8 upcoming webinars to empower your research

Discover the latest tools and techniques to expand your research capacity with expert-led presentations on semivolatile organic compound analysis, effective air monitoring, cell therapy manufacturing and more

27 Oct 2022
Georgina Wynne Hughes
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Upcoming SelectScience Webinars

SelectScience® hosts dozens of informative free webinars for scientists every month, featuring world-class speakers at the very forefront of their respective fields. In this regular feature, we highlight the events you won't want to miss over the next week or so, as well as some of our top on-demand webinars.

This week, learn about innovative solutions designed for effective air monitoring, understand hemoglobin A1c measurement and standardization, and discover highlights of various DNA encoded library (DEL) technologies. Learn about screening healthcare professionals for tuberculosis infection and discover how to improve your semivolatile organic compound analysis.

Plus, improve your pipetting technique, understand the connection between diabetes and COVID-19, and learn about approaches to implementing automation in cell therapy manufacturing.

Microbial air monitoring facilitates disease surveillance and outbreak response

Microbial air monitoring facilitates disease surveillance and outbreak response

Learn about the innovative solutions designed for effective air monitoring and see how public health systems around the world have implemented these approaches to monitor COVID-19, as well as other human and animal disease outbreaks.

Monday, October 31, at 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT


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Hemoglobin A1c measurement and standardization

Hemoglobin A1c measurement and standardization

By attending this webinar, participants will be able to explain HbA1c testing and its correlation to historical diabetes patients' clinical outcomes studies, describe the HbA1c standardization process and the current state of HbA1c measurements, and analyze potential analytical and biological interferences affecting HbA1c results.

Monday, October 31, at 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT


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Combining DNA encoded libraries with machine learning to accelerate drug discovery

Combining DNA encoded libraries with machine learning to accelerate drug discovery

This webinar will offer highlights of various DEL technologies with a focus on DNA recorded technologies applied to machine learning (ML). Discover how Anagenex combines its ML model with an iterative learning loop of lab experiments to produce a feedback mechanism that is designed to create a robust drug discovery process.

Tuesday, November 1, at 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT


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TST or IGRA in healthcare workers: The when and the why

TST or IGRA in healthcare workers: The when and the why

Healthcare personnel are at increased risk of tuberculosis (TB) infection. In this webinar, Dr. Wendy Thanassi, professor and Director of Workforce Health at Stanford Medical Center and Hospital, will give an overview of screening healthcare professionals for TB infection.

Tuesday, November 1, at 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT


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How to overcome challenges and improve your semivolatile organic compound analysis

How to overcome challenges and improve your semivolatile organic compound analysis

In this webinar, discover how the new Rxi-SVOCms columns were designed and built from the silica surface up to perform reliably and consistently under the harshest testing conditions. Whether it is PAH analysis in under 10 minutes or a wide calibration range for routine 8270 analysis, there is an Rxi-SVOCms column to meet all needs.

Wednesday, November 2, at 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT

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Pipetting best practices: Eat, sleep, pipette, and repeat

Pipetting best practices: Eat, sleep, pipette, and repeat

This webinar will highlight the pipetting best practices that you can implement in your lab for a faster workflow and greater confidence in your results. Covering crucial topics such as accuracy and precision, pipetting volume and angle, depth of aspiration, and viscous and volatile liquids, this in-depth webinar is highly relevant for a wide range of professionals and applications across academia, biotech, pharma, and clinical diagnostics.

Thursday, November 3, at 15:00 GMT / 16:00 CET / 11:00 EDT / 08:00 PDT


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Approaches to implementing automation in cell therapy manufacturing

Approaches to implementing automation in cell therapy manufacturing

In this webinar, industry experts will discuss various approaches to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing of gene-modified cell therapies at industrial scale. Participants will also learn about the time and cost-saving advantages of implementing a fully automated manufacturing workflow that is regulatory compliant, and will discover the importance of technology as it relates to automation and standardization within cell therapy manufacturing.

Thursday, November 3, at 15:00 GMT / 16:00 CET / 11:00 EDT / 08:00 PDT


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The connection between COVID-19 and diabetes: Where are we headed?

The connection between COVID-19 and diabetes: Where are we headed?

