Czech researchers from Charles University, Prague, led by Pavla Eliášová, have developed an advanced photocathode that helps convert the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into pure ethanol using sunlight. The new technology solves a long-standing problem of material degradation in water, achieves record conversion efficiency, and opens the way toward sustainable production of green fuels.Converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful fuels using solar energy represents the holy grail of modern green chemistry. The device enabling this conversion is called a solar reactor. Its key element is a photocathode: a material that absorbs light and enables the chemical reaction. Cuprous oxide long appeared to be an ideal material because it is inexpensive, readily available, and excels at capturing solar rays. In practice, however, it faced a fundamental obstacle: in an aqueous environment under light, it transforms and degrades extremely rapidly—much like iron undergoing swift corrosion—and loses its functionality within just tens of minutes.The team from the Chemistry Section of the Faculty of Science, CU, led by Pavla Eliášová, in collaboration with Tomáš Hrbek from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, CU, resolved this issue by creating a unique "nano-sandwich". The scientists combined cuprous oxide with advanced two-dimensional materials called MXenes and, through precisely controlled heating, created an ultrathin layer of titanium dioxide on their surface. MXene modified in this way can rapidly drain electric charge from the cuprous oxide, thereby slowing down its decomposition. At the same time, it uses the charge further to convert carbon dioxide into liquid fuel."Surface-engineered MXene combined with cuprous oxide allowed us to unite the best of both materials. The copper base enables maximum utilization of light energy, while the conductive MXene framework ensures that the material remains active even after many hours of operation," explains research team leader Pavla Eliášová from the Chemistry Section of the Faculty of Science, Charles University.In laboratory tests, the new photocathode achieved a record solar-energy-to-ethanol conversion efficiency of 2,74 %. A crucial improvement is the formation of only a single product. While other systems often produce a mixture of byproducts, the material designed by the research team produces pure ethanol as its sole liquid product, which significantly simplifies its potential industrial application."This is a major step forward for us. On our laboratory scale, the system works very well and produces ethanol over many hours. In the next step, we want to further reinforce the stability of the entire photocathode and begin testing on a larger scale and under real daylight conditions," adds physical chemist Pavla Eliášová.The research was conducted within the international European project DESIRED (Horizon Europe), with support from the Charles University Research Centre (UNCE) and the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program.<blockquote><h4>Article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aenm.71469">Surface-Engineered Ti3C2Tx MXene/Cu2O Photocathodes for Highly Selective Photoelectrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Ethanol</a></h4>Luis A. M. Carrascosa, Magdaléna Linková, Monika Remzová, Tomáš Hrbek, Pavla EliášováAdv. Energy Mater., 2026, 16, e71469<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.71469">https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.71469</a><h6>licenced under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstract</h4>Cu2O is an inexpensive p-type semiconductor that promotes the photoelectrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (PEC CO2RR). While its low bandgap enables photoexcitation by visible light, long-term stability remains limited due to quick charge recombination and photocorrosion. Here, we enhanced charge separation and extraction by combining Cu2O with surface-engineered MXenes. In this novel architecture, TiO2 grows in situ on the surface of Ti3C2Tx and serves as a charge-transport layer, forming a junction with Cu2O. On the other side, the outer TiO2 surface exposed to the CO2-saturated electrolyte offers catalytically active sites for CO2 reduction. Acting as a central layer, the MXene conductive backbone provides an electronically continuous pathway for electron transport. In PEC CO2RR, the photocathode containing 50 wt.% of MXene and a balanced amount of TiO2 on the Ti3C2 surface outperformed the best Cu/CuxO-based systems operating in non-organic electrolytes reported in the literature. The FTO/Cu2O/ml-Ti3C2Tx-350-N2 photocathode reached 8.4&nbsp;µmol&nbsp;cm−2 h−1 ethanol production rate and 2.74% solar-to-ethanol efficiency after 2&nbsp;h. Moreover, pairing TiO2-MXene with Cu2O significantly stabilized the photocathode, which maintained 76% of the ethanol production rate after 6 h. Overall, our results establish surface-engineered Cu2O/TiO2-MXene heterostructures as a solid platform for highly selective, visible-light-driven ethanol production with significantly improved operational stability.

