Alexandra Gatzemeyer Joins Sartorius Executive Board
Alexandra Gatzemeyer has joined the Executive Board of Sartorius, effective 1 May 2023. She will succeed Gerry Mackay, Board Member and Head of the Lab Products & Services division, who will hand over duties in May and June to ensure a smooth transition.
Gatzemeyer currently leads the LPS Sales & Services organization at Sartorius. With over 18 years’ experience under her belt, she has served in various senior leadership roles. She holds a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology from the St. Petersburg State Chemical and Pharmaceutical University.
Dr. Lothar Kappich, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Sartorius AG, commented: “Our lab business has evolved tremendously under Gerry Mackay’s leadership. During the past four years he has executed the strategic repositioning of the division towards the life science market, integrated more than a handful of acquisitions, substantially advanced its sales and marketing capabilities while boosting profitability. At the same time, we would like to warmly welcome Alexandra [...]. Backed by her passion for customers and people Alexandra will further push the division’s strategic and operational path towards becoming a leading partner for innovative solutions for life science research.“
For more information, please visit: www.sartorius.com
SPE-Based Method for Detecting Harmful Textile Residues
January 14th 2025University of Valencia scientists recently developed a method using solid-phase extraction (SPE) followed by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry (HPLC–HRMS/MS) for detecting microplastics and other harmful substances in textiles.
The Complexity of Oligonucleotide Separations
January 9th 2025Peter Pellegrinelli, Applications Specialist at Advanced Materials Technology (AMT) explains the complexity of oligonucleotide separations due to the unique chemical properties of these molecules. Issues such as varying length, sequence complexity, and hydrophilic-hydrophobic characteristics make efficient separations difficult. Separation scientists are addressing these challenges by modifying mobile phase compositions, using varying ion-pairing reagents, and exploring alternative separation modes like HILIC and ion-exchange chromatography. Due to these complexities, AMT has introduced the HALO® OLIGO column, which offers high-resolution, fast separations through its innovative Fused-Core® technology and high pH stability. Alongside explaining the new column, Peter looks to the future of these separations and what is next to come.
