For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – May 15, 2017 – Pittsburgh, PA. May 15, 2017. Proceeds from Pittcon 2017 are distributed by its sponsoring societies, the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) and the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP). One way that the money… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – April 27, 2017 – The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) and the Pittcon Organizing Committee are pleased to announce that Jane Chan was named president for Pittcon 2020. Jane has been a member of the SSP and the Society… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Eight finalists out of 80 submissions showcase innovative advancements spanning across all areas of laboratory science Pittsburgh, PA – March 30, 2017 – Pittcon, the world’s leading conference and exposition for laboratory science, is pleased to announce the selection of eight finalists… read more →
Select Science News / Editorial Article 27 Mar 2017 Discover why the Scientists’ Choice Awards were a highlight of this annual science event From renowned and multi-award winning scientist Dr. Karl Deisseroth discussing Integrated Brainwide Structural and Functional Analysis to 10-year-old Isaac Hales giving his first poster presentation, there was… read more →
Technology Networks Informatics / Articles Mar 27, 2017 By Josh P. Roberts When it comes to laboratory informatics, there’s no place like PITTCON. North America’s preeminent analytical chemistry trade show, held earlier this month in Chicago, may have more-than-halved in attendance compared to its heyday in years-past. But it’s still… read more →
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) C&EN News March 27, 2017 By Marc S. Reisch As instrument makers worried about taxes and trade, organizers unveiled changes for the conference Change was in the air at the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry & Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon), held earlier this month in the… read more →
Technology Networks News March 15, 2017 Tosoh Bioscience LLC, a provider of chromatographic solutions for the separation of biomolecules, received a Bronze award for the TSKgel Protein A-5PW HPLC column in Pittcon Today’s first ever Excellence Awards. Pittcon Today’s Excellence Awards were designed to recognize innovations at the 2017 Pittcon… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – February 26, 2017 – Pittcon 2017 brought together members from the scientific community from around the world with leading speakers, instructors and exhibiting companies. $29.2 Million Economic Impact Exhibiting Companies from 30 Countries Technical Program Highly Acclaimed – Leading… read more →
Laboratory Equipment Monday, 03/13/2017 By Michelle Taylor – Editor-in-Chief Nearly 13,000 people have now returned home and settled in after a riveting week of the latest in laboratory technologies and innovations. Held in Chicago this year, the annual Pittcon Conference & Expo did not disappoint. As I mentioned last month,… read more →
News Medical Life Sciences March 9, 2017 By April Cashin-Garbutt, MA (Cantab) Pittcon 2017 commenced with a fascinating talk by world-renowned optogenetics expert Dr. Karl Deisseroth, D.H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University and Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Optogenetics allows neuroscientists to play… read more →
Chemical & Engineering Volume 95 Issue 10 | pp. 42-43 | Meetings Issue Date: March 6, 2017 By Linda Wang More than 17,000 attendees are expected to attend annual conference and expo on lab science The 2017 Pittsburgh Conference & Exposition (Pittcon) will be held on March 5–9 at McCormick… read more →
European Pharmaceutical Review News/Blog 6 March 2017 By Niamh Marriott, Junior Editor Global profiling of the samples Metabolites – looking at host metabolome, gut microbiome, nutribiome and xenobiome LC-MS for lipids CE-MS for polar and ionic compounds GC-MS – small molecules that can be made volitile Want to have several… read more →
Trib Live Local: Westmoreland Saturday, March 4, 2017 By Patrick Varine A Penn Township firm that makes vacuum pumps will showcase its products next week at the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy, among the world’s largest science conferences. But company officials will travel to Chicago to do it.… read more →
Return to White Papers home BioTools, Inc. www.btools.com Detection of Counterfeit Biologic Drugs Using 532 nm Handheld Raman Return to White Papers home
For more information, contact Catherine Pastiak, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 312.377.0630 Eight finalists out of 80 submissions showcase innovative advancements spanning across all areas of laboratory science Chicago, IL – March 3, 2017 – – Pittcon, the world’s leading conference and exposition for laboratory science, is pleased to announce the selection of eight finalists in… read more →