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<h4>One webinar, two viewing options</h4>We know you're busy, select a viewing session that works best for you.<h5>Viewing Options</h5>Session 1<ul><li>Tuesday, October 13, 2026</li><li>Los Angeles: 10:00 AM PT | New York: 1:00 PM EST</li><li>Mexico City: 12:00 PM CDT</li></ul>Session 2<ul><li>Wednesday, October 14, 2026</li><li>London: 9:00 AM BST | Berlin: 10:00 AM CEST&nbsp;</li><li>Mumbai: 1:30 PM IST</li></ul>In addition to the psychoactive cannabinoid THC, there is a growing interest in researching the potential medicinal benefits of the plant’s other major cannabinoids, which are non-psychoactive. &nbsp; Cannabinoids are very hydrophobic compounds that elute late in reversed-phase chromatography. Since phospholipids also elute in this region, matrix effects and ion suppression can be a concern for the analysis of these compounds. This research presents an LC-MS/MS method for the analysis of 12 cannabinoids and 2 metabolites from whole blood. The objective is to present a simple sample preparation technique utilizing a phospholipid removal cartridge to facilitate the removal of phospholipids, reduce matrix effects, and achieve a good recovery while avoiding the added inconvenience of a dry-down step. &nbsp;<h4>Key Learning Points</h4><ul><li>Learn the importance of sample prep in the analysis of cannabinoids</li><li>Recognize the impact that phospholipids have on ion suppression and matrix effects when analyzing cannabinoids by mass spectrometry</li><li>Understand the importance of chromatographic separation of isobaric compounds for LC/MS/MS analysis</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend</h4><ul><li>This webinar is ideal for analytical scientists, LC-MS/MS users, method developers, laboratory managers, and PFAS testing professionals who are beginning or expanding PFAS analysis across regulated and non-regulated methods. It is designed for those developing new methods, optimizing existing workflows, troubleshooting background contamination, and addressing persistent PFAS interferences.</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Tim Fassette (Field Application Scientist, Phenomenex)&nbsp;Tim is a field applications scientist with Phenomenex specializing in clinical and forensic analysis and research. He works directly with new and existing Phenomenex customers to assist in developing new testing methods or improving existing methods for their specific analytical applications. Tim travels all over the country assisting customers in numerous industries such as clinical and forensic toxicology and chemistry, pharmaceutical toxicology, environmental research, clinical research, etc. Prior to working for Phenomenex, Tim worked as a Field Applications Scientist with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Before that, he worked for 20 years in forensic toxicology laboratories, starting off as a bench chemist, later moving into supervising the forensic toxicology unit. Tim started his forensic toxicology career at the Franklin County Coroner’s office in Columbus, OH where he worked for 7 years before moving out to Las Vegas and working as the forensic toxicology supervisor for the Henderson Police Department Forensic Laboratory for 13 years. Tim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Ohio State University and his master’s degree in forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida, and has been a board-certified toxicologist with the American Board of Forensic Toxicology since 2008. Tim has presented numerous research posters and given platform and workshop talks at numerous local, regional, and international forensic toxicology conferences over the past 20 years and looks forward to continuing this work in the future with Phenomenex.&nbsp;</blockquote>

Phenomenex: The Analysis of 12 Cannabinoids in Whole Blood by LC-MS/MS

The Analysis of 12 Cannabinoids in Whole Blood by LC-MS/MS

Learn LC-MS/MS analysis of 12 cannabinoids in whole blood with Phenomenex. Eliminate phospholipids and matrix effects without a dry-down step

Cannabinoid Analysis in Whole Blood by LC MS MS

PFAS testing laboratories are being asked to do more than ever before. As regulatory requirements evolve and target analyte lists expand, analysts across environmental, food, and materials testing laboratories must deliver reliable trace-level PFAS measurements in increasingly complex applications. In this seven-part mini webinar series, we explore a range of solutions for trace-level PFAS determination, including Feed Injection and large-volume injection techniques, automated sample preparation, direct injection workflows, SPE strategies, thermal desorption, and complementary LC/MS/MS and GC/MS approaches. Each webinar addresses a different aspect of PFAS analysis, providing practical insights into workflow design, method performance, and laboratory productivity.<h4>Session 3: Validated Method for PFAS Testing in Food, Including Meats</h4>Food laboratories face the challenge of detecting PFAS at low concentrations in complex food matrices and demanding analytical requirements. Join this webinar to discover a simplified workflow for analyzing 30 PFAS in food using QuEChERS extraction, Captiva EMR PFAS Food II clean up, and LC/TQ detection.In this mini webinar, discover how to:<ul><li>Analyse 30 PFAS across diverse food matrices</li><li>Simplify extraction and matrix cleanup</li><li>Use Captiva EMR PFAS Food II for effective sample preparation</li><li>Streamline analysis through direct injection</li><li>Achieve the sensitivity, accuracy and precision required for food testing</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Peter Kornas (Application specialist LC/MS, Agilent Technologies)Peter has more than 15 years of experience in the development and validation of analytical methods for the determination of pesticides, mycotoxins and contaminants using LC/MS/MS. Before joining Agilent as an LC/MS application specialist in 2018, he worked as an analytical chemist in the food industry. During this time, he was responsible for the development and validation of analytical methods and worked in close coordination with Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance with the legal requirements of the LC/MS method portfolio.Presenter: Nassima Galloway (Business Development Manager Food &amp; Environmental, Agilent Technologies)Nassima Galloway BSc obtained her degree at Manchester University in Medical Biochemistry BSc. Her professional career began working with environmental laboratories within EMEA offering support on sample preparation solutions and helping laboratories to optimise their workflows throughout.She now holds the position of Business Development Manager for EMEAI within the chemistries supplies division of Agilent Technologies.Nassima works closely within the food &amp; environmental markets to promote the latest advancements in sample preparation techniques and workflow solutions for LC/MS and GC/MS.</blockquote>

