In This Episode, Eric Monroe from the Library of Congress discusses the integration of analytical chemistry in cultural heritage preservation. He highlights the use of advanced technologies like multispectral imaging and GC-MS to analyze and conserve historical documents and artifacts, emphasizing the importance of non-destructive methods.

You can read the written interview at:

https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=24378

Find out more about Pittcon 2026!

https://www.pittcon.org

Chapters

0:00 Introduction to Cultural Heritage Preservation

13:38 Non-Destructive Techniques and Technologies

21:33 Multispectral Imaging and Its Applications

30:18 GC-MS in Artifact Analysis

38:23 Pittcon, Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Efforts

44:30 Future Directions in Preservation

#libraryofcongress #culturalheritage #science #analyticalchemistry #ericmonroe

#pittcon #massspectrometry

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In this episode, James J. Collins, a pioneer in synthetic biology, discusses the evolution of the field from its inception to its current state. He highlights key innovations such as genetic toggle switches, paper-based diagnostics, and living therapeutics, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize healthcare and address global challenges.

You can read the written interview at:

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250707/Synthetic-Biology-and-the-Pursuit-of-Living-Diagnostics.aspx

Find out more about Pittcon 2026!

https://www.pittcon.org

Chapters

0:00 Introduction to Synthetic Biology

9:20 Genetic Toggle Switches and Early Innovations

12:45 Paper-Based Diagnostics and Global Health

20:15 Living Therapeutics and Future Directions

24:05 AI and Machine Learning in Synthetic Biology

25:25 Global Impact and Future Prospects

#syntheticbiology #genetics #diagnostics #livingtherapeutics #genetictoggleswitches #genomics #science #pittcon

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Dominic Gostick, CTO of PerkinElmer, discusses the company's recent transformations and innovations in scientific instrumentation. He highlights the launch of new products like the QSight® 500 and the Spotlight™ Aurora FTIR Microscope, emphasizing their applications in environmental and food safety testing.

You can read the written interview at:

https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=24384

Find out more about Pittcon 2026!

https://www.pittcon.org

Chapters

0:00 Introduction to Perkin Elmer's Transformation

4:25 New Product Launches: QSight® 500

8:40 Spotlight™ Aurora Microscope and Applications

13:45 Focus on Usability and AI

17:25 Sustainability and Performance

18:36 Pittcon, Networking and Industry Trends

#perkinelmer #massspectrometry #science #microscopy #lcms #laboratory #chemistry #analyticalscience #pittcon

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