Chemistry World February 27, 2017 The big beast of analytical conferences – Pittcon – rolls into Chicago this March Pittcon 2017, the world’s leading annual conference and exposition for laboratory science, will be held in Chicago, US, on March 5–9 in the West Hall of McCormick Place. From a diverse… read more →
AZO Materials February 24, 2017 Pittcon 2017 is rapidly approaching and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Held in Chicago, Illinois at McCormick Place between the 5th and 9th March the expo and conference program will bring together thousands of members of the scientific community… read more →
Return to White Papers home LECO Corporation www.mottcorp.com Reducing HPLC/UHPLC System Noise and Volume with High Performance Static Mixers Return to White Papers home
Size, Molecular Weight and Zeta Potential Characterization of Nanomaterials Anastasia Morfesis Malvern Instruments Short Course #79 Length: 1/2 Day Course Date: 03/06/2017 – Monday Fee: 425 More Course Info Be sure to check out Anastasia’s other Short Course: Light Scattering Uses in Water and Environmental Issues (course #77) Target Audience… read more →
Return to White Papers home LECO Corporation www.leco.com Tasting “Weird and Wild” Jelly Bean Flavors Using HS SPME Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Return to White Papers home
Return to White Papers home BioTools, Inc. www.btools.com Fastest- and Safest-in-Class Explosive Detection Using 532 nm Handheld Raman Return to White Papers home
Good Liquid Handling and Pipetting, Automated Sample Prep and Detection – Hands-on Workshop Petar Stojadinovic (pictured) & William Herms Automation Trainer, LLC Short Course #154 Length: 2 Day Course Date: Wednesday / Thursday, March 8 & 9 Fee: $1100 ($1500 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Be sure to check out… read more →
Laboratory Asset and Facility Management Systems with IBM Maximo Petar Stojadinovic (pictured) & William Herms Automation Trainer, LLC Short Course #153 Length: 2 Day Course Date: Saturday / Sunday, March 4 & 5 Fee: $1100 ($1500 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Be sure to check out Petar’s other Short Course:… read more →
Return to White Papers home SiliCycle Inc. & Graver Technologies www.silicycle.com The ICH-Q3D Heavy Metal Regulation Return to White Papers home
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 This year’s exposition welcomes 122 first-time exhibiting companies Pittsburgh, PA – February 26, 2017 – Pittsburgh, PA, February 15, 2017 – The Pittcon 2017 Exposition, which takes place March 5-9 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, will include 770 exhibitors (count as… read more →
Scientific Writing and Publication Techniques Peramo Antonio iPublishPapers.com Short Course #18 Length: 1 Day Course Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017 Fee: $575 ($775 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Be sure to check out Peramo’s other Short Course: Scientific Publications and Oral Presentations Techniques (course #19) Target Audience Undergraduate and graduate… read more →
Return to White Papers home J-SCIENCE LAB. CO., LTD www.j-sl.com Direct Gas Sample Introduction System for ICP-MS Direct analysis by ICP-MS of metallic elements constituting fine particles in a gas sample using Gas Exchange Device Return to White Papers home
Keep a Customer: Writing for Excellent Customer Service and Support Steven Schultz Writing at Work, Inc. Short Course #91 Length: 1 Day Course Date: 03/06/2017 – Monday Fee: $575 ($775 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Be sure to check out Steve’s other Short Course: Technical Writing at Work (course #121)… read more →
Technical Writing at Work Steven Schultz Writing at Work, Inc. Short Course #121 Length: 1 Day Course Date: 03/07/2017 – Tuesday Fee: $575 ($775 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Be sure to check out Steve’s other Short Course: Writing for Excellent Customer Service and Support (course #91) Target Audience Well… read more →
Identifying Explosive Materials and Analyzing Post-Explosion Residues – The Rise in Handheld Devices
Introduction: Explosive detection is an application of advanced spectroscopic technologies which impacts an increasingly prominent global issue. Explosives, such as gunpowder, have been in use for centuries, but it is only very recently that technology has allowed for the rapid identification of explosive materials in a range of situations. Detecting… read more →