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Validated Method for PFAS Testing in Food, Including Meats

Validated workflow for 30 PFAS in food using QuEChERS, Captiva EMR PFAS Food II cleanup, direct injection, and LC/TQ detection.

Validated Method for PFAS Testing in Food

PFAS testing laboratories are being asked to do more than ever before. As regulatory requirements evolve and target analyte lists expand, analysts across environmental, food, and materials testing laboratories must deliver reliable trace-level PFAS measurements in increasingly complex applications. In this seven-part mini webinar series, we explore a range of solutions for trace-level PFAS determination, including Feed Injection and large-volume injection techniques, automated sample preparation, direct injection workflows, SPE strategies, thermal desorption, and complementary LC/MS/MS and GC/MS approaches. Each webinar addresses a different aspect of PFAS analysis, providing practical insights into workflow design, method performance, and laboratory productivity.<h4>Session 4: PFAS Analysis in Soils, Sediments, and Sludges: An EU Regulatory Approach Equivalent to EPA 1633</h4>Environmental laboratories need robust approaches for extracting PFAS from challenging solid matrices while meeting increasingly demanding regulatory requirements. This webinar explores different approaches to PFAS sample preparation for soil, sediment, and sludge, comparing manual extraction with automated SPE and automated solvent extraction using µSPE.In this mini webinar, discover how to:<ul><li>Approach PFAS extraction in challenging solid environmental matrices</li><li>Compare manual and automated sample preparation workflows</li><li>Evaluate manual extraction, automated SPE, and µSPE strategies</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Day Powell (Field Application Specialist, Agilent Technologies)Day has worked for Agilent as an Environmental Application Specialist for over a year, before this he worked for United Utilities (UU) as a Technical Specialist responsible for developing new methodologies for both LC/MS and GC/MS applications. Day has worked with PFAS for several years and helped UU to UKAS accredit a novel method for 47 PFAS in drinking water using direct injection to address the latest DWI regulations.</blockquote>

PFAS Analysis in Soils, Sediments, and Sludges: An EU Regulatory Approach Equivalent to EPA 1633

Explore PFAS sample preparation for soils, sediments, and sludges, comparing manual extraction, automated SPE, and µSPE workflows for robust analysis.

PFAS Analysis in Soils, Sediments, and Sludges

The increasing focus on ultrashort PFAS, particularly Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) and Difluoroacetic Acid (DFA), is creating new analytical challenges for laboratories worldwide. Reliable quantification at trace levels requires a holistic approach that combines regulatory awareness, robust sample preparation, contamination management, optimized chromatography, and sensitive detection.In this webinar, Phenomenex experts will discuss key regulatory drivers, SPE sorbent selection, official PFAS methods, contamination control strategies and the role of delay columns in achieving reliable PFAS measurements.SCIEX experts will present a complete workflow for TFA and DFA analysis demonstrating how advanced LC-MS/MS technology and workflow automation help laboratories achieve ultra-sensitive detection, high throughput, and confidence in TFA and DFA analysis across multiple matrices.&nbsp;<h5>Key Learning Points</h5><ul><li>Understand the regulatory landscape and analytical challenges driving PFAS monitoring, with a focus on food, environmental, and emerging ultrashort-chain PFAS applications.</li><li>Implement robust PFAS workflows through optimized SPE sample preparation, appropriate column selection, and contamination management strategies, including the use of delay columns to improve analytical performance.</li><li>Improve data confidence and laboratory productivity by applying best practices for PFAS identification, quantification, and workflow standardization.</li><li>Address the growing challenge of TFA and DFA analysis using highly sensitive, automated LC-MS/MS workflows that deliver reliable results across multiple matrices with minimal hands-on time.</li></ul><h5>Who should attend:</h5><ul><li>Environmental &amp; Drinking Water Laboratories</li><li>Food Testing &amp; Food Safety Laboratories</li><li>PFAS Analysts &amp; Method Development Scientists</li><li>SPE &amp; Sample Preparation Specialists</li><li>LC-MS/MS Users</li><li>Laboratory Managers &amp; Technical Leaders</li><li>Regulatory &amp; Compliance Professionals</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Luigi Margarucci, PhD (EMEA Seminar and Application Lead, Phenomenex)Luigi holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and began his career at Phenomenex in 2015 as a Technical Sales Consultant. In 2017, he took on the role of Mass Spectrometry Specialist, followed by Chromatography Training Manager in 2020. Since 2021, he has served as Technical Manager for Italy.He gained extensive experience in chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry while working as a researcher and research fellow at the University of Salerno, collaborating with leading chromatography and mass spectrometry centers in Italy and across Europe, including Utrecht University (The Netherlands).To date, Luigi has authored 27 scientific publications and has written and delivered numerous seminars on analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and SPE.&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter: Jianru Stahl-Zeng (Senior Market Development Manager Food, Environmental and Forensics, SCIEX)Jianru has been part of SCIEX since 2001. She initially was part of the application Support team and covered not only proteomics but also small molecules applications. Jianru then moved to technical marketing and focused on Food and Environmental applications.Since 2018, she is managing the EMEAI technical marketing team and projects. Jianru is also the Global Technical Leader for Food and Environmental applications.&nbsp;</blockquote>

