The Evolving Role of Chromatography Software
November 3rd 2022In this podcast, Carsten Losch, the CEO of Berlin-based manufacturer of high-end scientific chromatography instruments – KNAUER – will tell you about the flexible integration of software in HPLC systems as well as giving you an outlook on where the chromatography industry is heading.
Exploring the Versatile Functionality of YMC’s Contichrom® CUBE
October 3rd 2022YMC America’s J Preston and Jeff Kakaley discuss the 5-in-1 functionality of YMC’s flagship chromatography system – the Contichrom® CUBE. They’ll explore using the instrument for different modes of chromatography, the added benefits of YMC resins, and how the CUBE can be used to scale up to YMC’s TWIN MCSGP systems.
Addressing Analytical Safety Challenges Associated with Sustainability Issues
July 7th 2022The chemical and materials science industries are under increasingly public and regulatory scrutiny to improve their sustainability credentials. Join Ben MacCreath from Waters Corporation to discuss how their analytical solutions can help address some of the major concerns, including safety of consumer products.
Defining a New Dimension in UHPLC Separations for Increased Sensitivity using Less Solvent
May 6th 2022Introducing a new dimension in separations! The new HALO® 1.5 mm ID UHPLC columns from Advanced Materials Technology push the performance of UHPLC systems by delivering more sensitivity and 50% less solvent consumption than contemporary 2.1 mm ID columns. Additional benefits of moving to the new, robust 1.5 mm ID columns will be discussed including the ease of implementation commercial UHPLC instrumentation.
PFAS Analysis in Drinking Water - Understanding Methods, Challenges and Trends
April 22nd 2022Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are of increasing concern. In October 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an action plan for addressing PFAS, including establishing maximum contaminant levels for drinking water. The vast presence and detrimental impact to human health and the environment of these analytically challenging compounds has led to focus on technique rigor necessary for sensitive, reproduceable and reliable data. In this podcast, Senior Application Scientist, Jamie Foss, addresses the differences between EPA methods 533 and 537.1, and how to overcome key LC-MS/MS technique challenges when performing analysis in accordance with these methods.
Strategies Laboratory Managers Can Follow to Reduce the Cost of Unscheduled Instrument Downtime
April 19th 2022Keeping your instrument at peak performance levels is the best way to prevent loss of productivity due to unscheduled downtime. Proactive replacement of certain instrument components, tailoring instrument service to meet your specific lab’s needs and upgrading your instruments with the latest technology is the best way to cost-effectively manage your laboratory’s assets. Waters offers flexible service plans to help with the challenges of costly unplanned downtime.
Choosing the Right Solid Phase Extraction for Your Analysis
March 11th 2022Do you struggle with sample preparation? You are not alone! Sample preparation is often labeled as the no. 1 pain for scientists around the world. Scientists try to reduce this pain by settling for a sample preparation method or product that is less than ideal, causing even more pain further down the road. But imagine if you could eliminate some of that pain by simply choosing the right sample preparation product? In this podcast, we will help dissolve the myth that sample preparation pain is unavoidable by equipping you with proper selection recommendations and tips and tricks based on what matters to you most.
Considerations for Selecting the Best Filtration Devices in Analytical Sample Preparation.
December 10th 2021Filtering analytical samples and mobile phase solutions using the correct filtration device is an economical way to reduce instrument downtime, maintenance, and associated costs. Ensuing samples are free from particulate contamination will ensure the integrity of your instrument and columns, offering you more reliable and reproducible results. In this podcast you will learn more about the considerations that should be made when selecting the best analytical filtration device.
Testing for Nitrosamines in the Environment
December 6th 2021The latest Dr. Ehrenstorfer podcast sees LGC expert Dan Biggerstaff discuss the ever evolving topic of nitrosamines. Sharing his expertise, you'll learn about the complex but important topic of nitrosamine regulation, the challenges laboratories face when testing for nitrosamines and how to overcome these.
Developing Technologies for High Impact Proteomics and Protein Chemistry Research
December 1st 2021In the final episode of this six-part podcast, Robert Moritz, a professor at the Institute for Systems Biology, discusses major challenges that still exist with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography’s role in LC-MS proteomics, and where this field is headed in the next few years and beyond.
Accelerating Productivity of NanoLC-MS Analysis with Advanced Liquid Chromatography Setups
November 17th 2021In the fifth episode of this six-part series, Bogdan Budnik, principal scientist at Harvard Center for Mass Spectrometry, discusses common challenges related to nano LCMS proteomics analysis of very diverse sample types, improvements in proteomics analysis, and how single-cell proteomics will impact the medical field.
Polymers for Biomedical Applications Deserve a Better Light
November 12th 2021Polymers for life-science applications have different attributes from traditional applications such as automotive and packaging. These attributes have their own set of challenges in the characterization requirements of such complex molecules. Multi-angle light scattering (MALS) technology provides a more insightful tool.
The Answer is Digitization — What are the Questions OR How to Hit Two Birds with One Stone.
November 11th 2021Aimed at GMP-regulated laboratories, this podcast discusses the regulatory and business drivers for digitizing analytical processes, how they go hand in hand, and some practical aspects on how to approach such a journey. The business benefits of improving laboratory efficiency by releasing product earlier, and technical controls to ensure regulatory compliance, should easily justify automation projects. It is crucial to automate now under your own timeline rather than be forced by regulatory citations.
What Happened to my Peaks? The Importance of Data Quality in Cannabis Testing
November 4th 2021Poor quality data can negatively impact a lab’s reputation and its bottom line. Jodi McDonald, President of Keystone Labs, applied her pharmaceutical GMP learnings to the challenges of cannabis testing. Gain from her experience as she shares tips to ensure the quality of cannabis from sample collection to analysis.
Making Ultra-Sensitive Analysis of Limited Samples and Single Cells a Reality
November 1st 2021In the fourth episode of this six-part podcast, David Perlman, senior principal scientist and director of ultrasensitive proteomics at the Merck Exploratory Sciences Center, discusses where LC-MS proteomics has the largest impact, the need for single-cell proteomics, the promise single cells have on our day-to-day lives, and more.