Looking for your next science-related employee? Look no further than Pittcon 2017 Employment Bureau Pittcon’s complimentary Employment Bureau is a premier on-site career exchange for laboratory scientists and related fields, featuring: Hundreds of job seekers On-site interviews Searchable web-based database of job seeker profiles Wide range of candidates from current… read more →
Return to White Papers home BioTools, Inc. www.btools.com Quick ID of Opioid-Containing Drugs Using 532 nm Handheld Raman Return to White Papers home
LCGC Europe January 2017 A glimpse of what’s on offer for chromotographers at Pittcon 2017, which will be held from 5-9 March 2017 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA Pittcon 2017 will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA, from the 5 March until the 9 March… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – February 26, 2017 – The Pittcon marketing department is pleased to announce the release of its official 2017 conference and exposition planning tool, Pittcon at a Glance, which is available in app version for mobile devices (Pittcon 2017) and… read more →
January 25, 2017 – The benefits of exhibiting at tradeshows are vast: You can meet multiple suppliers and existing customers, generate new business leads and strengthen relationships. Furthermore, 58% of attendees go to network and stay on top of evolving industry trends. So teach them something new! Most seasoned marketers… read more →
Introduction: The structure of DNA was discovered over 60 years ago, yet many mysteries remain on how our genome functions. In order to understand what the genome means we need to know, not just its sequence, but how this relates to phenotype. Our genome is over three billion bases long,… read more →
Introduction: A multitude of disciplines within the biomedical, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields often rely on mass spectrometry (MS) as a means for identifying compound structure, quantifying metabolites, and measuring molecules in mixtures of varying complexities. This highly sensitive approach for the study of biological systems is also used in drug… read more →
Leadership at the Bench: Effective Communications for Technical Managers Rick Parmely Polished and Professional Short Course #7 Length: 1 Day Course Date: 03/06/2017 – Monday Fee: $575 ($775 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience Leaders, managers, PI’s and anyone responsible for leading and developing people in a technical field… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – January 15, 2017 – The Pittcon sponsors, Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) and Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP), are pleased to announce the call for nominations for four prestigious annual awards that will be presented during Pittcon… read more →
Return to White Papers home BioTools, Inc. www.btools.com Absolute Configuration by VCD A Disruptive Technology for Chiral Analysis Return to White Papers home
How to Select an ICP-MS: The Most Important Analytical Considerations Charles Wu (pictured) & Alexander Seyfarth Western University Short Course #38 Length: 1/2 Day Course Date: 03/08/2017 – Wednesday Fee: $325 ($425 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience It is targeted at analytical chemists/technicians who have been given the… read more →
Primer on XRF Spectrometry: Instrumentation Charles Wu (pictured) & Alexander Seyfarth Western University Short Course #36 Length: 1/2 Day Course Date: 03/06/2017 – Monday Fee: $325 ($425 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience It is open to all who are working or intend to work in X-ray spectrometric analysis… read more →
December 20, 2016 – Be wary of companies claiming to sell Pittcon services. To avoid confusion, please purchase housing, conferee lists, advertising, registration badges and other services from our official vendors. To ensure you are using a Pittcon vendor, use links found in the Service Manual or on the Pittcon… read more →
Implementation of Laboratory Quality Assurance Program Using Control Charts Polona & John Carson P&J Carson Consulting, llc Short Course #33 Length: 2 Day Course Date: 3/6 & 3/7 – Monday/Tuesday Fee: $1100 ($1500 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience This course is targeted to technicians, analysts and quality engineers… read more →
December 15, 2016 – Getting a jump start on Pittcon 2017, this winter edition of the Pittcon Buzz targets some of the upcoming must-sees and must-dos of the conference next year that will be covered in depth by Pittcon Today. Inside: a preview of laboratory products from leading companies and… read more →
Introduction: Historically, the vast majority of countries have opted for the blanket prohibition of marijuana. But, after decades of stagnant legislation, this has begun to change at pace in recent years as several countries and US states have adopted, or are poised to adopt, more liberal approaches to regulation of… read more →
