducted in accordance with ASTM D7319-221) .</li><li>Accurate quantitative determination, exhibiting excellent linearity and repeatability, can be achieved at concentration levels significantly below the limits specified by the ASTM criteria.</li></ul><p>First-generation bioethanol produced from raw materials such as corn and sugarcane has been utilized to achieve carbon neutrality. However, research and development for second-generation bioethanol produced from non-food, cellulose-based raw materials is also underway to avoid competition with food crops. In Japan, eight companies, including Toyota Motor Corporation, have formed the “Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels” (raBit) to advance research on next-generation bioethanol technologies. Shimadzu participates as a supporting member and promotes research and development through analytical technology cooperation.</p><p>&nbsp;It is known that the presence of chloride and sulfate ions in fuel ethanol can form engine residue, leading to reduced engine performance. ASTM D4806-252) specifies fuel ethanol quality as criterion of chloride ion must not exceed 6.7 mg/kg and that of sulfate ion must not exceed 4 mg/kg. ASTM D7319-22 includes test methods for chloride and sulfate ions in fuel ethanol using ion chromatography.&nbsp;</p><p>In this application, we present an example of the analysis of chloride and sulfate ions in bioethanol using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/lcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=Nexera+IC"><strong>Nexera IC</strong></a> in accordance with ASTM D7319-22.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>Chloride and sulfate ions in bioethanol were determined using a Nexera IC system in accordance with ASTM D7319-22. The method offers high sensitivity, linearity, and repeatability, enabling reliable quantification at concentrations well below ASTM-specified limits, thus supporting effective quality control and regulatory compliance of fuel ethanol.</p><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific / HPLC Symposium: LC-MS analysis of intact and subunit-level mAb enabled by a novel monodisperse supermacroporous reversed-phase platform</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/po_004763_ccs_surepac_protein_reverse_phase_mabs_separation_po004763_na_en_56199ec50d.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are structurally complex biotherapeutics that require multi-level analytical characterization to ensure product quality, safety, and efficacy. LC-MS analysis is routinely applied at the intact protein and subunit levels to assess molecular mass, heterogeneity, and structural integrity. Enzymatic subunit generation, such as IdeS digestion, enables targeted domain-level characterization while reducing analytical complexity compared to full peptide mapping. Achieving high-performance reversed-phase separations across intact and subunit-level workflows remains challenging, as chromatographic columns optimized for intact proteins often compromise performance of smaller subunits. Consequently, multiple columns are required to support comprehensive mAb characterization.&nbsp;</p><p>In this study, we evaluate a reversed-phase separation column based on a novel 2.5 μm monodisperse supermacroporous (SMP) polymeric stationary phase for unified LC-MS analysis of monoclonal antibodies under intact, reduced, and IdeSdigested conditions. The SMP resin’s uniform particle size and highly accessible pore structure enable efficient separation of both small and large analytes, including intact mAbs, reduced subunits (LC and HC), and IdeS-generated fragments such as scFc and F(ab′)₂. Using the SurePac Protein RP MDi column, baseline separation of these species was achieved within a 10- minute gradient, providing a fast, all-in-one LC-MS approach for mAb variant characterization.</p><h4><strong>Materials and methods</strong></h4><h5><strong>Instruments&nbsp;</strong></h5><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/744"><strong>Thermo Scientific Vanquish Horizon UHPLC system</strong></a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/401"><strong>Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Exploris 480 mass spectrometer</strong></a> with <strong>Thermo Scientific OptaMax NG ion source</strong>.&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>Data analysis&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>The UHPLC system with mass spectrometer were operated with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1758"><strong>Thermo Scientific Xcalibur 4.7 software</strong></a>. Full MS spectra of intact mAbs and mAb fragments were analyzed using Thermo Scientific Freestyle 1.8 and BioPharma Finder 5.4 software that utilizes the ReSpect and Xtract algorithms for molecular mass determination.</p><h4><strong>Conclusions&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>A SurePac Protein RP column enabled a rapid (10 min) separation of mAb LC, HC, scFc, and F(ab′)₂ fragments, with major proteoforms identified by mass agreement.&nbsp;</li><li>The SurePac Protein RP column supports comprehensive intact and subunit-level mAb characterization in a single workflow, with strong separation performance across mAb fragments.