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From LC and GC columns to sample prep, reference standards to accessories, Restek is your first and best choice for chromatography. www.restek.com The Chromatographic Society Diamond Jubilee Supplement 1956–2016 6 ChromSoc: The First 60 Years Paul Ferguson An introduction to The Chromatographic Society’s 60th Anniversary Supplement. 8 The Changing Face of The Chromatographic Society and Chromatography in a Changing World Chris Bevan, the longest serving President of The Chromatographic Society in recent times, is interviewed by another former President of The Chromatographic Society, John Lough, on the evolution of The Chromatographic Society and chromatography in a changing world. 13 Progress in LC for Complex Biological Samples — Smaller, Better, Faster Robert S. Plumb and Ian D. Wilson Ian Wilson was a principal speaker at The Chromatographic Society’s Diamond Jubilee meeting on “Advances in Microcolumn and Related Separation Technologies”, which took place in London on 22 March this year. In this article Ian and co-author Rob Plumb elaborate on the theme of the meeting. 17 Past Contributions and Future Visions A popular feature of The Chromatographic Society’s Golden Jubilee publication was an article by Waters describing their heritage and setting out their contributions to the development of chromatography. In this special feature, some of the companies who are regular exhibitors at Society events answer questions on the current and future status of chromatography. 25 Meeting Review: Advances in Microcolumn and Related Separation Technologies Paul Ferguson A review of the first Chromatographic Society meeting in 2016. 26 ChromSoc Activities: The Reid International Bioanalytical Forum Tony Edge, Ray Briggs, and Derek Stevenson This article describes how the Reid International Bioanalytical Forum was initiated and developed over the past 40 years and how its unique philosophy came about. 28 High Impact Chromatographic Developments of the Past 60 Years W. John Lough from the University of Sunderland, UK, in conversation with (old) friends from academia and industry to celebrate 60 years of advances in chromatography. 34 ChromSoc Activities: Medals Chris Bevan and W. 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