Phenomenex: Confidence in PFAS Data: Smarter Sample Prep, Contamination Control, Highly Sensitive and Robust MS

Confidence in PFAS Data: Smarter Sample Prep, Contamination Control, Highly Sensitive and Robust MS

Learn how Phenomenex and SCIEX enable robust PFAS analysis. Master SPE sample prep, contamination control, and LC-MS/MS testing for TFA and DFA

Ultrashort PFAS and TFA Analysis by LC MS MS

PFAS are ubiquitous and detectable at increasingly low concentrations, making sample preparation a critical source of potential contamination. Labware, filtration consumables, and water used for dilutions and blanks can introduce background PFAS, compromising data integrity.Join our experts in this SelectScience® webinar as they explore practical strategies to reduce PFAS contamination in sample preparation for both LC-MS and Total Organic Fluorine (TOF) analysis using combustion ion chromatography (CIC). You will learn how to identify contamination pathways, implement best practices, and select consumables validated for low PFAS background.Sartorius solutions — including Arium® ultrapure lab water systems, Minisart® syringe filters, and Optifit® pipette tips — will be highlighted along with independent testing from Claros Technologies and Novem Scientific demonstrating their performance in LC-MS and TOF workflows.<h5>Certificate of attendance</h5>If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.<h5>Webinar details</h5><ul><li>Cost: Free to attend</li><li>Location: Online</li><li>Duration: 60 minutes</li></ul>Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available.<h4>Who should attend?</h4>This event is perfect for:<div><ul><li>Analytical chemists</li><li>Analytical lab heads/managers</li><li>Lab managers</li><li>QA and QC managers</li><li>Environmental scientists</li><li>Research scientists</li><li>Environmental lab professionals</li><li>LC-MS/MS-based clinical research professionals</li></ul><h4>What will this webinar cover?</h4><ul><li>Key PFAS contamination pathways and mitigation strategies</li><li>LC-MS vs. CIC/TOF sample preparation considerations</li><li>Independent test results on Sartorius consumables</li><li>How to select and validate consumables</li><li>Practical PFAS quality control strategies</li></ul></div><blockquote>Speaker: Andrew Christianson (President and CEO, Novem Scientific)Andrew Christianson is the President and CEO of Novem Scientific, LLC. He graduated in 2004 from the University of Minnesota, Morris with a BA in Chemistry, emphasis in Biochemistry. He has been serving the scientific industry and solving analytical problems for over 15 years in service and sales of analytical equipment and applications. In addition to being involved in the local Minnesota Chromatography Forum, he is also a voting member on the ASTM D19 water committee.Novem Scientific was founded in August 2021 and specializes in Total Organic Fluorine (TOF) analysis. TOF gives a non-targeted view of the total PFAS contribution in a sample as a compound class, without distinguishing individual analytes. The TOF test has been reimagined with modern instrumentation and Novem is on the cutting edge of research and development in new methods and matrices for this new and demanding analysis space.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Sandra Söderholm, Ph.D. (Application Development Scientist, Sartorius)Sandra Söderholm earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Helsinki in 2016. Before joining Sartorius as an Application Development Scientist in 2019, she worked as a post doc in the field of infection biology at the University of Basel in Switzerland. At Sartorius, she focuses on the development, optimization, and validation of liquid-handling applications, and works with new product innovation, where understanding the customers’ workflows and needs plays a central role.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Zijie 'Beryl' Xia (Director of Analytical Laboratories, Claros Technologies)Dr. Zijie 'Beryl' Xia is Director of Analytical Laboratories at Claros Technologies Inc., a PFAS destruction company. Since joining Claros in 2020, she has established its ISO-accredited PFAS analytical laboratory. Together with her team, she has developed standard PFAS methods and continues to advance non-standard methods and matrices for novel PFAS analysis.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Klaus Schöne (Scientist, Sartorius)Klaus Schöne is a scientist who has been working at Sartorius, a supplier to the life science industry, since 2005. His work focuses on customer applications and translating application needs into new product solutions, including separation products for laboratory use such as PFAS sample preparation. Further areas of his expertise include the clarification and purification of biomolecules using ultrafiltration and chromatography.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Kunal Kureja (Product Manager, Sartorius)Dr. Kunal Kureja is a Product Manager at Sartorius AG, specializing in laboratory water technologies and analytical applications. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical and Preparative Chemistry from the University of Kassel and has worked across academic, startup, and industrial settings. His expertise includes application development, technical communication, and cross‑functional project leadership, with a particular focus on PFAS‑related analytical challenges and contamination risks in laboratory workflows.</blockquote><blockquote>Moderator: Todd Beanlands (Science Editor, SelectScience)</blockquote>

