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Advances in Forensics & Toxicology 2016 eSeminar

Separation Science, in collaboration with its sponsors Gerstel, Bruker and Shimadzu, has developed an on-demand version of its third online eSeminar focusing on advances in forensics and toxicology. This online educational event will provide forensic scientists, toxicologists and those who work in laboratories within the forensic and toxicology industries with updates and guidance on the latest methods, protocols, processes and applications of chromatography, mass spectrometry and related techniques with key experts providing practical insights into their respective fields.

Speakers include: Christophe Stove, Laura Tretzel, Andreas Thomas, Oliver Lerch, Tobias Kieliba, Bjoern Moosmann, Angelika Köpf, Uwe Aulwurm and George Hime 

Advances in Food Safety Analysis eSeminar – Contaminants, Toxins & Allergens

Separation Science, in collaboration with sponsors Bruker, Markes International, PerkinElmer and SCIEX, has developed an on-demand eSeminar focusing on new methods and applications in food safety analysis – particularly for the analysis of contaminants, toxins and allergens. This unique on-demand event brings together some of the leading exponents in food safety analysis and provides an interactive learning environment for scientists working in these fields.

Speakers include: Michael Walker, John E. Jones III, Wilhad M. Reuter, Daniel Beach, Lucie Humbert, Natasha Spadafora, Laura McGregor and Kathy Ridgway

3rd Advances in Environmental Analysis eSeminar

Separation Science, in collaboration with its sponsors Agilent Technologies, Markes International and PerkinElmer, has developed its third online eSeminar focusing on advances in environmental analysis. This unique on-demand event brings together some of the leading exponents in the field of environmental analysis and will provide an interactive learning environment for scientists working in this industry.

Speakers include: Jonathan J. Grandy, Craig Marvin, John Entwisle, Dmitriy Malinovskiy, Lee Marotta, Jamie Brown, Carol Meyer, Roberta Provosta and Nicola Watson

2nd Advances in Forensics & Toxicology eSeminar

Separation Science, in collaboration with its sponsor Gerstel, has developed an on-demand online eSeminar focusing on advances in forensics & toxicology. This unique event brings together some of the leading exponents in the forensics and toxicology industries and provides an interactive learning environment for scientists working in these fields.

Speakers include:  Adam C. Lanzarotta, Oliver Lerch, Alberto Salomone, Hooi Yan Moy, Sarah Wille and Fabio Vaiano

UV-vis Spectrophotometric Analysis of Water, Food, and Beverages

Separation Science, in collaboration with Merck KGaA, has developed an online eSeminar focusing on the use and application of UV-vis spectrophotometry for the analysis of water, food, and beverages. This unique event provides scientists with updates on the latest issues faced by individuals working in these challenging analytical fields. It brings together a selection of technology experts and provides an interactive learning environment and online resource.

Speakers include:  Carolin Klein, Rick Blankemeier and Abebe Belay Gemta

AVAILABLE COURSES

HPLC Basics, Equipment, and Troubleshooting

What does it cover?

“HPLC Basics, Equipment, and Troubleshooting” explains chromatography in practical terms from the ground up.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this online course:
• The basic principles of HPLC
• The five fundamental HPLC modes
• The easy and logical way to adjust experimental variables to get a good separation
• The best approach to use for various chromatographic applications
• How to maximize column life
• Special techniques such as gradient elution, quantitation, and sample pretreatment
• The operating principles of each module in an HPLC system
• Proven techniques for systematic problem-solving and instrument maintenance
• The most effective, timesaving, money saving approaches to preventing common hardware problems and method failures.

What will I get from this is course?

You will acquire a good understanding of the fundamentals of chromatography and learn simple tips and guidelines to make your chromatography work easier and more efficient. What you learn will demystify your instrument. You’ll find that all of the perplexing and frustrating problems your experience have simple and logical solutions. And, better yet, you’ll learn that most of these problems are preventable. The techniques you learn from this course will make you more effective at work and save you big headaches! If you’ve never taken a formal course or if you need a refresher, it’s time to learn HPLC the right way. Students tell us that this “extremely practical course” is a must for everyone who uses HPLC.

Advanced HPLC Method Development Using Quality by Design

What does it cover?

