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Concentrating on Chromatography

Dive into the frontiers of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation with host David Oliva. Each episode features candid conversations with leading researchers, industry innovators, and passionate scientists who are shaping the future of analytical chemistry. From decoding PFAS detection challenges to exploring the latest in AI-assisted liquid chromatography, this show uncovers practical workflows, sustainability breakthroughs, and the real-world impact of separation science. Whether

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00:46:42

Episode 39: The Evolving Chromatographer: How Agilent...

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2025/12/23

Join us as we sit down with Jim Gearing, Associate Vice President of Marketing for Agilent's Gas Phase Division, to explore how the world of chromatography is changing and how intelligent instrument design is meeting users where they are.This interview was conducted in collaboration with Separation Science, the premier online learning platform for analytical scientists, providing expert content on chromatography, mass spectrometry, sample preparation, and related laboratory techniques.In this

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00:58:46

Episode 38: How Mass Spectrometry Actually Works: The...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, we sit down with Dr. Lee Polite from Axion Training Institute to break down one of analytical chemistry's most powerful yet misunderstood techniques: gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS).What You'll Learn:- Why GC and MS are the "perfect pair" – and what happens when you try to use MS alone- The electron gun: how molecules get ionized and why they become positively charged (not negatively!)- The magnetic sector vs

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00:27:15

Episode 37: Why Fake Banana Flavor Doesn't Taste Like...

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2025/12/10

Connor Johnson, a researcher from the University of Alberta, discusses his award-winning honours project analyzing the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in two banana species using headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-GC-MS). He completed this specific project as an undergraduate at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).For over 60 years, commercial banana flavoring has remained unchanged—even though the fruit it's supposed to mimic changed in the 1950s. Connor's research reveals

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00:33:54

Episode 36: PFAS, Mycotoxins & Food Safety Testing...

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2025/12/02

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Holly Lee, Global Technical Marketing Specialist at SCIEX, as we explore the cutting edge of food and environmental safety testing. Holly shares her expertise on analyzing ultra-short chain PFAS like TFA, masked mycotoxins, pesticide residues, and the latest LC-MS/MS workflows transforming laboratory efficiency.In this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, we discuss:PFAS Analysis & Challenges- Why ultra-short chain PFAS compounds like

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00:18:07

Episode 35: Regulated Drinking Water Testing: PFAS...

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2025/12/01

In this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, we sit down with Alex Brody, an organic chemist at Aqua America, to discuss the rigorous analytical methods required for regulated drinking water testing.Alex walks us through the multi-step PFAS detection process using EPA Method 537.1, including extraction, nitrogen blowdown concentration, and LC-MS analysis. He explains why sample preparation and quality control are critical for achieving trace-level detection—and why these methods can't be

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00:19:29

Episode 34: Mapping Cancer's Blueprint: How Spatial...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, we sit down with Andreas Metousis, a PhD researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, to explore cutting-edge spatial proteomics and its role in understanding ovarian cancer development.Andreas discusses how Deep Visual Proteomics (DVP)—a method combining artificial intelligence, laser micro-dissection, and advanced mass spectrometry—is revolutionizing cancer research by providing unprecedented insight into the earliest molecular events

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00:24:41

Episode 33: Teaching Separation Science in High...

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2025/11/09

In this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, David interviews his former high school chemistry teacher, Dr. Kristen Vanderveen from The Bromfield School, about teaching separation science at the high school level.Dr. Vanderveen shares her approach to introducing chromatography, filtration, and gravimetric analysis to both first-year chemistry students and AP Chemistry students. She discusses the hands-on experiments that work best in a high school setting, including paper chromatography with

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00:40:57

Episode 32: GLP-1 Peptide Analysis: Chromatography...

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2025/10/19

Join host David Oliva from Organomation for an in-depth conversation with Sean Orlowicz, Principal Marketing Development Manager at Phenomenex, about the analytical challenges and innovative solutions for GLP-1 peptide therapeutics like semaglutide and tirzepatide.In this episode, presented in collaboration with Separation Science (https://www.sepscience.com/)—a premier learning platform for analytical scientists—Sean shares over 22 years of chromatography expertise covering critical topics

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00:22:53

Episode 31: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)...

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2025/10/06

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Ryland Giebelhaus a chromatographer and metabolomics researcher from the University of Victoria, as he breaks down fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—a revolutionary treatment changing lives by restoring healthy gut bacteria. In this episode, you’ll learn:- What FMT is and why it’s a game-changer for treating recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections and other gut-related diseases - How cutting-edge techniques like comprehensive two-dimensional

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00:28:56

Episode 30: Unraveling Neuroendocrine Cancer Research...

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2025/10/04

Join us in this fascinating episode of Concentrating on Chromatography as Dr. Rachael Guenter, PhD, shares her eight-year journey researching neuroendocrine tumors. Discover how her background in plant pathology and engineering shaped her translational medicine approach, and learn about the crucial role of mass spectrometry in uncovering protein-level insights in these rare cancers. Dr. Guenter also discusses the challenges of translating lab discoveries into clinical trials, the promise of spatial

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00:29:42

Episode 29: HPLC Peak Shapes Explained: Why Your...

