BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Resources | Government Scientific Source - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Resources | Government Scientific Source X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://resources.govsci.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Resources | Government Scientific Source REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T143000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20190207T142516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T142516Z UID:4019-1551360600-1551364200@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Amino Acid Analysis: Challenges and Solutions DESCRIPTION:Amino acids are small molecules that serve as fundamental building blocks in a cell. They play a vital role in a variety of physiological mechanisms.\nQuantitation of amino acids to understand and monitor cell function has historically been a challenge to researchers.\nThis presentation will not only shed light on the challenges in amino acid analysis but also present ways of addressing those challenges.\n\n \n  \nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nLaks Iyer\, Ph.D.\nPrincipal Product Manager\nWaters Corporation\n  \nLaks Iyer Ph.D. is a Principal Product Manager with Chemistry Technology Center at Waters Corporation.\nHis background is in biochemistry\, neuroscience and molecular biology. He has over 15 years of experience with life science research products.\n \n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nPadhraic Rossiter\nProduct Development Chemist\nWaters Corporation\, Wexford\, Ireland\n \n \n\nPadhraic Rossiter is a Product Development Chemist at the Waters Reagent Kit Development Centre in Wexford\, Ireland. His background is Chemistry and Biochemistry.\nHe has been involved in the development and manufacture of reagent kits for over 7 years and has been working on the amino acid application for 2 years. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/amino-acid-analysis-challenges-and-solutions/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/WatersWebinar2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20190212T210258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T210258Z UID:4228-1550574000-1550577600@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Redefining Automated RNA Isolation Using Advanced Sample Preparation Kits with a Digital Automated Platform DESCRIPTION:How are your RNA yields? In some cases\, sample types present special challenges in RNA purification and analysis. In this webinar\, we will discuss and provide tips for the following topics: \n• The basic methods and challenges of RNA purification \n• Special considerations for challenging sample types \n• Solutions for automated RNA sample purification \nSpeaker: Inga Irle\, Ph.D.\, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager – QIAGEN \nDr. Inga Irle obtained her Master of Science degree in Biochemistry in 2006 from the Ruhr University in Bochum\, Germany\, focusing on molecular medicine and biomarker discovery. She received her Ph.D. in 2009 at the University of Duisburg-Essen\, where she worked in the field of cancer and epigenetics. Dr. Irle joined QIAGEN in 2010 and was Global Product Manager for various products\, including qPCR and Epigenetics. She currently is a Senior Strategic Marketing Manager for QIAGEN’s automated solutions for Life Science. \nRegister Here URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/redefining-automated-rna-isolation-using-advanced-sample-preparation-kits-with-a-digital-automated-platform/ LOCATION:From your desktop or mobile device CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/QIAGENWebinarRNAIsolation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T121500 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20190208T183656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T183656Z UID:4078-1550055600-1550060100@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:switchSENSE® - Biophysical Analysis with Electro-Switchable Biosurfaces DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn more about dynamicBIOSENSORS’ pioneering switchSENSE® sensor platform: an automated\, fluorescence based biosensor chip technology that employs electrically actuated DNA nanolevers for biophysical and interaction analysis measurements! \nThe real-time measurement of binding kinetics of interactions between proteins\, DNA/RNA\, and small molecules can be detected with femto-molar sensitivity. The platform offers an automated ligand density control for the measurement of affinity and avidity binding modes in one single assay. Using minimal amounts of sample\, protein diameters and conformational changes are analyzed with 0.1 nm accuracy\, as well as protein melting transitions. \nAs a world’s first\, our double color DRX² analyzer enables the simultaneous measurement of two different species of probes on the same detection spot. This offers the possibility of on-spot referencing or dual binding modelling\, which is ideal for bispecific and proof-of-action experiments. Our webinar will cover the different measurement modes of our novel switchSENSE® technology\, as well as its applications in biophysical analysis. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/switchsense-biophysical-analysis-with-electro-switchable-biosurfaces/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DynabioBanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190129 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20190801T180822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T191109Z UID:7237-1548633600-1548719999@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Cell Culture Masterclass: A 10-Point Plan to Prevent Contamination DESCRIPTION:Franziska Wienholz\, Scientific Support Specialist\, Corning Life Sciences \n\nAll cell culture laboratories have experienced it: cell culture contamination and its inevitable loss of material. Contaminants may be biological or chemical\, visible or invisible\, destructive or seemingly benign\, but in all cases\, they adversely affect both the use of your cell cultures and the quality of your research.\n\nIdentification and\, even better\, prevention of contamination are crucial for ensuring high-quality research. This expert webinar will present an overview on how to prevent\, recognize and tackle contamination by introducing good lab practices and targeted interventions. \nIf you work with cell culture daily or are interested in setting up prevention strategies to minimize contamination\, then join SelectScience and Franziska Wienholz\, scientific support specialist of Corning Life Sciences\, for this educational masterclass. Franziska will share a 10-point plan to prevent contamination and provide a comprehensive refresher on all aspects of cell culture. \nKey learning objectives: \nUnderstand the basic rules of cell culture\nKnow how to properly manage cell lines to prevent cross-contamination\nBe able to implement a 10-point plan to contamination prevention in your laboratory \nWho should attend:\nScientists working with cell culture on a daily basis\nCell culture managers who are interested in setting up programs to prevent contamination and determine authentication of cells\nResearchers that struggle with contamination issues \nWatch on Demand URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/cell-culture-masterclass-a-10-point-plan-to-prevent-contamination/ LOCATION:From your desktop or mobile device ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AdobeStock_102697862Cell-Culter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20190107T214400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T214400Z UID:3703-1548162000-1548165600@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Enabling and Optimizing High Quality Spectral Flow Cytometry Analysis: The Cytek Aurora and FCS Express Synergistic Solution DESCRIPTION:Cytek Biosciences and De Novo Software are proud to announce a collaboration to allow you to work with your spectral analysis data files directly in FCS Express. The partnership brings a powerful combination of cutting edge spectral flow cytometry technology together with data analysis tools designed to get you results in record time. In addition\, all new Aurora and Northern Lights cytometers will now include FCS Express. \nJoin us for an exciting and educational webinar to learn how to implement the complimentary technologies of Cytek and De Novo Software in your everyday analysis. Whether you are new to spectral flow cytometry or have been using the technology for years this webinar is for you. \nThe joint webinar will cover an introduction to spectral flow cytometry technology using Cytek’s intuitive systems with a focus on dye selection\, working with fluorochrome signatures\, and quality control to acquire highly multiparametric data sets with unparalleled ease. The team from De Novo Software will discuss how to integrate Spectral Plots in FCS Express to your everyday analysis to facilitate reporting\, quality control\, statistics\, batch analysis\, and publication ready figures. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/enabling-and-optimizing-high-quality-spectral-flow-cytometry-analysis-the-cytek-aurora-and-fcs-express-synergistic-solution/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Enabling-and-Optimizing-High-Quality-Spectral-Flow-Cytometry-Analysis-The-Cytek-Aurora-and-FCS-Express-Synergistic-Solution.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20190104T134717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T134717Z UID:3662-1547470800-1547474400@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Introduction to the new CLC Genomics Workbench 12 DESCRIPTION:QIAGEN is proudly introducing a new bioinformatics analysis tool\, CLC Genomics Workbench 12\, designed to bring the robustness and sophistication of the company’s industry-leading sequencing analysis solutions to biologists without bioinformatics training. The new tool works with any biological variant\, in any species\, for any application. \nIn this webinar\, we will present a sneak preview of the basic features and showcase selected improvements in the new CLC Genomics Workbench 12. The following topics will be addressed: \n\nOverview of the Workbench user interface\nPlugins – Biomedical Genomics Analysis Module\nNew Reference Data Manager\nRunning individual tools or workflows\nBatch analysis of data\nData visualization with the new improved Genome Browser\n\nREGISTER HERE \nSpeaker:\nPrakriti Mudvari\, PhD\nSenior Scientist – QIAGEN URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/introduction-to-the-new-clc-genomics-workbench-12/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Learn-what’s-new-in-the-new-CLC-Genomics-Workbench-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20181108T142702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T142702Z UID:3343-1544619600-1544623200@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Waters: Processing and Interpreting LC/Time-of-Flight MS Data DESCRIPTION:Mass spectrometry (MS) is becoming more and more common in the day-to-day work of analytical scientists either as a supplement to\, or enhancement of\, UV and other optical-based measurements. The additional information provided by mass spectrometry is of value in a variety of assays across multiple application areas. For example\, Time-of-Flight (TOF) mass spectrometry provides accurate mass measurement for compound confirmation or identification of unknown species. It can also provide enhanced specificity over traditional MSMS techniques in quantitative assays. \nIn this series of webinars\, we will review the concepts of Time-of-Flight (TOF) mass spectrometry. The first seminar of the series will focus on the basic principles of TOF-MS and a comparison with other mass spectrometric techniques. This will be followed by a discussion of the considerations for coupling ESI-MS to liquid chromatography\, including MS-compatible mobile phases. The final webinar will review how to process and interpret the resulting data for both traditional small molecule applications and biopharmaceutical applications. Throughout the webinar series\, practical examples and tips will be shared so that new users of the technique will gain insights that can be put to immediate use. \nREGISTER HERE \nPresenter\nMichael Daly\nSenior Principal Field Applications Specialist\nWaters Corporation URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/waters-processing-and-interpreting-lc-time-of-flight-ms-data/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/meet_the_experts_banner_template_webinar_on24_990px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20181108T141937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T142737Z UID:3340-1544014800-1544018400@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Waters: Practical Tips for Coupling Time-of-Flight MS with Liquid Chromatography DESCRIPTION:Mass spectrometry (MS) is becoming more and more common in the day-to-day work of analytical scientists either as a supplement to\, or enhancement of\, UV and other optical-based measurements. The additional information provided by mass spectrometry is of value in a variety of assays across multiple application areas. For example\, Time-of-Flight (TOF) mass spectrometry provides accurate mass measurement for compound confirmation or identification of unknown species. It can also provide enhanced specificity over traditional MSMS techniques in quantitative assays. \nIn this series of webinars\, we will review the concepts of Time-of-Flight (TOF) mass spectrometry. The first seminar of the series will focus on the basic principles of TOF-MS and a comparison with other mass spectrometric techniques. This will be followed by a discussion of the considerations for coupling ESI-MS to liquid chromatography\, including MS-compatible mobile phases. The final webinar will review how to process and interpret the resulting data for both traditional small molecule applications and biopharmaceutical applications. Throughout the webinar series\, practical examples and tips will be shared so that new users of the technique will gain insights that can be put to immediate use. \nREGISTER HERE \nPresenter\nPaula Hong\, Ph.D.\nPrincipal Scientist\nWaters Corporation URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/waters-practical-tips-for-coupling-time-of-flight-ms-with-liquid-chromatography/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/meet_the_experts_banner_template_webinar_on24_990px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20181207T200833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T200833Z UID:3540-1543921200-1543924800@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:MILLIPORESIGMA: INNOVATIONS IN FOOD ANALYSIS USING SPME-DART®/MS DESCRIPTION:Lab Manager is hosting a joint webinar from MilliporeSigma® and IonSense featuring an innovative workflow for food analysis applications. The SPME-DART®/MS workflow offers isolation of analytes by either direct immersion into food and beverages or extraction from headspace. This is followed by direct analysis without further sample processing or the need for GC or LC separation. Learn more about the many advantages of SPME-DART®/MS by registering for this exciting webinar! \nWATCH ON DEMAND \nKey Learning Objectives \n\nHow SPME-DART®/MS methods can increase lab efficiency\nAdvantages of SPME compared to traditional sample prep techniques\nBenefits of DART/MS over LC/MS or GC/MS\n\nWho Should Attend?\nAnyone interested in innovations in food and beverage analysis\, including: \n\nAnalytical Chemists\nMethod Developers\nLaboratory Manager\, Directors\, Supervisors\n\nSpeaker\nBrittany Laramee\nProduct Specialist\nIonSense\, Inc. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/milliporesigma-innovations-in-food-analysis/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20181106T165812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T133204Z UID:3289-1543489200-1543492800@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:IncuCyte: Longitudinal Characterization of Human Stem Cell-Derived Neurons Using Calcium Imaging DESCRIPTION:Webinar abstract \nThe ability to measure neuronal activity and network activity in a longitudinal manner is paramount to the study of neurological disease Due to the synaptic plasticity of neuronal cell cultures\, identifying dynamic changes between normal and mutated models is critical for understanding changes in network connectivity. To evaluate activity differences between normal and diseased states\, we used mutant and control human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to generate neuronal cultures by forcing expression of Neurogenin-2. Using the IncuCyte® S3 live-cell analysis system\, we measured neuronal activity over the course of several weeks for functional analysis of differences in activity and connectivity. We found that iPSC-derived neurons had increased activity over time and formed synchronous neuronal networks around 3 weeks of differentiation. Data generated showed a reproducible\, relevant phenotypic readout for long-term network changes in this epileptic cell model. \nWATCH ON DEMAND \nLearn how to: \n\nDifferentiate iPSCs into neurons using forced Neurogenin-2 expression\nAcquire and analyze calcium imaging data over time\, using the IncuCyte® S3 live-cell analysis system\nThe importance of long-term analysis of neuronal activity to evaluate differences in activity and connectivity for iPSC derived neurons\n\nPresenter: Louis Dang\, MD/PhD\, Clinical Lecturer\, University of Michigan \nLouis Dang is a pediatric epileptologist and neuroscientist at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on how genetic mutations cause early-life epilepsies. Using patient-derived and gene-edited stem cells\, he generates 2D and 3D cultures to determine the molecular pathogenesis of epilepsy\, opening new avenues for targeted therapies. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/incucyte-longitudinal-characterization-of-human-stem-cell-derived-neurons-using-calcium-imaging/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Longitudinal-Characterization-of-Human-Stem-Cell-Derived-Neurons-Using-Calcium-Imaging.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20181108T141548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T142849Z UID:3335-1543410000-1543413600@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Waters: What Is Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry and How Is It Used? DESCRIPTION:Mass spectrometry (MS) is becoming more and more common in the day-to-day work of analytical scientists either as a supplement to\, or enhancement of\, UV and other optical-based measurements. The additional information provided by mass spectrometry is of value in a variety of assays across multiple application areas. For example\, Time-of-Flight (TOF) mass spectrometry provides accurate mass measurement for compound confirmation or identification of unknown species. It can also provide enhanced specificity over traditional MSMS techniques in quantitative assays. \nIn this series of webinars\, we will review the concepts of Time-of-Flight (TOF) mass spectrometry. The first seminar of the series will focus on the basic principles of TOF-MS and a comparison with other mass spectrometric techniques. This will be followed by a discussion of the considerations for coupling ESI-MS to liquid chromatography\, including MS-compatible mobile phases. The final webinar will review how to process and interpret the resulting data for both traditional small molecule applications and biopharmaceutical applications. Throughout the webinar series\, practical examples and tips will be shared so that new users of the technique will gain insights that can be put to immediate use. \nREGISTER HERE \nPresenter\nKieron Faherty\, Ph.D.\nSeparations & MS Field Marketing Manager\nWaters Corporation URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/waters-fundamentals-of-time-of-flight-tof-mass-spectrometry-part-1/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/meet_the_experts_banner_template_webinar_on24_990px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T100000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20181029T201105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T195338Z UID:3246-1540976400-1540980000@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Improving RNA research results with LNA technology DESCRIPTION:How does locked nucleic acid (LNA) technology affect RNA results? \nLNA (locked nucleic acid) oligos bind with much higher affinity and specificity to RNA targets than standard DNA and RNA oligos. This enables specific and sensitive detection of small RNAs and discrimination between highly similar sequences. This webinar will present the unique features and benefits of LNA and discuss how your microRNA qPCR experiments and your functional analyses of RNA will profit. \nLNA substitutions increase oligo melting temperature\, enabling Tm adjustment and normalization. This makes LNA optimal for designing short\, high-affinity PCR primers and antisense oligonucleotides. LNA also allows detection of rare RNAs\, even when limited to less sample material or complex samples with low RNA content. As LNA also increases the Tm difference between perfectly matched and mismatched targets\, even closely related sequences can be accurately discriminated in qPCR profiling and silencing. \nDue to their short length\, high-affinity LNA antisense oligonucleotides are taken up naturally by cells. Highly potent once inside cells and resistant to enzymatic degradation\, LNA antisense oligos effectively silence RNA in a broad range of animal tissues – making them the tool of choice for revealing RNA functions and evaluating their therapeutic potential. \nQIAGEN has merged our cutting edge technologies with Exiqon’s twenty years of experience in LNA oligo design to enhance qPCR technology\, in situ hybridization\, functional analysis of RNA in cells and animals\, miRNA and RNA sequencing and much more! Join this webinar and learn how to take your RNA research to the next level! \nREGISTER HERE \n• Live Webinar: Take your RNA research to the next level with LNA technology\n• Speaker: Roman Kurek\, Ph.D.\, Senior Customer Solutions Manager\, Genomics\, QIAGEN\n• Date and Time: October 31\, 2018 at 9:00 am EDT and 2:00 pm CET URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/improving-rna-research-results-with-lna-technology/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Take-your-RNA-research-to-the-next-level-with-LNA-technologies.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T133000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170221 CREATED:20181019T165955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T171933Z UID:3140-1540373400-1540387800@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:APG FALL TECHNOLOGY EXPO DESCRIPTION:SAME GREAT SHOW/ NEW LOCATION\n REFRESHMENTS SERVED!\n \n Pre-Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come see Government Scientific Source at the annual APG Fall Technology Expo! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free and open to all DoD\, Federal\, and Contractor Personnel\n(must have gate access) \n  \nOver 80 vendors exhibiting including GSS partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL PRESENTATION:“Current Topics in Potent Compound Containment”\nPresented by Flow Sciences at 1145 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Briefing Schedule\n9:45: “Developments in Additive Manufacturing to Improve Readiness and Responsiveness” presented by Cimquest Inc.\n10:45: “C4ISR Cooling in Austere Environments” presented by Aspen Systems Inc.\n11:45: “Current Topics in Potent Compound Containment” presented by Flow Sciences\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Produced By\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pre-Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Veteran Owned Small Business\nMedCom Contract Holder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Want More?\nSign up for the GSS Resources Newsletter\, an eNewsletter that delivers new technology and news\, straight to your inbox. \n \n Newsletter Info URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/apg-fall-technology-expo/ LOCATION:Top of the Bay\, 6817 Plum Point Dr.\, Bldg. 30\, Aberdeen\, MD\, 6817 Plum Point Dr.\, Bldg. 30\, Aberdeen\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:GSS Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T110000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180906T192102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T174704Z UID:2646-1540288800-1540292400@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Promega: A Multi-Modal Assay for Quantitating and Interpreting Changes in Autophagic Flux DESCRIPTION:This webinar is in collaboration with Aurelia Bioscience\, Nottingham\, UK. \nMonitoring autophagy using imaging or western blotting methods can be cumbersome\, low-throughput and subjective. Learn about a new LC3 reporter assay with three modalities (plate-reader based\, imaging and blotting) to help scale up your autophagy analysis with confidence. \nJoin us live to share your challenges with autophagy assays and test your knowledge of the pathway. \nWATCH ON DEMAND \nADDITIONAL WEBINAR INFORMATION: \nAre you studying autophagy or just getting started and want a simple\, add-mix-measure assay? Are you struggling to distinguish autophagy stimulation from late-phase pathway inhibition? Are you screening a large number of compounds and need a quantitative\, scalable assay? \nWhile imaging and western blotting are useful approaches for studying autophagy\, they can be challenging to interpret and have limited quantitative power. The new Autophagy LC3 HiBiT Reporter Assay enables you to unambiguously discern autophagy inducers from inhibitors with a quantitative\, plate-reader based readout. Implementing NanoBiT® and HaloTag®-based technology\, our autophagy reporter also allows for imaging and HiBiT blotting modalities to confirm mechanism of action as autophagy modulation\, and to discern early- versus late-phase pathway inhibition. \nJoin this live webinar to learn how the Autophagy LC3 HiBiT Reporter Assay can simplify your autophagy research. You’ll also hear about how Dr. Gary Allenby\, CSO and founder of Aurelia Biosciences\, benchmarked this autophagy assay against other assays for performance in high-throughput screening formats. \nPRESENTERS: DAN LAZAR\, PhD AND GARY ALLENBY\, PhD \nDr. Dan Lazar received his Ph.D. in biological chemistry from the University of Michigan and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship focused on cell signaling at Warner Lambert/Parke-Davis.  