Episodes

  • Episode 1: A Talk with Mark Jordi from Jordi Labs 63 analytical techniques to Choose From

    Episode 1: A Talk with Mark Jordi from Jordi Labs 63 analytical techniques to Choose From
    Jan 10 2024
    Show Notes A conversation with Mark about the wide range of analytical possibilities, and the 63 different analytical methods he can use to address issues with his clients. Jordi Labs was founded in 1980 for the distinct purpose of providing the highest quality analytical services, polymer based HPLC columns and packing media in the industry. When Dr. Howard Jordi initially started Jordi Labs, he was mainly providing Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) services to his clients. Over time, he added several complementary techniques as the needs of his clients grew, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry […]
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    41 mins
  • Breath Analysis: A Non-Invasive Method for Early Disease Detection

    Breath Analysis: A Non-Invasive Method for Early Disease Detection
    Dec 14 2023
    In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of analytical chemistry with Ilaria Belluomo, a research associate at Imperial College London. Ilaria shares her journey in mass spectrometry, highlighting her work on noninvasive breath analysis techniques. These groundbreaking methods are paving the way for early detection of various diseases, including colorectal cancer and neurological conditions like Parkinson’s. The conversation covers the complexities of breath analysis, including the challenges in identifying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the intricacies of sample collection and analysis. With a focus on large-scale clinical trials, Ilaria emphasizes the potential of breath analysis in transforming diagnostic […]
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    37 mins
  • Breath Analysis: A Non-Invasive Method for Early Disease Detection

    Breath Analysis: A Non-Invasive Method for Early Disease Detection
    Dec 14 2023
    In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of analytical chemistry with Ilaria Belluomo, a research associate at Imperial College London. Ilaria shares her journey in mass spectrometry, highlighting her work on noninvasive breath analysis techniques. These groundbreaking methods are paving the way for early detection of various diseases, including colorectal cancer and neurological conditions like Parkinson’s. The conversation covers the complexities of breath analysis, including the challenges in identifying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the intricacies of sample collection and analysis. With a focus on large-scale clinical trials, Ilaria emphasizes the potential of breath analysis in transforming diagnostic […]
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    37 mins
  • Sensory Chemistry: Coffee, Whiskey, and Food Analysis with Dr. Jess Howell

    Sensory Chemistry: Coffee, Whiskey, and Food Analysis with Dr. Jess Howell
    Oct 18 2023
    Summary: In this podcast, our guest Jess Howell talks about her experience in the food and beverage industry. She emphasizes the importance of sensitivity for analytical work and mentions working with large (10 to 100 uL) volume injections of whiskey directly into a gas chromatograph! She brings up the advantages of combining different techniques for sample preparation and automation of analyses. Jess also talks about improvements in data analysis and the use of artificial intelligence. She emphasizes that, despite all the advances in analytical chemistry, combining analytical data with sensory data and human experience is still a challenge. The Sniff […]
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    58 mins
  • In the Lab with Emanuela Gionfriddo: A Deep Dive into Micro-extraction with TF-SPME

    In the Lab with Emanuela Gionfriddo: A Deep Dive into Micro-extraction with TF-SPME
    Sep 11 2023
    In this podcast, Emanuela Gionfriddo discusses her work in micro-separation techniques and the analysis of environmental micropollutants and biological samples. Gionfriddo’s lab utilizes Thin-Film Solid Phase Micro Extraction (TF-SPME) to analyze these samples and has proved to be an effective method for analyzing complex samples. In addition, they have also analyzed metals and were able to achieve improved selectivity using special solid phases in the films. Gionfriddo’s work aims to analyze a wide range of compounds in complex samples and further exploit the capabilities of the TF-SPME technique. She also mentions the development of a non-targeted method for liquid […]
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    32 mins
  • The Intriguing World of Maotai Spirits, Micro-GC, and PFAS

    The Intriguing World of Maotai Spirits, Micro-GC, and PFAS
    Apr 5 2023
    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mark Bücking from the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, where he is Head of the Trace Analysis and Environmental […]
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    55 mins
  • Episode 5: Uncovering the Secrets of Whiskey with Kevin MacNamara

    Episode 5: Uncovering the Secrets of Whiskey with Kevin MacNamara
    Feb 28 2023
    Shownotes: >99% of any distilled spirit is comprised of ethanol and water and therefore is of no interest from an analytical organoleptic point of view. Direct injection will detect a […]
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    54 mins
  • Episode 4: 40 Years of Anecdotes from Ralf Bremer

    Episode 4: 40 Years of Anecdotes from Ralf Bremer
    Jan 18 2023
    Shownotes: In this podcast episode we say goodbye to Ralf Bremer (COO of GERSTEL) Ralf Bremer has entered his well-deserved retirement, and shares anecdotes from 40 years at GERSTEL […]
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    48 mins