SelectScience: Minimizing PFAS background contamination in sample preparation

Minimizing PFAS background contamination in sample preparation

Learn how to reduce PFAS background contamination during sample prep. Discover Sartorius solutions for clean LC-MS and combustion IC workflows

Minimizing PFAS Contamination in Sample Prep

Sample preparation is one of the most time consuming steps in food and environmental testing. In this session, you’ll learn practical ways to simplify workflows, strengthen method robustness, and prepare your lab for emerging analytical challenges.Our experts will show how to optimize SPE methods, address complex contaminants such as PFAS, and apply simple automation options that increase consistency while reducing hands on time.The webinar will conclude with a Q&amp;A session. Participants will be able to submit their questions through the chat, and our experts will address them at the end.<h4>Key Learning Objectives:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Reduce hands on time with streamlined sample prep workflows</li><li>Improve method robustness for routine and advanced analyses</li><li>Accelerate throughput with optimized SPE strategies</li><li>Address complex contaminants, including PFAS, with fit for purpose workflows</li><li>Boost lab consistency using simple automation options</li></ul>Can't attend live? No problem - Register to receive the link to view the on demand recording after the event.You can select the language of the content in the top right corner of your screen.This webinar will be delivered in English.<blockquote>Speaker:&nbsp;Xavier Rodriguez (Principal Applications Specialist, Chemistry, Europe, Waters Corporation)Xavier is part of the European Market Development Team. He works as an Application Specialist with focus on sample prep and has more than 20 years of experience in solving sample prep challenges.</blockquote>

Waters Corporation: From sample to result: advanced sample prep strategies for food and environmental matrices

From sample to result: advanced sample prep strategies for food and environmental matrices

Learn advanced sample prep strategies for food and environmental testing. Optimize SPE, automate workflows, and tackle PFAS contaminants efficiently

