Hello to all members and friends of CCDG. We have just
wrapped up our 2018-2019 season, and throughout the year I have had the
privilege of working with a talented and hard-working board to accomplish some
amazing things.
This year, we changed our membership term and our
sponsorship term to reflect the calendar year. This was done to help our
members, as well as our board, to help keep track of renewals. We are also in
the process of transitioning to a new program for membership renewal that will streamline
the process of renewing membership
In the fall, we launched a brand-new website. We found this
new website to be more user friendly, and enables us to keep our website
updated in a timelier fashion. Our new website also allows us to share more pictures
from our dinner lectures and our schools.
This year we were very excited to bring back our GC school,
which was held at Roosevelt University in Schaumburg. It was a huge success
with 13 students, and the instructor, Dr. Lee Polite went above and beyond for
our students ensuring they left the class well informed.
Our GC school was such a success at Roosevelt University
that we decided to move our LC school to the same location. Dr. Merlin Bicking
once again led an outstanding course in which the students learned a great deal
about liquid chromatography.
At our Young Scientist Dinner lecture, we awarded graduate
student Sarah Lum with the Young Scientist Award. Her presentation on a novel
way to quickly and efficiently analyze rape kits was both captivating and
informative. We look forward to seeing what else Sarah will accomplish in her
career.
We attended two conferences this year, the Midwest
Association of Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Cleveland, and the
ACS Great Lakes Regional Meeting in Lisle. Attending conferences helps us to
grow our organization and accomplish our motto of Sharing in Knowledge.
Lastly, we hosted four dinner lectures this year, ranging in
topics from tips and tricks in gas chromatography to the challenges of teaching
chromatography in a third world country. A huge thank you to all of our
speakers this year, Eric Pavlich of Agilent, Gosia Medrecki, Kayla Watanabe, Sarah Lum, Dr. John Stuff of
Gerstel, and Dr. Merlin Bicking of ACCTA.
Thank you all for supporting CCDG through membership, dinner
lectures, or our schools, and I am looking forward to another wonderful year!
Regards,
Amy Alexander
CCDG President
Last Updated: January 15, 2021 by CCDG
Next Meeting January 20, 2021 6:00 PM CST – Virtual
CCDG is proud to present Fred Foster from GERSTEL, Inc. as our next speaker. This meeting will take place on WebEx. Please click here for registration.
Automation: The next critical tool for scientists’ survival during the pandemic and during recovery.
Fred Foster, GERSTEL, Inc. Baltimore, MD
The pandemic forced everyone to learn how to continue to be productive while existing in a remote environment. As scientists, we were able to quickly adapt to virtual meetings, web conferences, and online connections, however, our workloads and the samples needing analyzed did not stop. There is still laboratory work to perform that is harder to complete remotely. When the vaccines are available to all, everyone has been vaccinated, and the ever-present “curve” has finally been flattened, the brick-and-mortar work environment will open again. Once that occurs, all the work that was delayed because of shutdowns, partial work weeks, and working from home will be waiting for all of us. We will need a way to do a lot more with less resources. That is why automating as much as possible will be critical.
This seminar, given in the first month of what will hopefully be the year in which we see the light at the end of the tunnel, will discuss how GERSTEL helps its customers automate their sample preparation and sample introduction methods in order increase throughput, get through the backlog of samples, and ultimately free up resources when they are needed most. The MPS roboticPRO is a highly efficient LC or GC autosampler with extended robotic functionality. It provides reliable processing of complex tasks including automation of liquid-liquid and solid phase extraction procedures and as well as other liquid handling methods. Syringe holders and syringes are integrated in special syringe modules, which can be exchanged automatically within a running sequence when using the MPS roboticPRO for maximum flexibility. The entire system is controlled using the proven GERSTEL MAESTRO software in a simple and efficient manner. Examples of some of the automated sample preparation options and how they are used to provide increased productivity will be highlighted.
Fredrick D. Foster, GERSTEL, Inc., 701 Digital Dr., Suite J, Linthicum, MD 21090, USA
Contact details: fdfoster@gerstelus.com
About the presenter:
Fredrick D. Foster received his B.S in Chemistry from Juniata College and his M.S. in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Foster has more than 25 years experience in analytical and bio-analytical method development and analysis, working closely with industry and various U.S. Federal and State agencies. Application fields include clinical, food safety and environmental analysis, mainly based on HPLC and LC-MS/MS. Mr. Foster currently works as an Applications Scientist for GERSTEL, Inc. located in Baltimore, MD, helping to develop, demonstrate and train customers on automated sample preparation methods coupled to either HPLC or LC/MS/MS.
Last Updated: January 14, 2021 by CCDG
COVID-19 Update
Hello CCDG Members and Friends,
Due to the current status of COVID-19 and CDC recommendations, the CCDG board has decided to postpone in-person activities until further notice. This includes our annual Introductory to Liquid Chromatography and Gas Chromatography courses.
