September 2025 | Issue 7
Smarter Science: Aligning Data, Devices, and Decisions
In this Issue
Unlocking the Power of Vitamin D: How Automated Mass Spectrometry is Streamlining Testing
Mass spectrometry addresses the growing need for accurate vitamin D metabolite testing globally.
A Simpler Path to Solid Sample Analysis with Dual-Laser Mass Spectrometry
Solid sample analysis is entering a new era—no digestion, no gas, just rapid, reproducible elemental results across complex matrices.
Q&A with Dr. Dayue Shang: Rethinking Oil Spill Analysis Through Hydrophobic Paper Sampling and Faster Detection
Dr. Dayue Shang discusses how hydrophobic paper sampling with DART-ToF MS offers faster, simpler oil spill analysis, reducing costs and enabling broader field use.
Protein Aggregates: Analytical Techniques to Address Hidden Complexities
Protein aggregates analysis is critical to drug stability. Advanced SEC methods offer precise detection and quantification to support biopharmaceutical development.
Building Improved Workflows for Herbicide Discovery: A Case Study with Moa Technology | Beyond the Bench
Moa Technology adopts a high-resolution LC/MS strategy, combining high-throughput screening and targeted metabolomics.
Portable LC Redefines Jet Fuel Testing for On-Site MDA Detection
A portable LC system brings real-time MDA detection to the field, enabling faster jet fuel testing and supporting efforts toward ASTM standardization.
Expert Q&A: Biomarker Analysis in the Modern Lab
Discover how Dr. Jean-François Focant's lab is advancing biomarker analysis through rigorous validation protocols and innovative identification strategies.
LA Wildfire Contamination: Monitoring VOCs in Real Time with SIFT-MS
Following the 2025 LA wildfires, SIFT-MS was used to monitor VOC contamination in homes, insulation, and soil. Explore key findings, exposure insights, and the importance of real-time VOC analysis in post-fire environments.
Reshaping Analytical Science: Data, AI, and Mindset Shifts
Emerging technologies demand new ways of thinking about data, automation, and sustainability across the analytical sciences.
5 Key Trends Shaping the Future of LIMS
Modern LIMS platforms are evolving rapidly—adopting cloud, AI, and user-centric design to meet the demands of today’s digital labs.
Expert Q&A: Unlocking the Role of ICP-MS in Alternative Protein Testing
Yuri Tanaka, Product Marketing Manager at Agilent Technologies, examines how ICP-MS enables the analysis of trace metals in alternative proteins, addressing regulatory challenges, complex matrices, and workflow integration.
Expert Q&A: Vaccine Quality Control in Analytical Methods and Emerging Technologies
Dr Arnaud Delobel of Quality Assistance discusses vaccine QC strategies, from platform-specific analytical methods to validation challenges, emerging technologies, and regulatory considerations.