Advanced Sample Prep Strategies for SPE and PFAS

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div>Media preparation remains a significant operational challenge in food microbiology laboratories. Traditional workflows can be time-consuming, labor-intensive and difficult to scale, placing pressure on laboratory productivity, consistency and resources.In this SelectScience® webinar, experts from Oxoid Remel Microbiology (Acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific) will explore how laboratories can rethink enrichment media preparation and introduce a new solution to the bottleneck commonly associated with this step - the InstaFlux™ workflow, a media-on-demand approach designed to simplify media preparation and support more productive, traceable food microbiology workflows.Jaakko McVey, Senior Manager, Product Management, will examine the operational challenges associated with conventional media preparation and why this part of the laboratory workflow has remained difficult to optimize. He will discuss how new approaches, including concentrated media and automation, can help laboratories respond more effectively to changing sample volumes while reducing the burden associated with routine media preparation.Irene Rapti, Global Product Manager, will bring a practical laboratory perspective shaped by five years of experience managing food microbiology laboratories. She will explore how challenges around productivity, traceability, staffing and operational efficiency can be addressed in practice, and demonstrate how the InstaFlux workflow brings media-on-demand into routine sample preparation.Attendees will gain practical insight into how InstaFlux can help reduce manual media preparation, improve workflow consistency, support traceability and allow skilled laboratory staff to spend more time focused on sample testing rather than media preparation.<h4>Who should attend?</h4>This webinar is designed for professionals involved in food microbiology testing and laboratory operations, including:<ul><li>Operations directors</li><li>Laboratory directors and managers</li><li>Food safety and quality leaders</li><li>Contract testing laboratory professionals</li><li>Continuous-improvement teams</li><li>Senior microbiology professionals</li></ul>Certificate of attendance If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes. If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.Webinar details<ul><li>Cost: Free to attend</li><li>Location: Online</li><li>Duration: 60 minutes</li></ul>Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on-demand recording once it becomes available.<h4>Who should attend?</h4>This webinar is designed for professionals involved in food microbiology testing and laboratory operations, including:<ul><li>Operations directors</li><li>Laboratory directors and managers</li><li>Food safety and quality leaders</li><li>Contract testing laboratory professionals</li><li>Continuous-improvement teams</li><li>Senior microbiology professionals</li></ul><h5>What will this webinar cover?</h5>Key learning objectives:<ul><li>Understand the operational challenges and hidden resource demands associated with traditional enrichment media preparation</li><li>Explore how media-on-demand can change the way laboratories prepare and use enrichment media</li><li>See how the InstaFlux™ workflow combines concentrated media, automated gravimetric dilution and digital traceability</li><li>Understand how a more standardized workflow can help reduce manual preparation and improve consistency</li><li>Explore how laboratories can improve scalability and make more effective use of skilled staff and laboratory resources</li><li>Consider the practical factors involved when moving from conventional media preparation to a more automated workflow</li></ul>Join the webinar to explore:<ul><li>Where are the biggest hidden inefficiencies in traditional media preparation?</li><li>How can laboratories respond more easily to changing daily sample volumes?</li><li>What does “media on demand” look like in a routine food microbiology laboratory?</li><li>How can InstaFlux help reduce the manual burden associated with enrichment media preparation?</li><li>How can gravimetric dispensing, barcode-enabled workflows and digital records support consistency and traceability?</li><li>What should laboratories consider when evaluating whether a new media preparation workflow is right for their operation?</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Jaakko McVey ( Senior Manager, Product Management – Microbiology, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Jaakko McVey is a Senior Manager, Product Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific with responsibility for food microbiology workflow innovation. He focuses on translating customer workflow challenges into practical commercial and product strategies, with particular emphasis on laboratory productivity, operational efficiency and scalable food safety testing.</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter: Irene Rapti (Global Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientificic)Irene Rapti is a Global Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific with five years of experience managing food microbiology laboratories. She brings a practical, customer-focused perspective on the realities of lab workflows, including productivity, traceability, and operational efficiency. Irene works closely with customers and commercial teams to turn operational pain points into practical solutions that help food testing laboratories work more efficiently and confidently.</blockquote><blockquote>Moderator: Matilde Marques (Assistant Editor, SelectScience)Matilde Marques is a Life Sciences Assistant Editor at SelectScience and a science communicator specializing in translating complex research into clear, engaging content for a global audience. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Plymouth, an MSc in Science Communication from the University of the West of England, and a Certificate of Specialization in Clinical Sexology from the Portuguese Society of Clinical Sexology (SPSC). During her Master’s degree, she completed a placement at BBC Science Focus, building a strong foundation in science storytelling. &nbsp;At SelectScience, she produces editorial content spanning cancer research, multiomics, sequencing, gene editing and CRISPR technologies, synthetic biology, cell culture and imaging, and lab automation. She works closely with scientists and industry leaders to deliver accurate, insight-driven content for the scientific community. Known for her ability to distill complex concepts into accessible narratives, Matilde helps bridge the gap between scientific innovation and real-world application.&nbsp;</blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Smarter enrichment media preparation for food microbiology labs

Smarter enrichment media preparation for food microbiology labs

Learn how the Oxoid Remel InstaFlux media-on-demand workflow automates enrichment media prep and enhances traceability in food microbiology testing