Examples of Analytical Data Treatment Using Microsoft® Excel™: Part 1 – Some Basics Mark Stauffer University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg Short Course #28 Length: 1/2 Day Course Date: 03/06/2017 – Monday Fee: $325 ($425 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience Professionals in industry, academia, government, and health-related areas who… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Rena Robinson, University of Pittsburgh, awarded the Pittsburgh Conference Achievement Award Pittsburgh, PA – December 14, 2016 – The Pittcon Program Committee is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of 15 prestigious awards honoring scientists who have made outstanding contributions to analytical… read more →
Inform conferees about your latest research and newest techniques. Promote your company’s innovations by submitting a white paper to be displayed on the Pittcon website. SUBMIT YOUR WHITE PAPER
November 9, 2016 – Pittcon 2017 is fast approaching. If you have not already done so, please log-in to your Exhibitor Dashboard and ensure your checklist is complete. Example of tasks that need completed before Pittcon: Enter company description Purchase sponsorship/advertising opportunities Order services (carpet, furniture, floral, electric, etc) Submit… read more →
Petroleum, Petrochemical and Gas Analysis by Gas Chromatography Matthew Klee XO ASSOCIATES LLC Short Course #25 Length: 2 Day Course Date: 3/8 & 3/9 2017 – Wednesday & Thursday Fee: $1100 ($1500 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience Instrument operators and supervisors in petroleum, petrochemical, or production laboratories. Those… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – November 30, 2016 – Pittsburgh, PA. The Pittcon Program Committee is extremely pleased to announce that Dr. Karl Deisseroth, the D.H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and Investigator of the Howard… read more →
Introduction: The deliberate or accidental contamination of food products is a prominent issue with wide-ranging consequences in the 21st century. It can encompass multi-billion-dollar fraud, hazards to public health and even deliberate attempts to harm human life. The Chinese melamine scandal of 2008 and the European horsemeat scandal of 2013… read more →
Techsalence™ – Sales for the Technical Team. Scientists, Engineers & Techies who Interact with Customers Dan Kirsch Triton Consulting, LLC Short Course #21 Length: 1/2 Day Course Date: 03/06/2017 – Monday Fee: $325 ($425 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience The course is designed for any non-Sales personnel who… read more →
November 23, 2016 – Start browsing the Technical Program, Short Courses, Exhibitors, Conferee Networking Sessions, Live Demos and more in the enhanced Pittcon 2017 Mobile App. Features include: Syncing to all your devices using your registration data as a log-in Create your personal agenda Interactive floor maps Connect and message… read more →
Chemistry Laboratory Techniques for the Chemist and Technician – A Comprehensive Review Bryan Ham (pictured)/Aihui MaHam Department of Homeland Security Short Course #21 Length: 2 Day Course Date: 03/04/2017-Saturday / 03/05/2017-Sunday Fee: $1100 ($1500 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience There are 350,000 applied chemical technology professionals in the… read more →
November 12, 2016 – Order everything you need for your exhibit through Expresso, our planning, ordering and management system available 24/7. With just a few clicks you can: Order all GES products and services View past Expresso Orders, Order Confirmations and Invoices Print shipping labels Request a GES Logistics Quote… read more →
November 9, 2016 – Pittcon is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Pittcon Today Excellence Awards, a series of honors designed to recognize ingenuity and innovation at this year’s conference. For the first time in the conference’s more than sixty year history, the awards will take place in advance… read more →
For more information, contact Catherine Pastiak, pastiak@omalleyhansen.com Awards showcase the best and brightest at the world’s leading conference and exposition for laboratory science Chicago, IL – November 9, 2016 – Pittcon, the world’s leading conference and exposition for laboratory science, is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Pittcon Today Excellence Awards,… read more →
LC-MS-MS Analysis of Emerging Contaminants (EDCs, PPCPs and PFCs) and Nanomaterials in the Environment Damia Barcelo ICRA Short Course #15 Length: 1/2 Day Course Date: 03/05/2017 – Sunday Fee: $325 ($425 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience The course material should be of interest to environmental chemists, either doing… read more →
