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O O OH HO O NHMe HO O HO H N O N H Cl O H N HO O N H O O N O H NH2 2H CO 2014 Eastern Analytical Symposium & Exposition HN TheOH Art and Science of Analysis OH HO Final Program November 17–19, 2014 Garden State Exhibit Center Somerset, New Jersey EAS.org 000820-EAS_8.5x11_2014Cover-FinalProgram_PREP.indd 1 8/1/14 10:46 AM Owlstone Lonestar Owlstone ultraFAIMS Real-time VOC detection A new dimension in …within liquid, solid, & gas streams Mass Spectrometry Owlstone’s portable Lonestar analyzer can …add ion mobility to your be programmed to Agilent G6460 LCMS handle multiple VOC detection applica- tions and has been specifically designed so that non-technical Owlstone UltraFAIMS Agilent G6460CA LCMS personnel can obtain real-time quantitative results at the push of a button right at the source. ultraFAIMS Applications: Lonestar VOC Applications: • Improve mass accuracy • Residual Solvent Monitoring • Improve level of quantitation & dynamic range • Flavor Analysis • Improve detection limits for low abundance • Raw Material Contaminant Monitoring analytes in noisy backgrounds • In Process Reaction Monitoring • Provide additional separation within LC peaks • Mal Odor Analysis • Provide pre-selection prior to in-source CID • Cleaning Residues Detection • Separate structural isomers and conformers • Product Freshness • Separate charge states of proteins & peptides • Separate larger proteins from smaller proteins • Waste Water Analysis & peptides to support top-down proteomics • Oxidation Markers/Product Freshness • Provide rapid pre-separation to support direct • Product Packaging VOCs ionization methods Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry (UltraFAIMS) is a high speed, gas phase ion separation technique. When interfaced to a Mass Spectrometer, the ultraFAIMS device provides an additional separation stage. See us at: Next Generation Detection Booth 510 Instrumental to your Success Quantum Analytics 3400 East Third Avenue Foster City, CA 94404 800-992-4199 www.LQA.com Message from the President of the Governing Board The Art and Science of Analysis November 17-19, 2014 Anne-Françoise Aubry President, EAS 2014 “Science is spectral anal- and precious artifacts. I am proud and honored ysis. Art is light synthesis.” that they have chosen EAS for their annual meet- I choose to start my ing and hope this collaboration will continue for message with a quote many years to come. from the Austrian writer Another celebration taking place at the 2014 Karl Kraus to illustrate EAS is the 60th anniversary of the Coblentz Soci- this year’s theme of “the ety. Anyone interested in spectroscopy and in the Art and Science of Analy- history of science should not miss their anniversary sis.” Although not writ- session on Monday afternoon, which features pre- ten by a chemist, the sentations on the past, present and “bright future” quote’s terminology will of chemical imaging, and mid-IR, Raman and be familiar to all analytical scientists, and some of Terahertz spectroscopies. you will appreciate the amusing juxtaposition of The best part of attending EAS is being able to the words “analysis” and “synthesis.” access a network of scientists outside your imme- The theme of this year’s EAS was inspired by a diate field of study or employment. While I cer- hallway conversation with a colleague who half- tainly hope each of you finds enough interesting seriously observed that chromatography may be presentations within your own area to keep you more an art than a science. As a chromatogra- engaged, I encourage you to venture into a session pher myself, I vehemently disagreed but there is that you would not normally attend. Listening to no doubt that analytical chemistry, and particularly other people’s problems and solutions will invari- instrumental analysis, relies greatly on the savoir- ably make you think of new ways to solve your own faire and experience of the practitioner to achieve problems. results. Yet, the art and sophistication of operation I extend my congratulations to all the award win- of modern analytical chemistry should not distract ners, who showcase a range of scientific disciplines from the science so necessary in designing sound that underline the strength and broad appeal of assays, explaining experimental observations, and this symposium. I particularly recognize our un- inventing new applications. The technical pro- dergraduate and graduate student awardees, who, gram, short courses, and exposition at the Eastern I hope, will be inspired by their visit to EAS to Analytical Symposium are here to give you both pursue a career in analytical sciences. the science - the underlying principles behind the It has been an honor to preside over the 53rd techniques and innovative applications, and the Eastern Analytical Symposium and Exposition. I art - the practical solutions, technological advance- am grateful to all the contributors to this year’s ments, and inventive new approaches that allow symposium: the session chairs, presenters, instruc- analytical scientists to advance other sciences by ap- tors, exhibitors and sponsors. Recognition must plying the tools available to them in creative ways. go to the staff and Governing Board of EAS, who The 2014 theme also works well as a celebration have spent many volunteer hours in the planning of an important milestone in the history of EAS; of this event. Finally, whether you have been com- the 20-year anniversary of our collaboration with ing every year or this is your first visit, thank you the New York Conservation Foundation, joined for attending the 2014 EAS. I trust you will find this year by the New York Microscopical Society, the program inspiring and energizing and your vis- to host an annual conference on Art and Heritage it to the exposition fruitful and enjoyable. Conservation. Their sessions – held on Monday and Tuesday - are the epitome of art and science, Anne-Françoise Aubry combining innovative science and unique applica- President of EAS 2014 tions related to the preservation of works of art 1 2014 EAS Final Program General Information General Information & Schedule Technical Sessions Employment Bureau Registration Hours All oral technical sessions are held in the The Employment Bureau is located Sunday Doubletree Hotel, located behind the Garden in the Garden State Exhibit Center in Exhibitors – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM State Exhibit Center. Poster sessions are the EAS Exposition Hall. All Others –3:00 PM to 5:00 PM held in the Garden State Exhibit Center. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Employment Room assignments for the various sessions 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM are located in the Final Program. Bureau Hours Full Conferee or Exhibit Only registration is Photography and Schedule required to participate in the Employment Cell Phone Use Oral Technical Sessions Bureau. The use of cameras and cell phones is not Sunday Monday & Tuesday permitted during program sessions. Cameras No oral sessions 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM are permitted on the exhibit floor; however, Monday Wednesday permission from the exhibitors involved must 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM / 2:00 PM to 4:20 PM 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM be obtained before photographs of booths or *Note: there is a Plenary Lecture on their contents may be taken. EAS Short Courses Monday, November 17th at 4:30 PM in Badges the Ballroom at the DoubleTree Hotel. EAS Short Courses are held in the Somerset All registrants are invited to attend; Holiday Inn, located across Davidson Your badge is your admission to many of the reception to follow Avenue from the Garden State Exhibit activities at the 2014 EAS. Please make sure Tuesday & Wednesday Center. You must pick up your Full Conferee that you remember to bring it with you when 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM / 2:00 PM to 4:20 PM registration information at the Garden State you come to the meeting. There is a $25 Exhibit Center prior to going to the Holiday fee for the processing of lost or misplaced Schedule Inn (Mon.-Wed.) badges. Badges are non-transferable Poster Sessions Sunday - Wednesday EAS Shuttle Service Posters are displayed only on the day of the 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM poster session *Note: there is a Plenary Lecture on Monday, EAS Shuttle Buses will run between the Sunday November 17th at 4:30pm in the Ballroom Garden State Exhibit Center, the Double No poster sessions at the Double Tree Hotel. All registrants are Tree Hotel and the Holiday Inn Monday- Monday & Tuesday invited to attend; reception to follow Wednesday. For schedules and information, please check at the EAS Information Center Poster Set-Up: 9:00-10:00 AM Seminars Posters on display: 10:00 AM-3:30 PM in the Exhibit Center. Seminars are held in the Doubletree Hotel, Authors Available: Noon-2:00 PM More Information Posters Removed: 3:30-4:00 PM which is located behind the Garden State To obtain answers to EAS-related questions Wednesday Exhibit Center. Pre-registration is required. before and after the meeting: Poster Set-Up: 9:00-10:00 AM Sunday EAS Hotline: 732-449-2280 Posters on display: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EAS E-mail: [email protected] Authors Available: Noon-2:00 PM Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Posters Removed: 2:30-3:30 PM 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern Analytical Symposium Workshops & Exposition, Inc. Exposition P.O. Box 185 Workshops are held in the Doubletree Hotel, The Exposition is located in the Spring Lake, NJ 07762, USA Garden State Exhibit Center. which is located behind the Garden State Exhibit Center. Full Conferee registration Exposition Schedule is required; no additional fee to attend Sunday the workshops. Pre-registration for each Open for exhibitor set-up only workshop is requested, remaining seats are on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday a first-come, first serve, space available basis.
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