InstaFlux Media on Demand for Food Micro

This webinar provides a foundational overview of sample enrichment approaches and LC analysis workflows for oligonucleotides, DNA, and RNA-based therapeutic molecules.We will start by exploring the molecular structure and challenges associated with these molecules and learn about the various chromatographic techniques for their comprehensive characterization.The session will cover the practical approaches for sample preparation and selectivity optimization for gaining higher sensitivity and efficiency in LC-MS/MS methods. Attendees will gain insight into how the method development and optimization approaches can be applied across a variety of DNA and RNA-based molecules for solving the prevalent bioanalytical challenges.<h4>One webinar, two viewing options</h4><h5>Viewing Options</h5>Session 1<ul><li>Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Los Angeles: 10:00 AM PT | New York: 1:00 PM EST Mexico City: 12:00 PM CDT</li></ul>Session 2<ul><li>Wednesday, October 28, 2026 London: 9:00 AM GMT | Berlin: 10:00 AM CET&nbsp; Mumbai: 2:30 PM IST</li></ul><h4>Key Learning Points</h4><ul><li>Describe Nucleic Acids and Oligonucleotides, including their molecular structure, their production process, and how they are delivered as therapeutic medicines.&nbsp;</li><li>Define the ubiquitous challenges associated with these molecules and define the Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) for mRNA and explain how they relate to product quality, safety, and performance.&nbsp;</li><li>Describe common sample enrichment approaches for these molecules.</li><li>Understand the typical workflow designs and their role in supporting downstream LC and LC-MS/MS analysis. &nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend</h4><ul><li>Any scientists and professionals working in biopharma, life sciences, CROs, CDMOs or analytical laboratories interested in learning about Oligonucleotides and Nucleic Acid based therapeutic analysis workflows as well as sample enrichment and sample preparation approaches. &nbsp;</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Namrata Saxena (Technical Manager, Phenomenex)&nbsp;Namrata Saxena is the Technical Manager for the Asia-Pacific region at Phenomenex and is part of the global technical team, she provides expert support for a wide range of chromatographic challenges particularly in the characterization of biotherapeutics and emerging cell and gene therapy modalities. Her role includes delivering technical training, hosting seminars and webinars, and contributing to scientific content development. Prior to joining Phenomenex, Namrata worked as a Product Specialist at Bischoff Chromatography GmbH in Germany where she gained extensive experience in stationary phase chemistry, column manufacturing and method development domains. Namrata is based in Sydney, Australia and can be reached through e-mail or phone.&nbsp;</blockquote>

Phenomenex: Fundamentals First Bio Series: Understanding Oligonucleotides & Nucleic Acid Based Bioanalytical Workflows

Understanding Oligonucleotides & Nucleic Acid Based Bioanalytical Workflows

Learn LC-MS/MS workflows and sample enrichment strategies for oligonucleotides and nucleic acid therapeutics in this Phenomenex technical webinar

Oligonucleotide LC-MS/MS Bioanalysis

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div>Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is widely recognized for its high sensitivity, selectivity, and ability to analyze multiple targets simultaneously, making it an increasingly valuable tool for clinical laboratories. However, complex sample preparation and analytical workflows can present challenges for routine implementation and scalability.Join SelectScience® for an expert-led webinar exploring a fully automated LC-MS/MS solution that combines ready-to-use RECIPE reagent kits with the Shimadzu CLAM-2040 automated sample preparation module. Designed to automate the entire workflow from sample preparation through to analysis, this integrated approach has the potential to improve standardization, efficiency, and ease of operation within routine clinical testing environments.Using therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) as an example, Akihiro Kunisawa, Shimadzu Europa GmbH, will demonstrate a workflow capable of delivering results in less than five minutes per sample. You will also hear from Amanda Bergamin from St. Vincent's Hospital, Australia, as she shares her experience implementing the CLAM-2040 for clozapine testing, meeting growing demand for mass spectrometry-based testing, and improving workflow efficiency through integration with hospital middleware systems.Whether you are looking to expand your laboratory's LC-MS/MS capabilities or explore opportunities for greater automation, this webinar will provide practical insights into the technologies and approaches helping to drive adoption in routine clinical practice.<h5>Certificate of attendance</h5>All attendees who join the live webinar will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a summary of key learning outcomes, to support their continuing professional development.If you watch the on-demand recording, you may request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.<h5>Webinar Details</h5>• Cost: Free to attend • Location: Online • Duration: 60 minutes • Format: Expert presentation followed by a live Q&amp;A session<h5>Can't attend live?</h5>Register to receive access to the recording after the event, allowing you to catch up on the discussion and revisit key insights at your convenience.<h5>About CLINICAL24</h5>CLINICAL24 is a global initiative dedicated to exploring the challenges facing modern clinical laboratories and highlighting the technologies, expertise, and collaborative approaches helping to improve patient care worldwide.<h4>Who should attend?</h4><ul><li>Clinical laboratory professionals involved in diagnostic testing, including lab managers, medical technologists, and clinical scientists seeking to streamline LC-MS/MS workflows and increase throughput.</li><li>Healthcare and clinical decision-makers including pathologists, clinical chemists, and laboratory directors interested in adopting automated, scalable mass spectrometry solutions.</li></ul><h4>What will this webinar cover?</h4><ul><li>How full automation can transform LC-MS/MS from a specialist technique into a routine testing solution for clinical laboratories.</li><li>How the combination of the Shimadzu CLAM-2040 and ready-to-use RECIPE reagent kits streamlines the entire workflow from sample preparation to result generation.</li><li>Real-world experiences from St. Vincent's Hospital on implementing automated LC-MS/MS workflows for clozapine testing and meeting growing testing demands.</li><li>How integration with laboratory middleware systems can improve workflow efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and support scalable routine operations.</li><li>Practical insights into how automation can accelerate the adoption of LC-MS/MS in routine clinical laboratories while enhancing productivity and standardization.</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Amanda Bergamin (Senior Scientist, The Chromatography Department at St. Vincent’s Pathology, Melbourne)Amanda Bergamin is the Senior Scientist in the Chromatography Department at St. Vincent’s Pathology Melbourne. She implemented the organization’s first LCMS diagnostic testing services and is rapidly expanding the range of services offered. With 15 years of experience across multiple industries, she has developed and implemented LCMS assays for high-throughput and routine applications. Her work has ranged from pesticide analysis for the grain export industry to high-throughput screening of hundreds of thousands of drug compounds at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI). She is passionate about delivering high-quality results at breakneck speed while making LCMS technology accessible to all scientists.</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter: &nbsp;Akihiro Kunisawa (Manager of the Clinical MS Solution Center, Clinical MS Solution Center at Shimadzu Europa GmbH)Akihiro Kunisawa is the Manager of the Clinical MS Solution Center at Shimadzu Europa GmbH and has been based in Europe since 2025. He joined Shimadzu Corporation in Japan in 2015 and has approximately 10 years of experience in LC-MS/MS. Throughout his career, he has developed analytical methods using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry for pharmaceutical analysis, comprehensive metabolite profiling, and clinical applications, while also collaborating extensively with universities and hospitals. His main areas of expertise include metabolomics of small-molecule metabolites, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), and newborn screening (NBS). He has developed LC-MS/MS methods for a wide range of clinical applications, including vitamin D metabolites, disease-related biomarkers, and therapeutic drugs. A particular focus of his work is the automation of the entire analytical workflow, including sample preparation. He is currently working on fully automated LC-MS/MS solutions designed to make advanced clinical mass spectrometry simpler and more accessible for routine laboratories.</blockquote><blockquote>Moderator: Lucy Lawrence (Science Editor, SelectScience)Nazim Boutaghou received a Master’s degree in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Bordeaux. Nazim later joined Dr. Richard Coles’ group at Louisiana State University in New Orleans to advance his work in Mass Spectrometry. He is currently the product manager for the Life Sciences at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments.</blockquote></div></div></div>

