2008 Pittcon Final Program - Pittcon Web Archives

Conferee Networking Sessions
PAT: Software and Informatics
Facilitators: Gregory Banik, Bio-Rad Laboratories and Brian Rohrback, Infometrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 231
With increased reliance on spectrometers and chromatographs, pharmaceutical manufacturing is seeking optimal methods
for processing, storing and retrieving data. This discussion centers on the chemo-metric handling of process data and how
to best choose what data is to be archived and how.
LIMS Beyond the Analytical Laboratory
Facilitator: David Hurt, Applied Biosystems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 232
This discussion will explore the challenges faced by analytical laboratories in meeting needs currently served by other
functions within manufacturing QA/QC and the approach taken by Applied Biosystems, with the SQL*LIMS business suite
to extend and integrate disparate systems.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Thermal Analysis User’s Forum
Facilitator: Steve Sauerbrunn, Mettler-Toledo, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 226
Thermal analysis techniques such as DSC, TGA, TMA and DMA are being used in an increasing number of labs in a wide
variety of industries. This session will give users the chance to come together to discuss how to improve their
measurements with these techniques.
Size Exclusion Chromatography and Its Application in Differentiating Environmental
Compounds
Facilitator: Xiaodong Ma, University of Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 227
The session could include a discussion of any of the following topics: detection methods, standards, effects of mobile phase,
injection volume, pH value, comparison of ionization methods and applications in environmental, biological, and analytical
problem areas.
Analysis of Explosives and Energetics: From Forensic/Trace to Production Support
Facilitator: Bruce P. Thomas, Naval Surface Warfare Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 231
The purpose of this session is to assemble experts and interested parties from all facets of energetic’s analyses and
manufacturing for the objective of sharing and expanding this critical body of knowledge. Also, the session will enable
parties to share in collective lessons learned within the energetics community.
Green Chemistry/Green Chemists in the Office, Lab and Schools: What Can I Do to Make Our
World "Greener”?
Facilitator: Margaret Hall, Regional Manager, Office of Energy & Technology, Deployment, SWRO, PA DEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 232
Brainstorm with other bright people to find 100 things that you can do to help “green our planet.” This discussion is designed
to listen to your great ideas, let you hear what others are doing and get your electrons flowing!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Information Management and Data Handling in the Laboratory
Facilitator: John Stow, AstraZeneca R & D, Charnwood, Loughborough, UK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 225
Is the vision of a paperless Laboratory realistic? How do an ELN and LIMS fit together? Can we have vendor independent
data formats? How can we work across global organizations? These are only some of the topics open for discussion.
Micromechanical Chem/Bio Sensors
Facilitator: Hai-Feng (Frank) Ji, Louisiana Tech University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 226
The session will include approaches for enhanced sensitivity and decreased noises for sensor improvement and
commercialization. Topics of discussion could include detection techniques, fabrication design, surface modifications and
material selection for micro-cantilevers.
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