Calendar
16–20 August 2009
238th ACS National Meeting & Exposition
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Website: portal.acs.org
24–29 August 2009
Density Functional Methods for Experimental Spectroscopy
Oxford, England.
Contact: Dr. Keith Refson, Building R3, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX;
Email: Keith.Refson@stfc.ac.uk
Website: www.tcm.phy.cam.ac.uk/castep/workshop09_ad.html
30 August–3 September 2009
36th Coloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale
Budapest, Hungary.
Contact: Email: zaray@judens.edte.hu
Website: www.csixxxvi.org
30 August–4 September 2009
18th International Mass Spectrometry Conference (IMSC)
Bremen, Germany.
Contact: Email: office@imsc-bremen-2009.de
Website: www.imsc-bremen-2009.de
31 August–2 September 2009
9th International Conference on Vitamins, Nutrition, and Diagnostics
Brno, Czech Republic.
Contact: Email: matouskova@radanal.cz
Website: www.vitamins.cz/en/
6–10 September 2009
Euroanalysis
Innsbruck, Austria.
Contact: Email: euroanalysis2009@come-innsbruck.at
Website: www.euroanalysis2009.at/
15–17 September 2009
Sixth Symposium on the Practical Applications of Mass Spectrometry in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries
Philadelphia, PA.
Contact: CASSS - An International Separation Science Society, 5900 Hollis Street, Suite R3, Emeryville, CA 94608; tel: 510-428-0740, fax: 510-428-0741,
Website: www.casss.org/cde.cfm?event=217176
15–17 September 2009
IICS 2009- 21st International Ion Chromatography Symposium
Dublin, Ireland.
Contact: CASSS - An International Separation Science Society, 5900 Hollis Street, Suite R3, Emeryville, CA 94608;
Website: www.casss.org
21–22 September 2009
PharmSep: LCGC's Symposium for Separation Scientists in Pharmaceuticals
Philadelphia, PA.
Contact: Website: www.lcgcevent.com/lcgcevent/v42/index.cvn?id=10000
26–30 September 2009
HUPO 8th Annual World Congress
Toronto, Canada.
Contact: Website: www.hupo2009.org/default.htm
6–7 October 2009
24th International Activated Carbon Conference
Pittsburgh, PA.
Contact: Barbara Sherman, PACS, Inc., 409 Meade Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108; tel. (724) 457-6576; (800) 367-2587, fax: (724) 457-1214, Email: Barb@pacslabs.com,
Website: pacslabs.com/conferences/iacc/iacc22.php
7–10 October 2009
36th ACS Northeast Regional Meeting (NERM)
Hartford, CT.
Contact: Website: www.acs.org
9–16 October 2009
CE in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals Industries 11th Symposium on the Practical Applications for the Analysis of Proteins, Nucleotides, and Small Molecules
Boston, MA.
Contact: CASSS - An International Separation Science Society, 5900 Hollis Street, Suite R3, Emeryville, CA 94608; tel: 510-428-0740, fax: 510-428-0741,
Website: www.casss.org
21–24 October 2009
44th ACS Midwest Regional Meeting (MWRM)
Iowa City, IA.
Contact: Website: www.acs.org
21–24 October 2009
61st Southeastern Regional Meeting (SERMACS)
San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Contact: Website: www.sermacs2009.org/
4–7 November 2009
65th Southwest Regional Meeting (SWRM)
El Paso, TX.
Contact: http://portal.acs.org
3–9 January 2010
2010 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry
Fort Myers, FL.
Contact: Website: icpinformation.org/2008_Winter_Conference.html
28 February–5 March 2010
Pittcon 2010: Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy
Orlando, FL.
Contact: Website: www.pittcon.org
New Study Uses MSPE with GC–MS to Analyze PFCAs in Water
January 20th 2025Scientists from the China University of Sciences combined magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to analyze perfluoro carboxylic acids (PFCAs) in different water environments.
The Next Frontier for Mass Spectrometry: Maximizing Ion Utilization
January 20th 2025In this podcast, Daniel DeBord, CTO of MOBILion Systems, describes a new high resolution mass spectrometry approach that promises to increase speed and sensitivity in omics applications. MOBILion recently introduced the PAMAF mode of operation, which stands for parallel accumulation with mobility aligned fragmentation. It substantially increases the fraction of ion used for mass spectrometry analysis by replacing the functionality of the quadrupole with high resolution ion mobility. Listen to learn more about this exciting new development.
A Guide To Finding the Ideal Syringe and Needle
January 20th 2025Hamilton has produced a series of reference guides to assist science professionals in finding the best-suited products and configurations for their applications. The Syringe and Needle Reference Guide provides detailed information on Hamilton Company’s full portfolio of syringes and needles. Everything from cleaning and preventative maintenance to individual part numbers are available for review. It also includes selection charts to help you choose between syringe terminations like cemented needles and luer tips.
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.
Oasis or Sand Dune? Isolation of Psychedelic Compounds
January 20th 2025Magic mushrooms, once taboo, have recently experienced a renaissance. This new awakening is partially due to new findings that indicate the effects of psilocybin, and its dephosphorylated cousin psilocin may produce long lasting results for patients who might be struggling with anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Hamilton Company has developed a methodology for the isolation and identification of 5 common psychedelic compounds used in the potential treatment of disease. The PRP-1 HPLC column resin remains stable in the harsh alkaline conditions ideal for better separations.