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Yoshiaki Hirao, President of Shimadzu Europa GmbH, sat down with LCGC International to share insights into the company’s journey, reflecting on its evolution from a small Kyoto-based enterprise founded in 1875 to a global leader in analytical instrumentation.

In the final moments of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, winner of the ASMS 2025 Research Award, she discusses what initially drew her to the conference and what makes her enjoy returning.

In the fourth section of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, winner of the ASMS 2025 Research Award, she discusses the mentors who guided her to where she is now and imparts advice to future mass spectrometrists.

In the third section of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, she discusses how mass spectrometry can be useful in environmental toxicology research.

In the food industry, evolving consumer demands, contamination concerns, and workforce issues are driving significant changes in food analysis and instrumentation.

In the second part of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, she discusses her laboratory research into the interactions between hosts and microbes, with mass spectrometry techniques being useful in these efforts.

In the first part of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, she shares her thoughts on winning the ASMS 2025 Research Award.

At the 2025 ASMS conference, YongDong Wang, co-founder and CEO of Cerno, emphasized the critical importance of high-quality, calibrated data as the foundation for effective AI and machine learning applications in mass spectrometry, while advising young chemists to master fundamentals alongside emerging technologies.

At the ASMS Conference in Baltimore, the company highlighted several new products tailored to a range of application areas, including biopharmaceutical development and environmental analysis.

Cerno Bioscience develops vendor-neutral software to streamline mass spectrometry spectral analysis, partnering with major manufacturers like Agilent and Thermo Fisher Scientific while expanding into new global markets.

At this year’s ASMS conference, LCGC interviewed executives from leading analytical science and technology companies to explore emerging trends and gain professional insights. During these discussions, they focused on key advice for early-career analytical chemists to prioritize in today’s evolving field.

At the ASMS 2025 conference, Sciex showcased its latest mass spectrometry system, the ZenoTOF 8600, along with updates to its software platform designed to enhance data processing and analysis for complex workflows.

Thermo Fisher Scientific launched two advanced mass spectrometers and emphasized its multi-omics strategy during the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) conference in Baltimore, Maryland this week.

At the ASMS conference, Jack Henion emphasized contributions from colleagues and industry partners. He reflected on innovations that have shaped liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) and the importance of teamwork in driving scientific breakthroughs.

Jonah Kirkwood, Agilent’s chief commercial officer, emphasized the company’s focus on high-growth markets and its dedication to partnering closely with customers to address their changing needs.

The proposed tariffs by the Trump administration on various industries may have implications for analytical chemists across industry, government, and academia.

The editors of LCGC International are currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Emerging Leader in Chromatography Award and the Lifetime Achievement in Chromatography Award. Nominate someone you know today!

Chromatography companies recognize significant opportunities in the biotech and pharma sectors, yet face uncertainty driven by rising tariffs and the growing integration of AI tools.

Daisy Unsihuay Vila of Henry Ford Health (Detroit, Michigan) was awarded the 2025 Agilent Technologies and Females in Mass Spectrometry’s Darlene Solomon Award for her research focused on improving mass spectrometry (MS) techniques in clinical settings, particularly for drug monitoring and toxicology analysis.

The conference theme this year focused on collaboration, connection, and cultivation of the next generation of researchers.

Several sessions at Pittcon 2025 highlighted the importance of mentoring the next generation of analytical scientists in chromatography and spectroscopy. But what concrete actions can truly make a difference?

The company announced multiple new product releases including a series of compact gas chromatography systems, three UV-Vis spectrophotometers, a new line of triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, and more.

In 2024, we launched a content series, covered major conferences, presented prestigious awards, and continued our monthly Analytically Speaking podcasts. Below, you'll find a selection of the most popular content from LCGC International over the past year.

Schmitz's lab will now integrate the company’s structures for lossless ion manipulation (SLIM) technology into their research as part of this new partnership.

LCGC International spoke with Jim Gearing, Associate Vice President of Marketing, Agilent Gas Phase Separations Division; Massimo Santoro, Group Business Development Director at Markes International; Ed Connor, GC Product Manager at Peak Scientific; and Bruce Richter, Vice President of Research & Development at Restek Corporation.

This transformation aims to better serve our audience by providing engaging content and resources tailored to the evolving needs of separation scientists.

Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Washington, and other leading institutions took the stage at the Eastern Analytical Symposium to accept awards and share insights into their research.

A Monday session at the Eastern Analytical Symposium, sponsored by the Chinese American Chromatography Association, explored key challenges and solutions for achieving more sensitive oligonucleotide analysis.

Informative panel discussions featuring key opinion leaders from the separation science sector discussing the latest technology trends and developments in liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, sample preparation, and data handling.

Nicholas Ingram of IQVIA Laboratories recently spoke with LCGC International about using high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) to help monitor drug stability.