Subsequently\, he was a Team Leader and Senior Scientist at Eli Lilly within the metabolic disease drug-discovery area for well over a decade where he gained extensive experience in the development\, validation and implementation of cell-based and biochemical assays for drug discovery.  As a Group Leader and Senior Research Scientist at Promega\, Dan and his colleagues are principally focused on delivering novel cell-based assays for the quantitative assessment of various aspects of cell health to assist academic and industrial investigators. \nDr. Gary Allenby has a Ph.D. in reproductive toxicology\, and studied the pharmacology of retinoid biology as a post-doc at Hoffmann La Roche\, USA. He returned to the UK in 1995 to join the Lead Generation group at Glaxo Wellcome. There he developed cell-based assays for high throughput screening and worked with vendors to validate new technologies for screening and automated HTS. In 2000\, he joined the Hit Identification group at AstraZeneca\, developing assays for respiratory and inflammatory disease while continuing to work with vendors and automated assays. \nIn 2011\, Dr. Allenby became a founding entrepreneur of Aurelia Bioscience\, a pre-clinical contract research organization located in Nottingham\, UK. Aurelia Bioscience focuses on developing and implementing innovative cell-based assays for screening\, and collaborate with vendors to deliver value-adding data for drug discovery purposes. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/promega-a-multi-modal-assay-for-quantitating-and-interpreting-changes-in-autophagic-flux/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180904T161256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T133243Z UID:2611-1539687600-1539691200@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Agilent: Strategies to Avoid the Hidden Dangers of Suboptimal Sample Preparation and Simplify Your Workflow Simultaneously DESCRIPTION:Summary \nA typical laboratory workflow comprises of sample collection\, sample preparation\, introduction to the instrument\, analysis\, data review\, and finally\, data reporting\, where sample preparation has always been considered the bottleneck and rate-limiting step. Current advanced instrumentation greatly increase your capability to analyze various samples\, considering the required sensitivity\, selectivity\, reliability\, and feasibility of complex sample testing. Therefore\, the sample preparation step has been minimized to reduce time\, cost\, and complexity\, improve the universal applicability\, and it has been reduced to be just good enough. \nThere are several hidden dangers in sub-optimal sample preparation\, such as wasted time\, instrument maintenance/failure issues\, and inaccurate data\, that can arise and affect your overall success. These hidden dangers can be eliminated or greatly minimized by proper sample preparation workflow strategies. This improvement can be realized without having to retrain your scientist\, making large capital expenditures\, or having to rewrite your standard operating procedures (SOPs).  The following Webinar will discuss how various samples with high lipid content are prepared with a simplified sample prep workflow utilizing Captiva EMR-Lipid. \nWATCH ON DEMAND \nView Whitepaper \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to minimize the hidden dangers of sub-optimal sample preparation\nA simplified workflow for complex samples with high lipid content\nAn understanding of the key applications where Captiva EMR—Lipid can maximize results and boost productivity\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nLab Managers of contract\, government\, or QA/QC labs\nAnalytical chemists who develop methods for biological or food samples\nGraduate students and post-docs working on environmental\, pharmaceutical\, forensic\, or food analyses\n\nSpeakers \nGolnar Javadi\nTechnical Support Applications Engineer\nAgilent Technologies \n  \nAlex Ucci\nTechnical Support Applications Engineer\nAgilent URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/agilent-strategies-to-avoid-the-hidden-dangers-of-suboptimal-sample-preparation-and-simplify-your-workflow-simultaneously/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wileymultiregoctober.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20181004T151430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T151430Z UID:3031-1539259200-1539262800@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:QIAGEN: What's the 'Plus' in QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus? DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Masae Kawamura for an updated review of QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus \nQuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus is approaching the first anniversary of its release to the US market. This milestone year has also been marked by a broad shift in global guidance towards TB blood testing for populations at increased risk for TB. The QFT-Plus test features innovative CD8 T cell technology that provides clinicians with a more comprehensive picture of a patient’s immune response to TB. Recent publications continue to demonstrate the benefits of QFT-Plus technology for at-risk patient populations – including studies of test efficacy for contact investigation\, healthcare worker screening and immunocompromised patients. \nJoin Dr. Masae Kawamura for a dynamic discussion of the latest scientific advancements in TB testing and CD8 technology\, including a review of recent publications and a discussion of case scenarios applying the insights of QFT-Plus. \nDisclaimer: QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) is an in vitro diagnostic aid for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. QFT-Plus is an indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection (including disease) and is intended for use in conjunction with risk assessment\, radiography\, and other medical and diagnostic evaluations. QFT-Plus Package Inserts as well as up-to-date licensing information and product-specific disclaimers can be found at www.QuantiFERON.com. The performance of the USA format of the QFT-Plus test has not been extensively evaluated with specimens from individuals who have impaired or altered immune functions\, such as those who have HIV infection or AIDS or those who have transplantation managed with immunosuppressive treatment or others who receive immunosuppressive drugs (e.g.\, corticosteroids\, methotrexate\, azathioprine\, cancer chemotherapy) \nCan’t make it? Don’t worry! Register and you’ll receive a link to the webinar recording! \nREGISTER HERE \nPresenter:\nMasae Kawamura\, M.D. Senior Director\, Medical & Scientific Affairs – TB Diagnostics\, QIAGEN URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/qiagen-whats-the-plus-in-quantiferon-tb-gold-plus/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Whats-the-Plus-in-QuantiFERON-TB-Gold-Plus..png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180911T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T141338Z UID:2705-1539255600-1539259200@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Agilent: Surviving Chromatography Part II Corrective Action DESCRIPTION:Now you’re lost because your chromatography is not where it should be. What do you do? In this talk we’ll look at ways to troubleshoot what went wrong and discuss things you can do to keep them from happening in the future. \nIn this talk we’ll discuss: \n  \n\nCommon chromatography problems including pressure\, peak shape issues like tailing\, and retention time shifts\nHow to isolate the problem and whether it’s related to chemistry or your instrument hardware/software\nIdentifying the problem and taking corrective action can help prevent the same thing from happening in the future.