</li></ul><h3><strong>4. Waters Corporation / AOAC: IMPROVED PURIFICATION OUTCOMES FOR PROBLEMATIC COMPOUNDS USING AN INERT COLUMN WITH POLAR SORBENT</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/720009616_AOAC_f65ea1b771.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><div><div><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Whether the goal is to obtain enough intermediate for the next step in a synthetic scheme, to polish a final product, or to create a suitable standard for compound identification, preparative liquid chromatography remains a primary technique for isolating compounds from complex mixtures. Recovering the target compound at the desired purity and yield in the least amount of time is of utmost importance.&nbsp;</p><p>Polar targets that do not retain, or “sticky” compounds that seemingly disappear on the column are two groups that many consider to be ’problematic’ in purification. “Sticky” compounds, also known as non-specific adsorbers (NSAs), are metal-sensitive targets what can adsorb to positively charged metal surfaces in the LC system flow path and column, making them difficult to detect and collect effectively. Although other methods, such as column pre-conditioning, can be implemented for isolating compounds known to be interactive, this option can be time-consuming and lead to sample loss and excessive solvent waste.&nbsp;</p><p>Although lab scale purifications in which tens to hundreds of milligrams of target compound are isolated from crude mixtures are still performed routinely, the trend toward smaller scale purification is becoming more prevalent. Laboratories are increasingly opting to isolate only a few milligrams of target compound for preliminary studies. Successful target candidates are then isolated in greater amounts to satisfy ensuing experiments. Whether the objective is to isolate a small amount of target compound for exploratory studies, or to purify greater amounts for their use as reference standards, a column which can resolve eluting impurities efficiently is required.&nbsp;</p><p>Echinacea is an herbaceous flowering plant in the daisy family<sup>1,2</sup> and is one of the most important medical herbs widely used to treat the common cold and other infectious diseases.<sup>3</sup> One of the most abundant compounds in echinacea is chicoric acid (Figure 1), a phenylpropanoid and caffeic acid derivative.<sup>4,5</sup> In this scale-up study, chicoric acid, a suspected “sticky” target polar compound was isolated from a complex echinacea tea extract using two inert XSelect HSS T3 MaxPeak Premier OBD Columns with different particle sizes and dimensions (3.5 μm 10 x 100 mm and 5 μm 10 x 150 mm). The MaxPeak Premier OBD preparative HPLC columns are considered ’inert’ because they are enabled with Waters High Performance Surface (HPS) Technology. The chicoric acid isolated using the 3.5 μm column was of equivalent UV purity to the product isolated using the 5 μm column, with a 34% savings in run time. Smaller particle preparative isolations using columns with inert hardware are a practical option for those laboratories where reduced amounts of target are needed for projects conducted on accelerated timelines.</p><h4><strong>METHODS</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Analytical Columns and flow rate:</strong> ACQUITY Premier HSS T3 and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1952"><strong>ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 Columns</strong></a>; 1.8 μm, 2.1x50 mm; 0.35 mL/min&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Prep Columns and flow rate:</strong> XSelect HSS T3 OBD Prep Column and XSelect Premier HSS T3 OBD Prep (custom) Columns, 5 μm, 10x150 mm; XSelect Premier HSS T3 OBD Prep Column, 3.5 μm, 10x100 mm; 5.4 mL/min</li></ul><h5><strong>Instrumentation&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Analytical:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/198"><strong>ACQUITY UPLC H-Class System</strong></a>; Quaternary Solvent Manager, Sample Manager FTN-H, Column Manager, TUV Detector, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1543"><strong>ACQUITY QDa Detector&nbsp;</strong></a></li><li><strong>Prep:</strong> Waters AutoPurification System; 2545 Binary Gradient Module, 2767 Sample Manager, System Fluidics Organizer, 2998 Photodiode Array Detector</li></ul><h4><strong>CONCLUSIONS&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>Chicoric acid was analyzed and isolated using analytical and preparative MaxPeak Premier HSS T3 Columns with inert surfaces, which increased the peak area and height for improved detection and collection.&nbsp;</li><li>Chicoric acid was successfully isolated using 3.5 and 5 μm XSelect Premier HSS T3 OBD Prep Columns and fraction pool analysis showed equivalent UV purity, which suggests the viability of incorporating small particle preparative chromatography into the purification workflow.&nbsp;</li><li>3.5 μm preparative columns improve purification process efficiency and promote sustainability by reducing method run time, solvent usage, and fraction lyophilization time.&nbsp;</li><li>Inert MaxPeak Premier column hardware, OBD Technology, and small particle preparative columns are well-suited for the demands of the purification laboratory when results must be generated efficiently to satisfy accelerated production timelines</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div>