November 9, 2016 – It’s time to register your booth personnel and corporate guests. To save time and increase productivity, we encourage you to register your booth personnel and manage your corporate guests using the online Exhibitor Registration service. The online service offers exhibitors the ability to easily: Add or… read more →
Advanced HPLC/UHPLC 1: Fundamentals Michael Dong MWD Consulting Short Course #12 Length: 1 Day Course Date: 03/04/2017 – Saturday Fee: $575 ($775 after 2/18/17) / Text Book Fee: $70 More Course Info Target Audience Analysts, scientists, researchers, and managers in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies who want to get an updated… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – October 24, 2016 – The Pittcon Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the details of the 2017 James L. Waters Annual Symposium, “Genomic Analysis Technologies”. This prestigious symposium will discuss the history, science, and applications of the technologies developed… read more →
On-The-Job Skills for Technology Developers (Things You Were Not Taught In School) Andrew Zander & Megan Cotugno Gerson Lehrman Group Short Course #4 Length: 1/2 Day Course Date: 03/04/2017 – Saturday Fee: $325 ($425 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience The material in this short course is geared toward… read more →
October 3, 2016 – Booth assignments have been completed and you can view the floor plan and your booth assignment on our website today . Please take a moment to log into your exhibitor dashboard, if there is a balance due on your invoice, please submit your payment by Monday,… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – October 3, 2016 – The Registration Committee today announced that conferee registration is now open for Pittcon 2017, the world’s premier annual conference and exposition for laboratory science. The event will be held March 5-9, 2017, at the West… read more →
Introduction to Gas Chromatography/Infrared Spectrometry John Schneider Argonne National Laboratory Short Course #1 Length: 1/2 Day Course Date: 03/07/2017 – Tuesday Fee: $325 ($425 after 2/18/17) More Course Info Target Audience Organic analytical chemists currently using GC/MS. Chemists needing to analyze organic molecules in complex mixtures to determine structure. This… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – September 9, 2016 – The Pittcon Short Course Committee is pleased to announce the 2017 Short Course program which runs from March 4 – 9. PIttcon will be held March 5-9, in Chicago, IL, in the West Hall of… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – August 31, 2016 – Pittcon is pleased to once again co-program at JASIS, one of the largest Asian exhibitions for analytical and scientific instruments. This year’s symposium, organized by Dr. Fu-Tyan Lin, the Pittcon 2017 program chairman, will be… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – August 18, 2016 – The Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the new chairmen who are collaborating on strategic and tactical plans to make Pittcon 2017 another successful year. As of July 1, Gregory Meisner, esq., took office as… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – July 11, 2016 – The Pittcon Long Range Committee is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jonathan W. DeVries to the Program Resource Team. The purpose of this team is to collaborate with the Pittcon Program Committee to… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Emphasis on Food Safety, Homeland Security, Bioanalytical Science and Nano-imaging Pittsburgh, PA – June 29, 2016 – The Pittcon Exposition Committee is now accepting booth space reservations for Pittcon 2017, which will be held March 6-9 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Emphasis on Food Safety, Homeland Security, Bioanalytical Science and Nano-imaging Pittsburgh, PA – June 15, 2016 – The Program Committee is pleased to announce the call for papers for the Pittcon 2017 Technical Program. Abstracts are currently being accepted for contributed oral… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – May 6, 2016 – Proceeds from Pittcon 2016 are distributed by its sponsoring societies, the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) and the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP). One way that the money is distributed is through grants… read more →
For more information, contact Marian Nardozzi, nardozzi@pittcon.org, 800-825-3221 x 203 Pittsburgh, PA – April 26, 2016 – The Pittcon Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that Charles “Chuck” Gardner was named president for Pittcon 2019. Chuck has been a volunteer member of Committee since 1987. Since then, he has served in a… read more →