The central tenant of Quality by Design (ICH Q8) is that quality cannot be tested into a product – instead it must be designed into the product. When the product is an HPLC method, QbD strategies can guide the development process to result in a standardized method development prcedure, more easily validated methods, and methods that are easier to use and adjust in routine applications.
 “Advanced HPLC Method Development Using Quality by Design” is an intensive online class that teaches you strategy and technique to develop high-quality HPLC and UHPLC methods quickly and with confidence. You will learn a time-proven technique that walks you through the method development process a step at a time using sound chromatographic principles to help make the process more efficient. The techniques can be used as a stand-alone strategy or added to existing development procedures to help streamline the process. Because the same principles apply to HPLC and UHPLC, you can apply the same information for the development of UHPLC methods.

Introduction to Gas Chromatography

What does it cover?

The ‘Introduction to Gas Chromatography’ On-Line Tutorial is basic introduction to the theory and practice of gas chromatographic analysis. It is designed to bring GC users to a more comfortable and capable level of proficiency in instrument operation, optimization, and troubleshooting. Lessons are presented in a visually engaging and accessible manner through narrated on-line video presentations. In full recognition of the difficulty in setting large blocks of uninterrupted time for training; the lessons are presented in short segments that can be easily fit into even the busiest schedules.
• This course presents the basic processes and instrumentation involved with GC analysis.
• The level of material is specifically designed for GC users without extensive formal training.
• Applicable theory is covered to the extent that it helps guide best practices, method optimization and effective troubleshooting.

What will I get from this course?

Upon successful completion of the tutorial, trainees will have increased confidence and skills in using gas chromatographs. They will better understand how GC works, be more competent at detecting and diagnosing problems, and will be better at interpreting the quality of analytical results. In the end, trainees will be more capable and comfortable using gas chromatographs.

Intermediate Gas Chromatography

What does it cover?

The Intermediate Gas Chromatography tutorial is designed for GC users who have a fundamental understanding of how gas chromatography works and who are ready to develop a more in-depth understanding of the technique. As with the ‘Introduction to Gas Chromatography’ course, the ‘Intermediate Gas Chromatography’ course is organized into sections and modules. The sections focus on a given theme and the modular structure underneath exposes students to the information within time-effective sections. The ‘Intermediate Gas Chromatography’ course is a logical next step after completing the ‘Introduction to Gas Chromatography’ course.

What will I get from this is course?

Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will have increased knowledge and skills in development of gas chromatography methods. They will gain an understanding of both qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as expanding their skills to encompass areas such as fast GC, and further developing maintenance and troubleshooting abilities.

LC-MS/MS for Chromatographers

What does it cover?

With the introduction of the mass spectrometer (MS) as a practical detector for a high-performance liquid chromatograph (LC or HPLC) in the early 1990s, LC-MS began to be used for routine applications. One form of LC-MS uses a tandem MS (LC-MS/MS), that has become the go-to instrument for quantitative analysis of drugs in biological matrices in the pharmaceutical laboratory. As they have become more widely used and understood, LC-MS and LC-MS/MS have found their way into environmental applications, synthetic chemistry, protein analysis, and many other areas. LC-MS/MS has moved from a technique available only to skilled experts in both HPLC and MS to a routine tool usable much as any other HPLC detector. You will find that this introductory course in LC-MS/MS will give you a good foundation of understanding the technique and how to use it in your daily work. We start out with an overview of different MS techniques, and focus in the majority of the course on the quadrupole mass spectrometer. You will learn how MS works, how ions are produced and fragmented. Sections focus on qualitative, as well as quantitative analysis. Each part of the process, calibration, tuning, sample preparation, HPLC method development, and MS method development are covered. Many tricks and techniques of practical use are presented.

What will I get from this course? 

You will learn how a mass spectrometer works, the advantages (and limitations) of adding mass spectrometric detection to your liquid chromatographic analyses, and how to use MS to approach separation and detection problems intractable by other methods. By understanding the central roles of the LC-MS interface and the sample ion, you will have a solid grounding on which to further build your LC-MS expertise. You will receive a printed copy of the approximately 515 slides included in this course to supplement your note-taking as you view the class.