Genentech Researcher Earns Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pharmaceutical Analysis

Alexandre Goyonspecializes in developing advanced analytical methods to support new drug modalities.

Alexandre Goyon is the 2024 Award winner of LCGC International’s Rising Stars of Separation Science Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pharmaceutical Analysis, sponsored by VUV Analytics. The award was presented on October 7, 2024, at the 34th International Symposium on Chromatography in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

The inaugural Rising Stars of Separation Science Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in separation science by early career researchers, fostering the next generation of innovators in the field. The awards are divided into four categories: Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Biopharmaceutical Analysis, and Pharmaceutical Analysis. Goyon was chosen by an independent panel of experts in gas chromatography, chaired by Gert Desmet from the Vrije Universiteit Brussels.

Goyon is a Principal Scientist in the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences Organization at Genentech, where he specializes in developing advanced analytical methods to support new drug modalities. He earned his Ph.D. in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, in 2019. His work focuses on creating multidimensional liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) methods and complementary techniques that enable more efficient analysis and characterization of complex pharmaceutical compounds.

Goyon has held positions at Nestle (Switzerland), Queen's University (Canada), University of Geneva (Switzerland), Novartis (Switzerland), and Genentech (United States). Over the course of his career, he has published 41 research articles, 6 reviews, and 3 book chapters, with 32 of these publications as first author. His research outputs have addressed key challenges in pharmaceutical science, highlighting his expertise in analytical chemistry and his ability to develop cutting-edge solutions.

Goyon's contributions have been recognized through multiple accolades, including being named the 2024 "Rising Star in Measurement Science" by the American Chemical Society, and the "Young Investigator Award" by the Chinese American Chromatography Association (CACA).

Nurturing the development of young scientists is crucial for building a dynamic scientific community grounded in collaboration, diversity, and pioneering innovation. LCGC International and VUV Analytics provide emerging researchers with the tools and guidance they need to spearhead groundbreaking discoveries and advance progress in both foundational and applied scientific fields.