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<p><strong>Are you tired of the endless entertainment options on Netflix and YouTube and looking for something with a bit more substance? Then you should join our educational webinar to learn what you can do to achieve the maximum column lifetime and performance from your LC columns.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Watch this webinar to learn:</strong></p>
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<li>What a typical lifetime for an HPLC column should be</li>
<li>How to identify the root cause for early column failure (based on chromatograms)</li>
<li>How to protect your column from solvent contaminations, particles and sample matrix</li>
<li>How to select the right column based on your method needs (e.g., temperature, pH, pressure range)</li>
<li>How to properly clean and store your HPLC column</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Who should attend:</strong></h3>
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<li>LC operators who are new to the HPLC world</li>
<li>Scientists keen to refresh their knowledge of LC column troubleshooting</li>
<li>Instrument self-maintainers who want to improve their skillset</li>
<li>Everyone interested in new products that help maximize column lifetime</li>
</ul>


SelectScience: Oh no! Not another boring webinar on column lifetime?

Oh no! Not another boring webinar on column lifetime?

<p><strong>OpenLab CDS contains a very powerful reporting engine built on the industry standard of Microsoft’s Business Intelligence Studio. It affords an opportunity to create customized reports that minimize or eliminates a laboratory’s dependence on excel. This session will introduce users to the types of reports Agilent includes with the software, along with how to customize those reports to include your own calculations.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Presenter: Richard Mutkoski (Laboratory Informatics Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</strong></p>
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<p>Richard Mutkoski began with Agilent (HP) in 1995. He has been an Application Engineer in Agilent’s Laboratory Informatics for the past 16 years. Prior to his career at Agilent Rich spent 12 years in a variety of small pharmaceutical firms in both R&amp;D and QA/QC capacities affording him first-hand knowledge of those workflows, bottlenecks and challenges.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: Introduction to OpenLab CDS Custom Reporting

Introduction to OpenLab CDS Custom Reporting

<h3><strong>Direct screening enables fast identification and comparison of substances</strong></h3>
<p>Fast &amp; Direct Screening enables to identify or compare different substances without any sample preparation.</p>
<h3><strong>Screening with quantification delivers reliable concentration levels</strong></h3>
<p>Screening with quantification not only enables a fast identification of substances but also provides reliable information about concentration levels to compare with standards or thresholds.</p>
<h3><strong>Automated all-in-one workflow simplifies routine analytics</strong></h3>
<p>All-in-one-Workflow reduces effort and cost in routine analytics as it enables to only perform detailed GC-MS analysis for positively screened samples.</p>
<h4><strong>Conventional Ionization Technologies</strong></h4>
<p>With conventional atmospheric pressure methods, the ions are mostly <strong>formed outside the inlet of an MS</strong>. This implies that the substance to be analyzed (e.g. coffee) cannot be analyzed directly, but is usually &quot;sprayed&quot; into the MS in the form of a sample (liquid extract) via the ionization source.</p>
<h4><strong>SICRIT® Technology</strong></h4>
<p>The SICRIT® (Soft Ionization by Chemical Reaction In Transfer) ionization source is <strong>interfaced with</strong> the atmospheric pressure <strong>inlet of the MS</strong> and ionizes every substance which is drawn into the MS by its inherent vacuum.</p>
<p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Plasmion_Conventional_MS_Ionization_Technologies_vs_SICRIT_Technology_8999716e25/Plasmion-Conventional-MS-Ionization-Technologies-vs.-SICRIT(r)-Technology.png" alt="Plasmion: Conventional MS Ionization Technologies vs. SICRIT® Technology"/></p>
<h4><strong>SICRIT® Characteristics</strong></h4>
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<li>Simple extension of MS inlet</li>
<li>Concentric dielectric barrier discharge</li>
<li>Sample ionized during transfer into MS</li>
<li>Soft ionization by proton transfer and UV light</li>
<li>No consumables</li>
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Plasmion: Direct MS Screening - Get Results Faster with SICRIT

Direct MS Screening - Get Results Faster with SICRIT

<p><strong>Your LC system and MS are only two pieces of the puzzle that make up the final result.</strong></p>
<p>In this free webinar, we’ll examine other important pieces like:</p>
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<li><p><strong>The role of your column</strong></p>
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<li><p><strong>Sample prep</strong></p>
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<li><p><strong>Matrix effects</strong></p>
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<p>We’ll also talk about finding the missing pieces when the ones we have don’t fit. They could be part of the chromatography separation, the instrument, or the sample.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Alex Ucci (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>In his current position at Agilent, Alex provides application assistance and technical support for sample preparation products as well as GC and LC consumables. Before he joined Agilent in 2014, Alex was a graduate student at the Pennsylvania State University researching the morphology and surface properties of aerosol particles using a wide variety of analytical techniques. He has an MS degree in chemistry.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Paul Altiero (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Paul Altiero is an Applications Engineer located at the Agilent Little Falls site in Wilmington, DE. Prior to coming to Agilent in 2009, Paul worked in the pharmaceutical industry performing LCMS bioanalysis supporting Drug Discovery DMPK. While at Agilent, Paul has been a field service engineer for LCMS as well as the integrating program manager for the RapidFire high throughput LCMS system. In his current role Paul’s responsibilities include technical support and application assistance for LCMS consumables.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: Puzzled About LCMS? - Piecing it all together

Puzzled About LCMS? - Piecing it all together

Your LC system and MS are only two pieces of the puzzle that make up the final result.

