This week, LCGC International published a variety of articles on the hottest topics in chromatography and beyond. Below, we’ve highlighted some of the most popular articles, according to our readers. Happy reading!
The LCGC Blog: Chromatographers and Chromatography Users Revisited
Jonathan G. Shackman
In this edition of “The LCGC Blog,” Jonathan G. Shackman of Bristol Myers Squibb discusses the differences between chromatographers and chromatography users. As opposed to chromatography users, chromatographers usually show “a hunger for the technique that leads to a desire to understand fundamentals, applications, data analysis, and practical know-how.” Further, it discusses how one can pursue the title of a chromatographer and what the future can be for the next generation of chromatographers.
Will Wetzel
The Forensic Analytical Chemistry & Odor Profiling Laboratory at Texas Tech University is focused on developing new analytical instrumentation to characterize and profile odors from a range of specimens. Led by Paola A. Tiedemann, her research focuses on bridging interdisciplinary areas such as chemistry, canine odor detection, and national security to address issues critical to effective intelligence and defense capabilities. In this installment of “Inside the Laboratory,” LCGC International sat down with Tiedemann to discuss her research group and their current research projects.
How Chromatography is Helping Address Pollution in the Colorado River
Will Wetzel
The Colorado River is one of the most important natural resources in the United States. In addition to helping form the Grand Canyon, it serves as a valuable resource to living organisms, providing water for drinking and irrigation and sustaining ecosystems. However, currently it is dealing with numerous challenges, including pollution, climate change, and a declining water table. As such, various Western states have prioritized coming up with solutions to the water supply issue. In this article, the potential ways chromatography could help solve this crisis are addressed.
LC–MS/MS Used to Detect Colorectal Cancer Drugs in Plasma
Aaron Acevedo
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignant cancers in the world. Current CRC treatments rely on surgical removal, local treatment, and chemotherapy. However, approximately 50% of patients will develop metastases, where cancer cells spread from the place they first formed to another part of the body. CRC is resistant to traditional chemotherapeutic drugs that can be used for metastatic CRC treatment; as such, additional treatment options must be found for metastatic CRC. In a recent study out of China Pharmaceutical University in Nanjing, China, a new liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS)-based method was created to help determine the presence of anti-CRC drugs in human plasma.
Laboratories on the Move: What to Consider When Relocating an Analytical Laboratory
Will Wetzel
According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, 8.2 million Americans moved in 2022, compared to 7.9 million in 2021. For faculty members at American university laboratories, moving can be essential to one’s career growth. That said, difficult decisions can impact the decision on whether or not to move. Professional opportunities, family considerations, and personal preferences all play a role in the process; however, there are also laboratory elements to consider, such as organizing the transport of laboratory equipment and samples. Here, we discuss how this process can work, taking firsthand accounts from scientists who have gone through this process.
Carol Robinson Awarded 2024 Lifetime Achievement European Inventor Award
July 24th 2024Carol Robinson of the University of Oxford has received the European Inventor Award 2024 for Lifetime Achievement from the European Patent Office for her work bringing mass spectrometry to structural biology.
Microseparations and Analysis Covered at HPLC 2024
July 23rd 2024At HPLC 2024 in Denver, Colorado, various sessions will be led by experienced scientists, covering different aspects of chromatography techniques and maximizing their effectiveness. Here is some information about tomorrow’s sessions.
Automated LC Method Development: An HTC-18 Interview with Bob Pirok
July 23rd 2024At HTC-18 in Leuven, Executive Editor of LCGC International, Alasdair Matheson, spoke to this year’s winner of the 2024 HTC-18 Innovation Award, Bob Pirok from the University of Amsterdam, about his innovative research on automated LC method development.