\n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \nPresenter Information: Jean Lane\, Application Engineer\, Agilent Technologies\, Inc. \nJean has been employed with Agilent since Nov 2010 in technical and applications support and has a primary role supporting Agilent’s full line of LC columns and consumables\, which also includes support for Agilent’s GPC/SEC product line. She came to Agilent thru acquisition of Varian and the former Polymer Laboratories. \nJean has 20 plus years of technical and applications support for both HPLC and GPC consumable products. In addition to practical chromatography experience in the laboratory\, she has had many\, many years in her technical role involving customer support providing assistance and troubleshooting for customer chromatography issues. \n  URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/agilent-surviving-chromatography-part-ii-corrective-action/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Surviving-Chromatography-Part-II-Corrective-Action.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180904T144443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T150120Z UID:2605-1539255600-1539259200@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:PerkinElmer: Tissue Biomarker Analysis: A Practical Approach for Translational Research DESCRIPTION:Simultaneous quantitation of 6 or more biomarkers in intact tissue specimens holds the key to many questions concerning the biological basis of health and disease by allowing complex cellular interactions to be captured and analyzed. However\, reliable detection remains elusive due to technical challenges from many sources\, including antibody cross reactivity\, difficulty in balancing signals from rare and abundant targets\, tissue autofluorescence and interference between fluorophores\, especially for co-localized targets. \nIn this webinar application scientists from PerkinElmer will present a practical and validated method for highly multiplexed tissue biomarker analysis that addresses many of these challenges. Opal™ staining is an antibody-agnostic technique\, which produces highly specific and reproducible results and when combined with multispectral imaging systems\, such as Vectra®\, is able to detect eight or more biomarkers simultaneously in one tissue section. Simultaneous detection of multiple antigens on a single tissue with multispectral imaging and analysis reveals spatial relationships between cells with the resolution needed for high-precision proximity analysis and detection of intracellular localization of targeted antigens. By elucidating the relationships between cells\, Opal staining allows you to see intercellular relationships in context of the microenvironment. \nWATCH ON DEMAND \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\nHow to overcome key challenges inherent in multiplex biomarker analysis\nPractical and validated approaches to multiplex IHC staining\nWhy multispectral imaging is important for generating high quality data\nMethods for analyzing relationships between cells\n\n  \n \nGrady Carlson\, PhD\nField Applications Scientist\,\nQuantitative Pathology Solutions\nPerkinElmer \n  \nLinden Wyatt\, PhD\nField Applications Scientist\,\nQuantitative Pathology Solutions\nPerkinElmer URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/perkinelmer-tissue-biomarker-analysis-a-practical-approach-for-translational-research/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/webinar_header_banner_image_d328f37b7d3968afc867cc5d25576344efeda25f_8579.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180906T135337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T135337Z UID:2631-1539093600-1539097200@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Agilent: Gain Insights into Compliance Trends and Better Prepare for FDA Audits DESCRIPTION:EVENT OVERVIEW:\nFDA warning letters and 483 observations provide valuable information that can be used to show trends in FDA regulatory focus and changes in auditing practices. Data Integrity has dominated FDA pharmaceutical warning letters in recent years and has harmonized regulators all over the world through common training\, exchange of information\, and collaboration. Analysis of FDA warning letters\, 483 information\, and other regulatory noncompliance data provides a more complete picture of regulatory actions and trends in FDA auditing practices. Laboratories can leverage this insightful regulatory data to understand evolution of FDA thinking and be better prepared for their next FDA audit. \nJoin compliance expert Paul Smith as he reviews where to find valuable non-compliance data\, how to use the data to identify insights\, and trends in FDA auditing practices. \nKEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nWhere to access valuable non-compliance data\nHow to best leverage the data to identify insights\nCurrent evolutionary trends in FDA auditing practices\n\nREGISTER HERE \nPRESENTER: \nPaul Smith\nGlobal Strategic\nCompliance Specialist\nAgilent Technologies \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: \n\nExecutive suite\nLab operations managers (facilities/metrology)\nTechnicians/scientists\nQA/QC managers\nMetrology managers\nQuality director\n\n  \nSponsored by Agilent CrossLab. Presented by LC / GC. \nFor questions contact Kristen Moore at kristen.moore@ubm.com URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/agilent-gain-insights-into-compliance-trends-and-better-prepare-for-fda-audits/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Aiglent-Webinar-Gain-Insights-into-Compliance-Trends-and-Better-Prepare-for-FDA-Audits.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180906T191509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T133038Z UID:2643-1539090000-1539093600@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Promega: Bottoms Up: Improving Proteomic Sample Preparation with Recombinant Asp-N and Multi-Enzyme Workflows DESCRIPTION:While trypsin is the workhorse for bottom-up proteomics\, it is not a magic bullet since tryptic digestion often leaves gaps in protein sequences. In this webinar Dr. Hosfield will describe the advantages of using a new recombinant Asp-N protease to fill in the gaps. He will also demonstrate how combining digests from multiple proteases can yield comprehensive sequence coverage of proteins from a single LC-MS/MS run. \nWATCH ON DEMAND \nADDITIONAL WEBINAR INFORMATION: \nBottom-up mass spectrometry workflows typically use trypsin to digest proteins into peptides suitable for LC-MS/MS analysis. While trypsin is an excellent protease\, alternative proteases are useful for numerous applications including increasing protein sequence coverage and identifying post-translational modifications. \nIn this webinar Dr. Hosfield describes the features of a new recombinant Asp-N protease (rAsp-N). rAsp-N displays both high cleavage efficiency and a strong preference for cleavage N-terminal to aspartic acid. He will explain how this enzyme can be effectively used to digest a variety of sample types\, including complex protein mixtures and therapeutic molecules such as monoclonal antibodies. \nIn addition\, he describes how a multi-enzyme approach can be successfully employed to achieve 100% sequence coverage of an IgG from a single injection. Combining peptides derived from digestion with orthogonal proteases prior to LC-MS/MS analysis could be a general strategy to ensure high sequence coverage while simultaneously reducing demand on instrument time. \nPRESENTER: CHRIS HOSFIELD\nChris Hosfield is a Senior Research Scientist in the Protein Analysis group at Promega. He has lead the development of tools for proteomics and antibody characterization\, including PNGase F\, IdeS\, IdeZ and recombinant Asp-N. \nChris has broad expertise working with proteolytic enzymes and preparing protein samples for analysis by mass spectrometry. Prior to joining Promega\, Chris held senior scientist positions at several biotechnology companies where he applied proteomic methods to the discovery and development of both small molecules and biotherapeutics. He received his PhD in biochemistry from Queen’s University. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/bottoms-up-improving-proteomic-sample-preparation-with-recombinant-asp-n-and-multi-enzyme-workflows/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20181003T144843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T144843Z UID:3020-1538650800-1538654400@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Metrohm: Challenges and Solutions for Sugar Analysis in Human Food\, Animal Feed\, and Pet Food DESCRIPTION:Carbohydrates are an important component of the diet for both humans and animals. Given the recent scientific\, federal and consumer interest in carbohydrates\, specifically in added sugars\, it is important to establish actual sugar profile and composition in human food and beverages\, animal feed\, and pet foods. Sugar profile determination in food matrices helps to understand a product’s consistency and reduces vulnerability to food fraud. Nutritional sugar determination requires proper sample preparation\, matrix elimination\, and optimized separation and detection methods to achieve both precision and accuracy in complex food matrices. \nJoin us for an informational webcast on sugar testing and learn about key drivers for animal and human sugar measurements. Jeff Horst from Agri-King Inc. will discuss recent acceptance of Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) methods for sugars in animal feed\, pet food\, and human food that establish the initial necessary steps towards an AOAC-approved method for these challenging matrices. Dr. Hari Narayanan from Metrohm USA will discuss the latest developments in sample preparation that support sugar analysis in various human food matrices. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nKey Learning Objectives: \n\nNew regulations related to sugar analysis in human food\, animal feeds\, and pet foods\nIon chromatography methods for selective and sensitive sugar profiling\nRegulatory drivers for sugar analysis\nNew inline sample preparation techniques to achieve reproducible results\n\n  \nWho Should Attend: \n\nAnalytical development\, QA/QC lab managers from food and beverage companies\, human food\, pet food and animal feed manufacturers\nCommercial testing labs performing food sample analysis\nThose who are interested in learning ion chromatography and sugar analysis applications\nThose who are already using ion chromatography and wants to learn new sample preparation techniques\nAny one from pharmaceutical\, biopharmaceutical interested in learning about carbohydrate and fructans analysis\n\n  \nHave questions? Contact Kristen Moore at\,  \n  \nSPEAKERS \n\nJeff Horst\nLaboratory Production Manager\nAgri-King Inc\n\n\nJeff Horst is the Laboratory Production Manager at Agri-King Inc.\, an International Livestock Nutrition company based in Fulton\, IL. He has spent 28 years at Agri-King Inc.\, the past 17 as Laboratory Production Manager. Jeff is currently a Lab Advisor to Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and serving as co-chairman of the Carbohydrate Working Group. He also serves on the National Forage Testing Association (NFTA) Board and is a past president. \n\n\n\nDr. Hari Narayanan\nProduct Marketing Manager\nMetrohm USA Inc\n\n\nDr. Hari Narayanan is the Product Marketing Manager at Metrohm USA Inc. He has eighteen years of experience in analytical chemistry\, focusing on IR\, Raman\, NIR spectroscopy and titration\, ion chromatography\, voltammetry\, XRF and several other analytical techniques. He developed several novel IC applications for the pharmaceutical industry and provided recommendations to USP for IC method updates. He received his B.Sc and M.Sc. in Chemistry from the MK University and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Madras\, India. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/metrohm-challenges-and-solutions-for-sugar-analysis-in-human-food-animal-feed-and-pet-food/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Challenges-and-Solutions.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180926T123445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T195540Z UID:2938-1538575200-1538578800@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Optimize Your GC Lab with On-Site Hydrogen Generation DESCRIPTION:As laboratories and technologies change\, it is important to examine how we supply the gases needed within the laboratory.  This webcast will examine the role of both Hydrogen Lab Servers and benchtop Hydrogen Generators in optimizing your GC laboratory by saving time\, money\, space\, downtime\, headaches\, and in rare cases injury.  In addition\, we will discuss how gas generators can avoid interruptions from lack of availability or delivery issues that can be associated with the use of bottled gases.  This webcast will focus on how on-site Hydrogen Generators provide a steady stream of gas to your GC’s.  We will review advantages of on-site hydrogen gas generation\, including: \n\nCost Savings with minimal changes in expenditure year-after-year\nImprove your GC lab’s efficiency by those handling clumsy gas cylinders (decrease in time wasted)\nMaximizing safety\nDecreased down time with a 24/7\, on-demand\, reliable supply of Hydrogen\nPeace of mind with consistent carrier-grade purity\nBack-up options\n\nWATCH ON DEMAND \nKey Learning Objectives \n\nLearn how hydrogen generators work\nWhich applications are best suited for Hydrogen Gas Generators?\nCommon challenges of gas cylinder delivery and how Hydrogen Generators are the premier technical solution\nEasy installation for both benchtop hydrogen solutions as well as Hydrogen Lab Servers for larger GC applications\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nPetrochemical laboratory directors\nLaboratory managers\nLead Chemists\nGas purchasing agents\nChromatography specialists\nLaboratory personnel for refineries\n\nAttendees of the Live 1 Hour Webinar will receive a Professional Development Seminar Certificate of Completion issued by Proton OnSite. \nSpeaker \nScott Accetta\nRegional Manager\nProton OnSite\n\nScott Accetta is a Regional Manager for Proton OnSite and has been specializing in on-site gas generation solutions for many years.  He has extensive consultative experience in helping GC labs with hydrogen gas generation recommendations that are more cost-effective\, efficient\, convenient\, and safer than traditional delivered gas methods.  His expertise covers a broad range of industries including quality control\, petrochemical\, environmental\, agricultural\, academia\, forensics\, and more.  Scott’s gas generation application knowledge ranges from GC to LCMS and various types of spectroscopy. \n  \nWebinar Sponsored by: URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/optimize-your-gc-lab-with-on-site-hydrogen-generation/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Optimize-Your-GC-Lab-with-On-Site-Hydrogen-Generation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180920T162336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T195448Z UID:2891-1538535600-1538582400@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Agilent: Elevate the Performance of your GC (and MS): Strategies to Improve Sensitivity and Reliability with Complex Matrix Samples DESCRIPTION:In an ideal world\, samples would always be clean\, easy to inject and analyse and your GC and MS systems would maintain their sensitivity indefinitely. The reality is that most samples cannot be directly injected onto the GC and MS detection system\, and sample preparation is often needed to achieve the desired sensitivity. Sometimes simple fixes\, such as choosing the right liner\, switching to a high efficiency column\, or utilizing “jet clean” on the MS can make a big difference on the sensitivity of the analysis.  But often\, sample preparation is the critical step needed to get samples ready for GC or GC/MS(-MS) analysis. Appropriate sample preparation techniques not only make samples amenable for GC injection at concentrations suitable for detection\, but also remove and prevent unwanted matrix components from accumulating and deteriorating on the GC and GC/MS flow path. We will discuss useful strategies\, including choosing the right GC column and supplies\, as well as what level of sample preparation\, and maintenance is required for method reliability and analytical data quality\, using challenging representative applications such as PAHs in salmon oil and pesticides in fatty matrices. \nWATCH ON DEMAND \nWhat does it cover? \nGC high efficiency columns and liner selection\, and sample preparation methods/techniques to improve the sensitivity and reliability of your GC and GC/MS analysis. \nBy attending this webinar you will learn: \n\nsome of the strategies you can employ when working with complex matrix samples\nhow to reduce instrument down time due to needed maintenance such as source cleaning\nhow sample preparation can benefit your GC and GC/MS(-MS) analysis.