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2025/10/03

Join analytical chemist Dr. M. Farooq Wahab from the University of Texas at Arlington as he breaks down the science behind chromatographic peak shapes in this episode of the Concentrating on Chromatography podcast. Perfect for undergraduate chemists and researchers alike, this conversation covers:- What makes an ideal chromatographic peak shape and why it matters - Common reasons your HPLC peaks might show tailing, fronting, or distortion - Practical tips for diagnosing and troubleshooting peak

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00:37:01

Episode 28: Building a Global Culture of Lab...

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2025/09/20

Join us for an insightful conversation with Pernilla Sörme, Technical Program Director at My Green Lab, as we explore how one organization is transforming laboratories worldwide into leaders in environmental sustainability. Discover the driving mission behind My Green Lab, the measurable impact on research and industry, and real-world tips for saving energy and reducing plastic waste in scientific labs. Pernilla shares how behavior change, grassroots and leadership buy-in, and a community-driven

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00:17:42

Episode 27: Unlocking Hemoglobin Variant Detection:...

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2025/09/16

In this episode of the Concentrating on Chromatography podcast, host David Oliva interviews Ainslie Chen about her cutting-edge research on hemoglobin variant testing using liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HR-MS). Ainslie discusses her novel method for separating and identifying hemoglobin subunits with mass shifts less than 1 Da, overcoming critical limitations in conventional clinical assays.Hear firsthand how her team developed an LC-HR-MS workflow using a C4

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00:31:19

Episode 26: Affinity, Gel Filtration, Size Exclusion...

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2025/09/15

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Subhoja Chakraborty from the University of Central Florida, whose cutting-edge research targets the global challenge of malaria drug resistance. Dr. Chakraborty shares her journey from structure-based drug design during her PhD to her recent collaborative work repurposing human kinase inhibitors as rapid, selective antimalarials against drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum strains.In this episode, you'll learn:- How structure-guided approaches

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00:31:25

Episode 25: Host David Oliva Interviewed on Learning,...

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2025/09/13

In this special episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, host David Oliva steps into the guest role to share his journey as featured on the Lab Matters podcast. David discusses his transition from a passion for business and economics to leading Organomation, a renowned manufacturer of laboratory instrumentation and sample preparation tools. Organomation's flagship products—like the N-EVAP, MULTIVAP, and MICROVAP nitrogen evaporators—help scientists accelerate the sample concentration process

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00:22:47

Episode 24: Illuminating the Dark Kinome: Mass...

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2025/09/02

Join us for an exciting deep dive with Isaac Plutzer, a graduate researcher at Washington University in St. Louis, as he explores the mysterious "dark kinome"—the hundreds of under-studied protein kinases with high potential for therapeutic discovery. In this interview, Isaac explains what kinases are and why a substantial fraction remain enigmatic, despite being critical regulators of cellular processes.Isaac shares how his lab combines innovative proximity labeling and phosphoproteomics

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00:44:38

Episode 23: The Research Funding Crisis: Dr. Guy...

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2025/08/31

Join Dr. Guy Caldwell, Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Alabama, for a riveting and urgent conversation that goes beyond the lab bench to the heart of America’s biomedical research crisis. In this episode, Dr. Caldwell—an internationally recognized leader in neurodegenerative disease research—shares the real-world impact of NIH funding freezes, budget cuts, and policy gridlock on labs, promising young scientists, and the future of life-changing discoveriesHear compelling stories

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00:18:48

Episode 22: How Do We Find Life on Other Planets? The...

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2025/07/30

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Chad Pozarycki, PhD in analytical chemistry and astrobiology, as we dive into the cutting-edge science behind searching for life beyond Earth. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research on how biosignature molecules—such as amino acids and ATP—can accumulate and persist in extreme, hypersaline brine environments analogous to those found on Mars, Europa, and other planets.Dr. Pozarycki explains the unique analytical challenges of working with

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00:35:37

Episode 21: The AI Revolution in Chromatography:...

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2025/07/29

🧪 Transform Your Understanding of Modern Chromatography & AI!Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Professor Dwight Stoll from Gustavus Adolphus College as he reveals how his team is revolutionizing liquid chromatography through high-throughput data collection and machine learning. With over 43,000 retention measurements and groundbreaking research spanning three major publications, Prof. Stoll is pioneering the future of analytical chemistry.🔬 What You'll Learn:- How short columns

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00:25:23

Episode 20: Uncovering PFAS Challenges: Forever...

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2025/07/12

Join David Oliva on the Concentrating on Chromatography podcast as he interviews Edward Faden, Vice President and co-owner of MAC-MOD Analytical, a leading provider of chromatography solutions since 1986. In this insightful discussion, Edward shares the history and expertise of MAC-MOD, based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and dives deep into the critical challenges of analyzing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often called "forever chemicals."Key topics include:- The pervasive

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