Peaks of Interest
Fasha Mahjoor, CEO of Phenomenex (Torrance, California), has been awarded an Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Phenomenex CEO Fasha Mahjoor Awarded an Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Fasha Mahjoor, CEO of Phenomenex (Torrance, California), has been awarded an Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The awards are given annually by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) in recognition of leaders who are philanthropic, who preserve and celebrate the values of their ancestry group, and who promote tolerance and acceptance.
More than 10,000 nominations are received each year, and this year 98 were presented at an awards ceremony held in the Great Hall on Ellis Island in New York Harbor. The awards are recognized by the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and are read into the congressional record. Past awardees have included United States presidents and Nobel Prize winners.
Mahjoor was selected by NECO for his dedication to humanitarian efforts globally. The American Red Cross publicly recognized Mahjoor and his companies for their support of Superstorm Sandy disaster relief efforts. He recently abseiled over 1000 feet of the Shard skyscraper (London, UK) to raise funds for The Outward Bound Trust educational charity, and sponsored the making of over 200,000 meals for starving children in developing countries at Phenomenex companies in the United States and Italy.
Malvern Breaks into Grinding and Dispersing Market
Malvern Instruments (Malvern, UK) has entered a three year co-marketing agreement with Netzsch Grinding and Dispersing (Selb, Germany). The two companies serve shared markets including food, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, nano-technology applications, and surface coatings through to metal and mineral mining.
Particle characterization is becoming increasingly important for fine grinding to the submicron- or nanometer range because product properties often depend directly on particle size, according to Dimitrios Makrakis, Netzsch Grinding & Dispersing Business Unit managing director. He added: "The correct and reproducible analysis of particle size is a prerequisite for process optimization and quality control. As Malvern is a world-leading manufacturer in particle and materials characterization, we have the ideal partner to deliver the best overall solution for both grinding technology and particle characterization and clients of both companies will benefit from this partnership."
Under the terms of the agreement, Malvern instrumentation will be installed in Netzsch demonstration and test laboratories in China, Brazil, Germany, Korea, India, and Russia. Customer materials in Netzsch facilities will be routinely tested using Malvern instrumentation, with Malvern staff available for consultation about analyzing data. The companies will work together to organize seminars and other initiatives to target key markets.
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.