\n\nWhy should you attend? \nTo gain better understanding of: \n\nstrategies that can be implemented when working with complex matrix samples and still maintain the sensitivity and reliability of your GC and GC/MS(-MS) system.\nhow gas quality\, thermal stability\, and column bleed can affect your chromatography.\nsample preparation techniques/methods and their importance to improve method sensitivity and reliability.\n\nPLUS – Participation Bonus: Register and attend the webinar to receive a special offer from Agilent Technologies. \nThis presentation is suitable for… \nLaboratory technicians\, researchers\, and scientists wishing to learn more about how to analyse heavy matrix samples and learn about sample preparation. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/agilent-elevate-the-performance-of-your-gc-and-ms-strategies-to-improve-sensitivity-and-reliability-with-complex-matrix-samples/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Agilent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180822T123505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T123505Z UID:2436-1538132400-1538136000@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Agilent: Strategically Selecting the Best Superficially Porous Particle LC Column for Your Method Development DESCRIPTION:Superficially porous particles offer improved efficiency and performance over similarly sized traditional totally porous particles. Higher efficiency leads to improved resolution and possible time savings with superficially porous particles\, hence their popularity for HPLC analyses. Columns using superficially porous particles are available in a wide variety of particle sizes and stationary phase chemistries. This webcast will go into detail on how a chromatographer can exploit new phase chemistries on superficially porous columns. Unique chemistries will be discussed\, including those used for chiral and HILIC separations\, as well as those optimized for long life at elevated pH for improved resolution. \nREGISTER HERE \nKEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nHow to use the many phase chemistry options available for superficially porous columns as a powerful tool to expedite method development\, including reversed-phase\, chiral\, and HILIC analyses\nHow to use pH to manipulate selectivity of ionizable compounds\nHow to properly set up your LC system and laboratory\, including which superficially porous particle column is best for your current laboratory configuration\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \n\nLab Managers of contract\, government\, or QA/QC labs\nAnalytical chemists who develop methods for small molecule compounds in environmental\, pharmaceutical\, or food samples\nAnalysts and technicians performing analysis of small molecule compounds\nGraduate students and post-docs working\n\nSpeaker: Anne Mack\, Applications Scientist\, Agilent Technologies \n  \nFor questions contact Kristen Moore at Kristen.Moore@ubm.com URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/agilent-strategically-selecting-the-best-superficially-porous-particle-lc-column-for-your-method-development/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/LCGC-Agilent_092818-Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180906T194219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T194219Z UID:2659-1538053200-1538056800@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Malvern Panalytical: Climate and hydrology studies leveraging ASD VNIR spectral snow albedo measurements DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss snow and ice applications and the use of Malvern Panalytical’s ASD FieldSpec® spectroradiometer for data measurement and analysis. \nREGISTER HERE \nSPEAKER \nDr. Mckenzie Skiles – Assistant Professor University of Utah \nDr. McKenzie Skiles is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Utah. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of California – Los Angeles\, an MS degree in Geography\, BS degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies and a GIS certificate – all from the University of Utah. McKenzie is a snow optics specialist\, knowledge which she has applied to one of her main research trajectories; investigating the impacts of mineral dust and black carbon deposition on snow. Additional research interests include mountain and snow hydrology\, snow energy balance\, remote sensing of the cryosphere\, and cryosphere-climate interaction. \n  \nMORE INFORMATION \nWho should attend?\nThose that have interest in snow optics\, and are involved and/ or have interest in snow and ice application studies for climate and environmental monitoring purposes\, and want to learn how the ASD FieldSpec spectroradiometer can be used for data measurement purposes. \nWhy attend?\nTo learn the importance of snow optical property studies for earth system models of climate\, weather\, and hydrology and how the ASD FieldSpec spectroradiometer aids in these studies. \nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe importance of studying snow optical properties and collecting measurements to validate remote sensing retrievals and constrain earth system models for climate\, weather\, and hydrology.\nHow an ASD FieldSpec® spectroradiometer can be used to measure solar irradiance and snow reflectance/albedo\, and how these measurements can be leveraged to retrieve additional snow properties like effective snow grain size and radiative forcing by light absorbing particles.\nHow a drone and other equipment have been paired with the FieldSpec instrument to further advance our understanding of snow energy and mass balance\, with examples from recent field campaigns. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/malvern-panalytical-climate-and-hydrology-studies-leveraging-asd-vnir-spectral-snow-albedo-measurements/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Climate-and-hydrology-studies-leveraging-ASD-VNIR-spectral-snow-albedo-measurements.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180802T181114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T181114Z UID:2094-1537448400-1537452000@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Sakura: BCC\, SCC and Melanoma: Basics and Clinical Correlations DESCRIPTION:The histology laboratory plays a critical role in the diagnosis and prognosis of skin disease\, and new findings support the vital role of the laboratory as new markers and methods for detecting various pathologies emerge. In this seminar we will review the histological differences in the various different types of skin cancer; focusing on basal cell\, squamous cell\, and melanoma.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will discuss the histological findings present in these three types\, and the importance of special stains used to examine these cancers. We will then discuss the current immunohistochemical markers used to differentiate cancer subtypes\, and why immunohistological staining is so important in determining the treatment for these patients\, and protocols for immunohistochemistry for the most common tumor markers. We will also discuss the FDA\, CAP and ASCO requirements and guidelines for IHC staining and antibodies.\n\n\nClick Here to Register\n\n\nRegistration Reminders: \n\nYou must be logged in for the full session in order to receive CEU certificates. \nRegister yourself only once\, do not list yourself as an additional guest. \nCertificates will be sent via email within 2 weeks of the webinar. \nTake care when registering that names are entered exactly as you want them to appear on your certificates and DO NOT put email addresses in name fields.\n\nPresented by Dale Telgenhoff PhD\, MBA\, HTL(ASCP)CM URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/sakura-bcc-scc-and-melanoma-basics-and-clinical-correlations/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/BCC-SCC-and-Melanoma-Basics-and-Clinical-Correlations.