During this discussion of diabetes in the context of COVID-19, Dr. Francine Kaufman will explain why hemoglobin A1c testing is even more important in today’s healthcare landscape. She will also explore the pathophysiology of diabetes, how COVID-19 altered diabetes assessment and management, and how an infection or inflammation interacts with patients with diabetes.

Friday, November 4, at 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT


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Watch our webinars at a time that suits you

Missed one of our webinars? Fortunately, all SelectScience webinars are made available on demand after the live event. Catch up on some of our latest webinars below:

Analysis of the effect of base-pair mismatch on DNA melting temperatures through UV-visible absorption spectroscopy

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Master the balancing act of biologic formulation development with Uncle

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Use of automated HPTLC in the field of lipidomics

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CRISPR without the cut: A novel CRISPR interference system enabling rapid functional gene characterization

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Transforming care with POC testing

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Screening for new therapeutically effective T-cell receptors using cell sorting, nanovial technology, and single-cell RNA sequencing

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Streamline your synthetic biology sample handling steps with automation

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LC Method Migration: Moving Methods to Newer LC Assets Within or Across Labs

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SelectScience runs 10+ webinars a month across various scientific topics, discover more of our upcoming webinars>>

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Gas ChromatographyGas chromatography (GC) is an analytical technique used to separate and quantitate mixtures of small and volatile compounds. Gas chromatographs or GC systems include components such as GC columns, detectors, pumps and autosamplers. Choose from packed or capillary GC columns, flame ionization (FID), photoionization (PID) electron capture detectors and selective or non-selective detectors. Find the best gas chromatographs in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Cell / Tissue CultureCell culture or tissue culture is used to study the biology of cells or tissues and to isolate cellular products in an environment which can be manipulated and well defined. Accurately control your culture environment with bioreactors or culture incubators, bind your cells to a surface or together with an extracellular matrix. 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Find the best cells for your research in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Gas Generators and AnalyzersGas generators are used for supplying or monitoring a regular flow of a high purity gas such as nitrogen, hydrogen or zero air for applications such as gas chromatography. Gas analyzers can be used in supply chain processes and laboratory experiments with portable analyzers for monitoring CO<sub>2</sub> and O<sub>2</sub> levels as well as trace gases. Regular flow can be produced with gas control modules and flow meters. Find the best gas generators and analyzers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Pipettes and DispensersPipettes and dispensers are essential lab equipment used to dispense measured volumes of liquid accurately. 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Find the best labware and lab supplies in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.ImmunologyImmunological techniques measure and characterize immune responses. Immunology kits and analysis systems often use techniques such as ELISA, radioimmunoassay (RIA) and immunodiffusion assays, Immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry. Immunologists use equipment such as flow Cytometers, plate readers, plate washers and fluorescent microscopes.Point-of-CarePoint-of-Care Testing (POCT) or Near Patient Testing (NPT) products are available for urine, blood and other clinical chemistry analyses. 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Microorganisms are a useful research tool as genetic vectors and, in immunology, for antibiotic susceptibility testing, cellular biology and genetics. Microorganisms commonly grow readily in incubators with microbial culture media; this can contain chromogenic supplements to differentiate between cell lines. Estimate your culture’s density of microorganisms with colony counters, or screen and select colonies for desirable clones with automated colony pickers. Additionally, equipment is available to monitor environments for the presence of microbes and identify with microbial identification instruments. Find the best microbiology products in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Artificial Intelligence / Machine LearningArtificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transformative technologies used to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and make data-driven predictions across diverse scientific fields. Automate the analysis of large or complex data sets using AI algorithms and leverage machine learning models to improve diagnostics, accelerate drug discovery, and refine experimental design. Discover the best AI/ML software, platforms, and analytical tools in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare features, read customer reviews, and request pricing directly from manufacturers.DiabetesDiabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, either due to insufficient insulin production or resistance to its effects. Ongoing diabetes innovation focuses on developing better diagnostic tools, treatments, and preventive measures. Browse our peer-reviewed product directory to find the best diabetes diagnostic tools, compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.Air SamplingAir sampling is described as the technique used to capture air for the subsequent purpose of analyzing, typically by thermal desorption, the presence of trace particulates, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs).Pipette CalibrationPipette calibration ensures that pipettes are delivering accurate and precise volumes of liquids, which is essential for high-quality scientific research and diagnostics. Calibration is crucial for ensuring reproducibility and reliability in experiments. Explore pipette calibration tools in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.