Fortunately, we are continuing our lecture series in virtual space. Our next lecture/poster session on January 20, 2021 (see website for more information) is a joint activity with the Chicago Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group. We plan to have another lecture/poster session in the spring.
We thank you for your understanding, and we sincerely hope everyone stays safe and healthy at this critical time.
Regards,
James V. DeFrancesco, PhD
CCDG President
jdefrancesco@luc.edu
Last Updated: March 2, 2020 by CCDG
CCDG at Pittcon
Pittcon, the world’s leading annual conference and exposition on laboratory science will be held March 1-5 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
While there, stop by the CCDG booth and be sure not to miss the 2020 Separations Community Mixer, Tuesday evening, March 3, 5:30-9:30 pm, at Buddy Guy’s Legends.
Contact your chromatography supplier listed below to score a ticket to the hottest party at Pittcon.
Last Updated: March 2, 2020 by CCDG
CCDG 2020 Open Board Meeting
The 2020 CCDG open board meeting is here. If you would like to become a board member or simply find out what being a board member is about, this event is for you!
Nominations and elections for new board members will take place. This event is open to everyone.
When reserving your free seat, please ensure the ticket option selected is for the dinner option of your choice. Get your tickets here!
Wednesday May 20, 2020 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location
Gameworks
601 N. Martingale Road, Suite 115
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Last Updated: January 20, 2020 by CCDG
Call for Posters
The Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group has added a poster session at the beginning of each dinner meeting to provide an opportunity for chromatographers to present, demonstrate, and discuss their most recent achievements, practical experiences, novel ideas and challenges. The goal of the poster track is to encourage and facilitate the exchange within the chromatography community, foster collaboration, and, therewith strengthen the community as a whole.
At the end of the year, the governing board will award one poster $250 and a one year membership.
Submissions to the website should include either:
A draft of the actual poster including author(s) and affiliation(s); or
An extended abstract of the presented contribution comprising the following contents:
Deadline for posters is February 7th. Our next Networking, Dinner & Presentation Meeting is Tuesday February 11, 2020
Send your submission to chicagochromatography@gmail.com
Posted: January 14, 2020 by CCDG
Dinner Lecture, February 11, 2020
The Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group Presents:
Rich DeMuro
Waters Corporation
Best Practices for UHPLC & UHPLC MS
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Mickey Finn’s Brewery
345 North Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL
Get your tickets HERE
The introduction of commercially available UHPLC systems in 2004 and the rapid adoption of its methodology and instrumentation fundamentally altered the landscape of the separations laboratory. While the rules that govern the practice of UHPLC are no different than those that govern HPLC, a much stricter adherence to those rules is necessary. In addition, the proliferation of mass spectrometers as LC detectors has required analysts to think carefully when transferring optical detector-based methods to LCMS platforms. This presentation will review best practices for UHPLC and UHPLC MS. Specific topics of discussion will include tubing & connections, sample diluents, solvent purity, glassware cleanliness, contaminant ions as well as other tips & tricks to make a day in the lab less stressful.
Rich DeMuro, Principal Technical Support Specialist, Waters Corporation Rich joined Waters as a Technical Support Specialist in 2008. Based in the Chicago area, he is responsible for the regional support of Waters separation, MS and informatics platforms as well as their applications. During his 30+ year career in the analytical instrument industry he has worked extensively with a broad range of techniques while specializing in the field of liquid chromatography. During his time at Shimadzu from 1987 – 2007, Rich’s focus was on LC hardware/software operational support & training. That focus has been maintained at Waters while also expanding to include separations development & mass spectrometry. Rich earned a BS in Nutrition from the University of Delaware and is a past president of the Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group
Last Updated: November 25, 2019 by CCDG
Dinner Lecture, Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group Presents:
Katie Banaszewski
NOW Foods
Glyphosate:
The myths, the facts, and the analytical approaches to accurate determination of glyphosate and its metabolites in food.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Benedictine University
Goodwin Hall
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
Get your tickets HERE
Speaker Bio:
Katie Banaszewski is a Method Development Supervisor at NOW Foods, where she leads the development and validation of analytical methods. Katie has degrees in Biotechnology and Chemistry from William Paterson University and prior to joining NOW Foods she worked at the Institute for Food Safety and Health and Mars Snackfood US. She specializes in residue analysis utilizing liquid chromatography and gas chromatography mass spectrometers. Katie has lead the development and implementation of a routine pesticide residue monitoring program at NOW Foods and plays an integral role in growing the company’s analytical capabilities. Katie authored and co-authored multiple publications and is continuously contributing to the scientific community in the area of research on natural products.
Check out our new ticket prices, which include dinner!
