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29th International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)
The 29th International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC) will take place on 9–13 September 2012 in the picturesque gothic city of Torun, Poland.
This is the first time that the Steering Committee of the International Symposium on Chromatography has awarded the organisation of the International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC) to the Polish Chemical Society and Commission for Chromatographic Analysis (PAS).
Poland is historically significant for separation science because the origins of chromatography began in Warsaw with M.S. Tswett and the foundations of the chromatographic process were laid by W. Nernst, who was born in Wabrzezno near Torun. The theme of this year's event is Chromatography & Separation Science: Past, Present and Future, and will be devoted entirely to the role and applications of modern separation techniques in all application areas. Symposium topics will cover both theoretical and practical lectures including;
- Fundamentals of separation science
- GC, SFC
- TLC, (U)HPLC
- Electromigration techniques
- Miniaturization and chip technologies
- Instrument hyphenation
- Sample preparation
- Method validation
- Modelling and simulation.
The organizers, together with the scientific committee, have planned a programme to inform and inspire, and to provide opportunities for increased collaboration between separation scientists. The programme includes plenary lectures, section lectures, oral and poster presentations, vendor seminars, workshops (concerning sample preparation, food quality control, miniaturization) and exhibitions. Invited to participate in the symposium are renowned, worldclass specialists in chromatography. Young scientists are encouraged to attend the symposium and present the results of their research. As well as the scientific programme there are many interesting social events that allow delegates to explore the city and region.
Torun is well positioned and accessible to Central Europe. It is a city with a long-lasting tradition of political and scientific dialogue and cooperation, and is notable for being the home of the famous astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus. Torun is also important for being the venue of two historical peace treaties in 1411 and 1466.
The symposium is supported by the European Society for Separation Science (EuSSS), the Central European Group for Separation Science and the Nordic Separation Science Society.
Tel: +48 56 6114308
Fax: +48 56 6114837
E-mail: symposium@isc2012.pl
Website: www.isc2012.pl
24–26 September 2012
ExTech 2012, 14th Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies
University of Messina, Italy
Organizers: Luigi Mondello, Chromaleont, University of Messina, Italy
Tel: +39 0906766536
Fax: +39 090 358220
E-mail: extech@chromaleont.it
Website: www.chromaleont.it/extech
30 September–3 October 2012
SPICA 2012 – 14th International Symposium on Preparative and Industrial Chromatography and Allied Techniques
Brussels, Belgium
Website: http://www.spica2012.org/
3–5 October 2012
SFC 2012 – 6th International Conference on Packed Column SFC
Brussels, Belgium
Organizers: The Green Chemistry Group
Tel: +1 412 805 6296
Fax: +1 412 967 9446
E-mail: register@greenchemistrygroup.org
Website: www.greenchemistrygroup.org
21–24 October 2012
4th International Conference on Polyolefin Characterization
The Woodlands, Houston, Texas, USA
Contact: Raquel Ubeda, ICPC Conference Coordinator
Tel: +34 96 131 81 20
E-mail: raquel.ubeda@icpc-conference.org
Website: www.icpc-conference.org
7–8 November 2012
Water Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring, Exhibition and Workshops (WWEM) 2012
Telford International Centre, Telford, UK
Organizers: International Labmate Ltd David Hellyer, exhibitions manager
Tel: +44(0)1727858840
Fax: +44(0)1727840310
E-mail: david@wwem.uk.com
Website: www.wwem.uk.com
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