SelectScience: Simplifying & automating clinical mass spec workflows with real-world case studies

Simplifying & automating clinical mass spec workflows with real-world case studies

Learn how the Shimadzu CLAM-2040 and RECIPE kits automate clinical LC-MS/MS workflows, delivering rapid TDM results in under five minutes per sample

Automated Clinical LC-MS/MS Workflows

<h3>Follow the step-by step the pathway to develop your biotherapeutic peptide</h3>From impurity characterization to regulatory compliance, explore how robust LC and LC-MS workflows help bring biotherapeutic peptides to market faster while ensuring product quality and safety.Join our webinar series which addresses each stage and hear expert discussions on how analytical solutions can help accelerate time to market and speed up regulatory approvals.<h4>Step 2: How Clean Is Your GLP-1?</h4>Purification Strategies for Peptide DevelopmentPurification is more than a manufacturing step. It plays a critical role in product quality, impurity control, and downstream analytical success. Closely related peptide impurities can be difficult to separate, yet their characterization is essential for regulatory compliance.Join us to learn how optimized purification workflows can improve recovery, maximize purity, and simplify downstream analytical challenges.<h5>Why attend?</h5><ul><li>Improve recovery of challenging GLP-1 analogues</li><li>Isolate closely related impurities for characterization</li><li>Obtain higher-purity fractions from limited sample quantities</li><li>Improve efficiency throughout peptide development workflows</li></ul><h5>Key takeaway</h5>Discover how effective purification strategies can reduce analytical risk and accelerate peptide development.<h5>Meet the Expert(s)</h5>Hear from Waters scientists and market experts who work with pharmaceutical manufacturers every day to solve analytical challenges across the entire GLP-1 development lifecycle, from molecule characterization and purification through to QC and regulatory readiness.<blockquote>Speaker:&nbsp;Antonia Wierzbicki (Principal MS Market Development Manager, EMEA, Waters Corporation)Antonia Wierzbicki is Principal Market Development Manager for Pharma in EMEA at Waters Corporation. She leads strategic initiatives focused on therapeutic peptides, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DMPK, and bioanalysis. Working closely with pharmaceutical innovators, CDMOs, and peptide manufacturers, Antonia helps organizations address analytical challenges throughout development and manufacturing. In this session, she will explore purification strategies that enable improved impurity control, greater analytical confidence, and faster GLP-1 development.</blockquote>

How Clean Is Your GLP-1?

Purification strategies for GLP-1 therapeutics that improve recovery, impurity control, fraction purity, and downstream analytical performance.

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