$15 members/students
$30 non-members
Last Updated: March 2, 2020 by CCDG
Dinner Lecture: October 2, 2019
Emmett’s Brewing Company
110 North Brockway Street
Palatine, IL 60067
6:00-9:00 pm Get your tickets here
In this seminar, we will explore advances in GC under 3 unique topics: We will start with the advances in Gas Chromatography where we will explore evolution of column technology that helps in development of time and cost efficient methods. In the next session, we will discuss the new and improved Zebron GC phase specifically developed for industry specific applications. In the third session, we will explore accessories that can help extend life time of Gc column & detector
Dr. Ramkumar Dhandapani has been in the chromatography industry for over 15 years with hands-on and troubleshooting experience. He has earned a Masters and PhD degree in Analytical chemistry from Seton Hall University, New Jersey with specialization in Microextractions, Multidimentional Gas Chromatography and Tandem Mass Specs techniques. He has developed and validated several regulatory compliant methods in pharmaceutical, food and environmental industry as well as incorporated method improvement and troubleshooting across a range of GC techniques. Dr. Dhandapani joined Phenomenex in August of 2014 and he serves as the Global Product Manager-Gas Chromatography at Phenomenex, USA. In addition to managing the GC product line, Dr. Dhandapani presents on innovations in Gas Chromatography at various chromatography conferences.
Last Updated: March 2, 2020 by CCDG
2019 Gas Chromatography School
CCDG is excited to announce the 2019 Gas Chromatography school.
September 24-26, 2019
About this Event
Co-sponsored by Roosevelt University and held on their campus, this course offers a well-designed combination of lecture and hands-on laboratory training. Students gain sufficient theoretical and practical background to perform independent work in gas chromatography.
This three day course, taught by Dr. Lee Polite from Axion, will provide instruction on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
Introduction to Gas Chromatography
GC Inlet systems
GC capillary columns and resolution
GC split ratio
Temperature programming and electronic pressure control
GC/MS, Headspace GC, Liquid GC
Method development and quantitative analysis
GC Troubleshooting and more!
This course is AACC accredited for 20 credit hours.
Registration fee: $995 (includes text, supplies and lunches) | $500 for students
Printed course material is provided, at no extra cost to the student, by the Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group.
Location: Roosevelt University
1400 N Roosevelt Blvd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
REGISTER HERE
Last Updated: March 2, 2020 by CCDG
2018-2019 President’s Report
Hello to all members and friends of CCDG. We have just wrapped up our 2018-2019 season, and throughout the year I have had the privilege of working with a talented and hard-working board to accomplish some amazing things.
This year, we changed our membership term and our sponsorship term to reflect the calendar year. This was done to help our members, as well as our board, to help keep track of renewals. We are also in the process of transitioning to a new program for membership renewal that will streamline the process of renewing membership
In the fall, we launched a brand-new website. We found this new website to be more user friendly, and enables us to keep our website updated in a timelier fashion. Our new website also allows us to share more pictures from our dinner lectures and our schools.
This year we were very excited to bring back our GC school, which was held at Roosevelt University in Schaumburg. It was a huge success with 13 students, and the instructor, Dr. Lee Polite went above and beyond for our students ensuring they left the class well informed.
Our GC school was such a success at Roosevelt University that we decided to move our LC school to the same location. Dr. Merlin Bicking once again led an outstanding course in which the students learned a great deal about liquid chromatography.
At our Young Scientist Dinner lecture, we awarded graduate student Sarah Lum with the Young Scientist Award. Her presentation on a novel way to quickly and efficiently analyze rape kits was both captivating and informative. We look forward to seeing what else Sarah will accomplish in her career.
We attended two conferences this year, the Midwest Association of Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Cleveland, and the ACS Great Lakes Regional Meeting in Lisle. Attending conferences helps us to grow our organization and accomplish our motto of Sharing in Knowledge.
Lastly, we hosted four dinner lectures this year, ranging in topics from tips and tricks in gas chromatography to the challenges of teaching chromatography in a third world country. A huge thank you to all of our speakers this year, Eric Pavlich of Agilent, Gosia Medrecki, Kayla Watanabe, Sarah Lum, Dr. John Stuff of Gerstel, and Dr. Merlin Bicking of ACCTA.
Thank you all for supporting CCDG through membership, dinner lectures, or our schools, and I am looking forward to another wonderful year!
Regards,
Amy Alexander
CCDG President
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“I now have a better understanding of how HPLC works and why column choice is so important.”
“It is a fantastic course for learning the theory of LC and method development”
“The instructor, Merlin Bicking, is very helpful. It was great to see how wiling he is to answer questions and all the variety of methods he worked on.”
“I am just beginning my position from out of school. I found the course very insightful in terms of preparation for my future career”
“It is very useful for me because having hands on experience, which helped me to understand more of HPLC.”
“Great class. Would easily take again and recommend Dr. Merlin anytime. Would love to take his other courses. If he had a book would quickly buy for reference.”
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