<p><strong>What do you do when your chromatography suddenly changes or you’re not able to reproduce a method from, e.g. a pharmacopeia?</strong></p>
<p>Isolating the source of the problem often requires investigation. This seminar looks at tips and tools to help you figure out what’s going on.</p>
<p>We will:</p>
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<li><p><strong>Discuss common chromatography problems like changes in pressure, peak shape, and retention</strong></p>
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<li><p><strong>Look at how to identify the cause and whether it’s chemistry or hardware related</strong></p>
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<li><p><strong>We will help you build a CSI (Chromatography Systems Investigation) kit full of tips plus parts that can help you troubleshoot and/or solve problems.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Rita Steed (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Rita Steed began supporting the LC column line for Agilent in 1999. As a Chromatography Specialist (first with Chromatography, Inc., then directly for Agilent), Rita worked on-site with researchers in Pharmaceutical and other industries presenting technical seminars and assisting researchers with troubleshooting and method development. Rita has over 20 years of Chromatography experience in the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical industries. She has held positions in Research, Sales, and Technical Service. Rita has earned degrees in Microbiology and Life Sciences/Biochemistry. In her current position, she is an inside Application Engineer supporting LC columns.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: The Chromatography Detective: Troubleshooting Tips & Tools for LC and LC/MS

The Chromatography Detective: Troubleshooting Tips & Tools for LC and LC/MS

Isolating the source of the problem often requires investigation. Tips and tools to help you figure out what’s going on.

Troubleshooting Tips & Tools for LC and LC/MS

<h3><strong>This session will cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>What is chromatography and liquid chromatography?</li>
<li>What does an LC column do?</li>
<li>What types of samples can be analysed?</li>
<li>What makes up a Liquid Chromatography instrument?</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Future Sessions Topics will look to cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Types of Chromatography</li>
<li>Common Issues, Tips and Tricks </li>
<li>Building your Method/Method Development</li>
<li>Optimising your Method &amp; Instrument</li>
<li>Troubleshooting</li>
</ul>


Shimadzu: LC Theory & Key Principles - Session 1: Introduction to Liquid Chromatography

LC Theory & Key Principles - Session 1: Introduction to Liquid Chromatography

<h3><strong>This session will cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Most common types of liquid chromatography</li>
<li>Effects on compound separation</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Future Sessions Topics will look to cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Common Issues, Tips and Tricks </li>
<li>Introduction to UHPLC</li>
<li>Building your Method/Method Development</li>
<li>Optimising your Method &amp; Instrument</li>
<li>Troubleshooting</li>
</ul>


Shimadzu: LC Theory & Key Principles - Session 2: Types of LC and Separation Techniques

LC Theory & Key Principles - Session 2: Types of LC and Separation Techniques

<p><strong>This session will cover:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The process of separation</li>
<li>How we use peak efficiency, retention, selectivity and resolution to measure the quality of a separation</li>
<li>What can we do to improve the quality of the separation</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Future Sessions Topics will look to cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Common Issues, Tips and Tricks </li>
<li>Introduction to UHPLC</li>
<li>Building your Method/Method Development</li>
<li>Optimising your Method &amp; Instrument</li>
<li>Troubleshooting</li>
</ul>


Shimadzu: LC Theory & Key Principles - Session 3: The Separation Process, How it is Measured and Improved

LC Theory & Key Principles - Session 3: The Separation Process, How it is Measured and Improved

<p><strong>You will learn how to optimise your LC system to improve efficiency and get the most out advances in silica particles including superficially porous particles.</strong></p>
<h3><strong>This session will cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Practically improve factors from the resolution equation</li>
<li>Optimise your LC system to improve efficiency</li>
<li>Get the most out of advances in silica particles including superficially porous particles</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Future Sessions Topics will look to cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Common Issues, Tips and Tricks </li>
<li>Introduction to UHPLC</li>
<li>Building your Method/Method Development</li>
<li>Optimising your Method &amp; Instrument</li>
<li>Troubleshooting</li>
</ul>


Shimadzu: LC Theory & Key Principles - Session 4: Resolution Equation - Applying the Theory in Practice

LC Theory & Key Principles - Session 4: Resolution Equation - Applying the Theory in Practice

<p><strong>You will recap the key concepts from the previous sessions and ready ourselves for moving onto the advances in liquid chromatography series.</strong></p>
<h3><strong>This session will cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Recap what we have learned in previous sessions</li>
<li>Ready ourselves for moving onto intermediate liquid chromatography</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Future session in other series will include:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Common Issues, Tips and Tricks </li>
<li>Introduction to UHPLC</li>
<li>Building your Method/Method Development</li>
<li>Optimising your Method &amp; Instrument</li>
<li>Troubleshooting</li>
</ul>
