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John McLean previews his plenary lecture at HPLC 2023, where he will describe emerging analytical strategies using liquid chromatography–ion mobility–mass spectrometry (LC–IM–MS) for untargeted molecular phenomics in systems, synthetic, and chemical biology.

Measuring chemical exposure is extremely challenging due to the range and number of anthropogenic molecules encountered in our daily lives, as well as their complex transformations throughout the body. To broadly characterize how chemical exposures influence human health, a combination of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, endogenous metabolomic, and xenobiotic measurements must be performed. However, while genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic analyses have rapidly progressed over the last two decades, advancements in instrumentation and computations for nontargeted xenobiotic and endogenous small molecule measurements are still greatly needed.

ASMS 2023 is excited to be hosting its annual conference in Houston, Texas. Here is what to expect on Sunday evening.

We offer a sneak peek at some of the award presentations that will be taking place at the ASMS 2023 Conference this week.

ASMS will conclude its conference at the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) on Thursday June 8th, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The HMNS is known for their paleontology display, giving attendees the opportunity to embark on a one-of-a-kind prehistoric journey while socializing with friends and colleagues.

The upcoming 2023 ASMS Conference will feature two concurrent tutorial sessions on Sunday, June 4, from 5:00–5:45 pm, along with a Special Keynote Section from 5:45–6:30 pm that will feature local activists from the Houston community.

Every year, the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) presents Research Awards, the Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) Award, and Postdoctoral Career Development Awards. This year's winners will be honored at the 2023 ASMS Conference in Houston, Texas, from June 4–8.

Brandon Ruotolo will receive the Biemann Medal at the 2023 ASMS Conference in Houston, Texas, which takes place June 4–8.

This year, the American Oil Chemists Society will convene in Denver, Colorado, for a conference filled with exciting talks about the latest developments related to edible oils, fats, surfactants, and related materials.

Carol V. Robinson of the University of Oxford has been named the 2023 recipient of the ASMS John B. Fenn Award for Distinguished Contribution in Mass Spectrometry. Robinson will receive the award at the 2023 ASMS Conference in Houston, Texas, which takes place June 4–8.

The American Society for Mass Spectrometry will recognize twenty graduate students and ten undergraduate students for their academic achievements and mass spectrometry research.

The Al Yergey Mass Spectrometry Award, which recognizes scientists who make great contributions to mass spectrometry–based science, will be given to three "unsung heroes" this year.

The Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley 2023 Annual Symposium, held April 20, 2023, includes an afternoon oral session focused on the analysis of biological systems.

The Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley Annual Symposium offers talks tomorrow on the analysis of environmental and industrial samples, including PFAS, agrochemical product impurities, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

The 20th International GC×GC Symposium will take place from 28 May–1 June 2023, and will be held in Canmore, Alberta.

The 2nd "Advances in Separation Science: From Extraction to Chromatographic Applications" workshop will be held from 28–29 June 2023 in the University of Liège in Belgium.

Many new HPLC and MS products were launched in 2022–2023. This conference coverage article discusses several of these new products, including their salient features, benefits, and technical specifications.

A general discussion of the megatrends of separation science equipment (both high performance liquid chromatography [HPLC] and mass spectrometry [MS]) and their applications in recent years is presented.

This article provides a look at the new GC products that entered the market in 2022–2023.

Pittcon 2023 revealed that gas chromatography (GC) still has a strong presence at in-person conferences and in literature.

On March 21, 2023, Peter Schoenmakers and Emanuela Gionfriddo received the LCGC Lifetime Achievement and the LCGC Emerging Leader in Chromatography Awards, respectively, in a symposium at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia. Talks in the session highlighted the awardees’ achievements, discussed recent advances in the development of analytical techniques, and addressed current challenges.

At Pittcon 2023, LCGC spoke with Peter Schoenmakers of the University of Amsterdam, who is the winner of our 2023 Lifetime Achievement in Chromatography Award. This segment previews one of three Pittcon interviews that were conducted at the conference.

At Pittcon 2023, LCGC spoke with Emanuela Gionfriddo of the University of Toledo, who is the winner of our 2023 Emerging Leader in Chromatography Award. This segment previews one of three Pittcon interviews that were conducted at the conference.

At Pittcon 2023, LCGC spoke with Jim Grinias of Rowan University. This segment previews one of three Pittcon interviews that were conducted at the conference.

Because the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020–2023 disrupted yearly face-to-face events, the Dal Nogare Award Symposium at Pittcon 2023 included both the 2021 and 2022 winners. Read more about the symposium here.

Prof. Emanuela Gionfriddo of the University of Toledo, in Ohio, is the recipient of the ACS Analytical Division 2023 Satinder Ahuja Award for Young Investigators in Separation Science, which was presented to her at Pittcon 2023. The purpose of this award is to recognize and encourage outstanding contributions to the fields of analytical chemistry by a young analytical scientist based on or more of the following criteria: conceptualization and development of unique instrumentation for separations; development of novel and important separation methods or methodologies; elucidation of theory or fundamental processes involved in separations; and other significant contributions to the furtherance of separation science role in the use of chemical instrumentation. Read more about this award session here.

On March 21st, Pittcon 2023 had two afternoon sessions that may pique your interest.