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180906T193607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T193607Z UID:2652-1537353000-1537356600@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Malvern Panalytical: Demo at Your Desk - Epsilon 4 DESCRIPTION:Optimize your processes and comply with stringent international regulations by fast and accurate elemental analysis. Suitable for any industry\, Epsilon 4 is the next step in energy dispersive XRF. \nCombining the latest advances in excitation and detection technology with mature software and a smart design\, the analytical performance of the new benchtop instrument approaches the one of more powerful and floor-standing spectrometers. \nProduct managers Lieven Kempenaers and Michel Zoontjes will demonstrate the new Epsilon 4 during this free webinar. A demonstration shows the ease-of-use\, of the instrument\, from setting up a measurement\, creating dedicated calibrations to analyzing routine samples. Discover what impact the new Epsilon 4 could have on your daily operations. \nREGISTER HERE \nWho should attend?\nAnyone interested in EDXRF \, Lab managers\, quality control specialists\, geologists\, material science and analytical chemistry\, university staff. \nWhy attend?\nTo learn about the benefits of Epsilon XRF benchtops as an elemental analysis technique. Learn how this latest generation technology brings the performance of floor standing systems to the benchtop. \nWhat will you learn?\nThe latest development in EDXRF \,new applications in reach of benchtops +amp;amp; ease-of-use of Epsilon benchtops. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nDr. Lieven Kempenaers – Global Product Manager Benchtop XRF Instruments\nIn 1999 Lieven Kempenaers started his PhD in Chemistry under the direction of Prof. K. Janssens at the University of Antwerp (Belgium) with dedicated focus on the use of X-rays in elemental analysis. In the course of his PhD\, Lieven wrote many articles of which one was awarded as “best article of the year 2000”.\nIn 2003 Lieven completed his PhD in Chemistry and used his XRF knowledge and experience as an XRF Application Specialist and later on as Product Manager for PANalytical\, the Netherlands. In those 5 years he gained more knowledge and experience in many industry segments and the respective applications.\nFrom 2008 until 2012 he was re-located to the Asia Pacific regional head quarters in Singapore and took on the assignment as Asia Pacific Regional Product Manager XRF.\nOnce back in the Netherlands\, he used his Asia Pacific experience as the global product manager for the benchtop XRF instruments. \nDr. Michel Zoontjes – Product Manager EDXRF\nMichel Zoontjes started his PhD in Nanotechnology in 2011 under the direction of Prof. W.G. van der Wiel and Prof. G. Mul at the University of Twente in the Netherland. His subject was visible light water splitting on a chip. In 2015 he received his doctorate degree\, after which he started in 2015 as Product Manager XRF at Malvern Panalytical. He is managing the energy dispersive XRF product line. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/malvern-panalytical-demo-at-your-desk-epsilon-4/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Malvern-Panalytical-Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180904T140216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T140216Z UID:2598-1536840000-1536843600@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Metrohm: Tools and Technologies for Food and Beverage Science DESCRIPTION:Food science involves the application of various techniques involving microbiology\, engineering\, biotechnology\, and food chemistry. In an in-depth discussion\, our panel of industry experts will explore various physicochemical techniques and instrumentation as they are applied to food science. Join Lab Manager’s free educational webinar\, ask questions\, and receive feedback from our experts in this live webinar presentation. \nREGISTER HERE \nAs an attendee\, you will learn more about: \n\nHow leading technologies and techniques affect food science researchers\nHow to establish workflows and protocols to obtain the best results in your food science lab\nNew and novel applications and case studies in the field of food and nutrition science\n\nPresenters  \n\n\n\n\nLori Spafford \nProduct Manager for Titration\nMetrohm USA Inc. \n  \nJay D. Sheffer\, M.S.\nProduct Specialist – Ion Chromatography\nMetrohm USA Inc. \n  \nGarrett Rowe\nLab Manager\nAMETEK Arizona Instrument \n\n  \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Sponsored by Metrohm USA Inc. and Ametek. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/metrohm-tools-and-technologies-for-food-and-beverage-science/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/TTTools1000x90.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180911T141028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T141028Z UID:2701-1536663600-1536667200@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:Agilent: Surviving Chromatography Part I Preventive Action DESCRIPTION:Successful chromatography can be like finding your way through a maze. Planning and good habits can help prevent problems that can take you down the wrong path and cause you to lose your chromatography. In this seminar\, we will look at: \n\nMethod conditions to consider that can make your method robust and rugged. This reduces the chance of method variability and facilitates ease of transfer\nChemistry\, sample prep\, and instrument configuration factors that can affect your HPLC separation Careful attention to method development and care of your instrument saves you the time and aggravation of troubleshooting.\n\n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n\nPresenter Information: \nMark Powell\, Application Engineer\, Agilent Technologies\, Inc.\nMark Powell is an Applications Engineer located at Agilent’s Little Falls site in Wilmington\, DE. Before joining Agilent in 2011\, Mark worked in the pharmaceutical industry synthesizing and purifying drug candidates. He provides applications assistance and technical support for Agilent’s HPLC columns and consumables. \nAlex Ucci\, Application Engineer\, Agilent Technologies\, Inc. \nIn his current position at Agilent\, Alex provides application assistance and technical support for sample preparation products and LC consumables. Before he joined Agilent in 2014\, Alex was a graduate student at the Pennsylvania State University researching the morphology and surface properties of aerosol particles using a wide variety of analytical techniques. He has an MS degree in chemistry. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/agilent-surviving-chromatography-part-i-preventive-action/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SURVIVING-CHROMATOGRAPHY-PART-I-PREVENTIVE-ACTION.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T170222 CREATED:20180910T134936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T134936Z UID:2686-1536663600-1536667200@resources.govsci.com SUMMARY:IncuCyte: Live-Cell Analysis of Cell Subsets and Heterogeneity DESCRIPTION:Our new cell-by-cell analysis module allows users to ‘count and classify’ heterogeneity in cell populations over time.\nThis software uses novel algorithms to segment the HD phase-contrast images which facilitates (1) label-free true cell counting (2) extraction of basic morphological features of individual cells (e.g. size\, shape)\, and (3) measurement of fluorescence intensity that originates from within each cell (‘fluorescence within a phase boundary’). The ability to analyse at a cell-by-cell level will enable the characterisation of subsets and the power to monitor these individual groups in their response to various stimuli. \nREGISTER HERE \nIn this webinar Clare will discuss:\n\nOverview and validation of the cell-by-cell analysis module\nHow cell-by-cell analysis enables monitoring and quantification of dynamic phenotypic changes in heterogeneous populations\nExamples of how the software may be used for cell subset identification in order to provide an end-to-end solution for the study of heterogeneous populations in 96 well format\n\nPresenter: Dr. Clare Szybut\, Senior R&D Scientist\nClare is currently a Senior Scientist at Essen BioScience working within the European based research team where she is involved in the research and development of novel kinetic applications for Essen’s IncuCyte™ live-cell analysis system to expand capabilities. \nShe is a highly experienced cellular biologist with 10 years’ experience.  She gained a PhD in molecular cell biology and has worked in the Biotech industry where she has gained broad technical experience in both biological and biochemical assay design. URL:https://resources.govsci.com/event/incucyte-live-cell-analysis-of-cell-subsets-and-heterogeneity/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resources.govsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Live-Cell-Analysis-of-Cell-Subsets-and-Heterogeneity.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR