Watch highlights from the Virtual Analytical Summit 2021

Thousands of scientists from across the world have joined leading manufacturers online to explore the important developments in analytical science and drive forward research.

The successful Virtual Analytical Summit 2021 showcased the most exciting innovations and hottest topics spanning the fields of food security, materials science, life sciences, pharma and biopharma, and more.

First launched a year ago, the SelectScience^® Virtual Summits offer a crucial platform for the science industry to continue to connect at this critical time, featuring eminent speakers, technology workshops, interactive resource hubs from leading brands and dedicated networking sessions.

Explaining the significance of these online events, Summit speaker Prof. Tim Long, Virginia Tech, said: “We don’t want this pandemic to slow down the advancement of science. These virtual conversations will advance our field, nurture partnerships between people and accelerate research and discovery.”

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A total of 24 compelling presentations over two packed days drew the crowds, while the three themed networking sessions again proved a hit, as did the new product launch zone.

Just a few of the talks available to watch on demand include:

• A multi-tier mass spectrometry platform for in vivo monitoring of a bispecific antibody – Dr. John Kellie, GSK [Keynote]
• Uncovering the cause of a major food safety incident by the application of analytical chemistry – Prof. Chris Elliott, Institute of Global Food Security, Queen's University Belfast [Keynote]
• From discovery to targeted analysis of metabolites and lipids - Dr. Sheher Banu Mohsin, Senior Applications Scientist, Agilent Technologies
• HPLC method development made easy: Stability-indicating assays of pharmaceuticals - Dr. Michael Dong, MWD Consulting
• Measuring the exposome with untargeted and targeted mass spectrometry - Dr. Anthony Macherone, Visiting Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Choosing an automated sample prep technique to match your analytes and matrix - Dr. Diane Turner, Anthias Consulting

SelectScience CEO Kerry Parker said: “It’s been fantastic to be able to offer a platform to these speakers right at the forefront of their fields and we would like to thank them all for taking the time to share their work with our audience.”

A number of leading manufacturers presented their latest technologies available in the field, including Agilent Technologies, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Bruker Optics, Advanced Chemistry Development, Inc. (ACD/Labs), Gyros Protein Technologies, Malvern Panalytical, WITec GmbH and MOBILion Systems. All presentations are now available on demand.

Live Q&A sessions were a big hit and provided two-way communication between visitors, speakers, and manufacturers, allowing for valuable insights into the biopharma community.

Attendees were able to collect a virtual swag bag of useful resources completely free of charge. Featured highlights from the summit include:

• Greater insight into lipid metabolism »
• Customized vacuum systems for modern labs »
• An introduction to elemental analysis with ColorSEM Technology »
• Rapid, reliable particle size measurements made easy »
• Robust methods with fewer injections »
• Entris^® II key features »

Missed the live event? Don't worry - all presentations are now available to view on demand>>