PITTCON 2015 SHORT COURSES BY DATETuesday, March 10 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)#98 Analytical Organic Mass Spectrometry (William Budde, USEPA (retired))#93 Attack the Variance, Course 1: Tools to Understand Variance in Analytical Methods(Qiang Wang / Christian Wold, SABIC (China)/Xiaofeng Yu, SABIC (China) Research &Development Co., Ltd)#25 Auditing GMP Regulated Laboratories: Preparation and Execution (Bob McDowall /Chris Burgess, McDowall Consulting)#49 Conducting Effective Investigations of Out of Specification and AtypicalLaboratory Results: Using Root Cause Analysis and CAPA to Close Them Quicklyand Keep Them from Coming Back (Greg Martin, Complectors Consulting)#39 LC/MS Strategies for the Identification of Impurities, Degradants, andMetabolites (Mike Lee, Milestone Development Services/Graham McGibbon, AdvancedChemistry Development + Text $90.00)#81 LIMS and ELN: How to Select, Plan and Implement the Right Software Solutionsfor Your Laboratory (Brad Lord, CSols Inc./Kurt Robak, CSols, Inc.)#55 Measurement Uncertainty Part 2 - Intermediate (Bernard King, Consultant)#74 Safety in the Laboratory Part 2 (James Kaufman, The Laboratory Safety Institute +Text $74.00)#156 Solventless Sample Preperation Techniques for Mass Spectrometric Analysis(Gyorgy Vas, Intertek)#134 Technical Writing at Work (Steven Schultz, Writing at Work, Inc)#40 Time Management for Scientists (Rick Parmely, Polished and Professional LLC)#151 Validation of IT Systems (Siri Helene Segalstad, Segalstad Consulting)Tuesday, March 10 (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)#43 Basic HPLC Method Development (Fredric Rabel, ChromHELP, LLC)#64 Coaching as a Powerful Leadership Tool (Janice Sabatine, Avanti Strategies)#68 Cultural Heritage and Hyperspectral Imaging: Learning-by-Cases (GiuseppeBonifazi, Sapienza - Università di Roma)#58 How to Select an ICP-Mass Spectrometer: The Most Important AnalyticalConsiderations (Robert Thomas, Scientific Solutions + Text $80.00)#60 Injection Techniques in Gas Chromatography (Jaap de Zeeuw, Restek)#160 Ion Mobility Spectrometry and IMS-Mass Spectrometry (Herbert Hill,Washington State University)#13 Measurement and Interpretation of pH in Aqueous and Non-Aqueous Solutionsand Other Stuff (Bill Tindall, Analytical Science Solutions)#31 Problems with FT-IR Spectra and How to Avoid Them (Ellen Miseo /Jenni Briggs)Tuesday, March 10 (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)#44 HPLC and TLC Analysis of Herbal Medicines/ Supplements for Purity and Content(Fredric Rabel, ChromHELP, LLC)#59 Implementation of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) New Chapters and on Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceutical Products andDietary Supplements (Robert Thomas, Scientific Solutions + Text $80.00)#90 Instrument Control Fundamentals (Shawn Shaw, National Instruments)#21 Introduction to Two-Dimensional X-ray Diffraction (Bob He, Bruker AXS + Text$120.00)#69 Morphology in Closed Domains and Nano-particles Characterization (GiuseppeBonifazi, Sapienza - Università di Roma)#65 Overcoming Your Resistance to Change (Janice Sabatine, Avanti Strategies)#77 Particle Size and Zeta Potential Characterization of Nano Particles (AnastasiaMorfesis, Malvern Instruments)#79 Sampling for Particle Size Analysis (Alan Rawle, Malvern Instruments Inc./UlfNobbmann, Malvern Instruments Inc)#72 The Dimensions of Color (Marke Reid, Lovibond Tintometer)#161 Using Social Media to Meet your Business Goals (Megan Cavanaugh, CSols, Inc.)#101 Computer Systems Validation (CSV) Script Writing Workshop(Kurt Robak, CSols, Inc.)Tuesday, March 10 / Wednesday, March 11One and a Half Day Courses (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)#100 Compliant Analysis of Hazardous Liquid and Solid Wastes Using ICP-AES, MS andMIP - Sampling and Leaching Tests, Risk Assessment and Recycling (Isaac Brenner /Daniel Solomon, Brenner Scientific)#54 Introduction to Multivariate Statistics and Dynamic Multivariate Analysis (JoseAndrade, University of A Corunna/Mikael Kubista)Tuesday, March 10 / Wednesday, March 11Two-Day Course (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)#76 Atomic Force Microscopy, a Toolkit for Nanoscale Characterization: From BasicModes to Advanced Applications (Dalia Yablon, SurfaceChar/Greg Haugstad, + Text$110.00)Wednesday, March 11 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)#143 Analytical Sampling and Sample Preparation (Douglas Raynie, South DakotaState University)#94 Attack the Variance, Course 2: Strategies for Building Robust Analytical Methods(Christian Wold, Sabic Innovative Plastics/Nancy Jestel, SABICInnovative Plastics)#107 Basic GC Analysis of Petroleum and Petrochemicals (Matthew Klee, XOAssociates LLC)#28 Confidence in Analytical Results and Measurement Uncertainty (ChristopherBurgess, Burgess Analytical Consultancy Limited)#128 Highlights of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) & FDA Directives(Shib Mookherjea, ValQual International)#26 How QC Laboratories can Comply with Both 21 CFR 11 and EU GMP Annex 11Regulations (Bob McDowall, McDowall Consulting)#75 How To Be A More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (James Kaufman, TheLaboratory Safety Institute + Text $74.00)#62 Internal Auditing and Root Cause Analysis (Robert Knake, The American Associationfor Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA))#114 Introduction to Chromatography of Proteins, Peptides, and Related Molecules(Thomas Wheat, Waters)#71 Introduction to Laboratory Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs):A Systems Based Approach (David Bliesner, Delphi Analytical Services, Inc.)#99 Practical Introduction to Near IR and Raman Spectroscopy (Fred Long,Spectroscopic Solutions)#104 Project Management for Scientists (Nancy Karaszkiewicz/Louise Harris)#116 Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) and Other Solventless Sampling and SamplePreparation Technologies for Laboratory and On-Site (Barbara Bojko, Universityof Waterloo)#117 Spectroscopic Measurements of Organic and Inorganic Nanomaterials for Energy(Sivaram Arepalli, National Institute of Aerospace)#135 Validation, Verification and Transfer of Analytical Methods for PharmaceuticalProducts (Kim Huynh-Ba, Pharmalytik + Text $180.00)Visit www.pittcon.org for up-to-date short course information including short courses by application.12
PITTCON 2015 SHORT COURSES BY DATEWednesday, March 11 (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)#141 Digital Imaging for Materials and Products Characterization: Laboratory ScaleApplications (Giuseppe Bonifazi, Sapienza - Università di Roma)#45 Hydrophilic Interaction Chromatography (HILIC) – Companion to Reversed PhaseHPLC (Fredric Rabel, ChromHELP, LLC)#82 Protein, Polymer and Nanoparticle Characterization by Light ScatteringTechniques (Sigrid Kuebler, Wyatt Technology)#14 Selection and Preparation of Buffers for Aqueous and Partially Aqueous Solvents,for Example, LC Mobile Phases and Reaction Mixtures (Bill Tindall, AnalyticalScience Solutions)#124 Thin Film and Surface Analysis by X-Ray Scattering (Scott Speakman, PANalytical)Wednesday, March 11 (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)#142 Imaging Based Morphology: Fundamentals (Giuseppe Bonifazi, Sapienza -Università di Roma)#102 Laboratory Workflow Reengineering for a LIMS or ELN Implementation (KurtRobak, CSols, Inc.)#130 Maintaining the Validated State of Analytical Laboratory Instrumentation inGMP/GLP Environments (Freddie Maisonet, PCI)Wednesday, March 11 / Thursday, March 12One and a Half Day Course (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)#96 Countercurrent Chromatography and Related Techniques (Martha Knight,CC Biotech LLC/Gilda Leitao, University of Rio de Janeiro)Wednesday, March 11 / Thursday, March 12Two-Day Courses (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)#27 Basic Theory, Instrumentation and Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopy(Raman, Mid-Infrared and Near-Infrared) in Materials Science (Heinz Siesler,University of Duisburg-Essen)#146 How to Develop Validated HPLC Methods: Rational Design with Practical Statisticsand Troubleshooting (Brian Bidlingmeyer, Agilent)#147 ISO 17025 Preparing for Lab Accreditation (Siri Helene Segalstad,Segalstad Consulting)Thursday, March 12 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)#145 Green Analytical Chemistry (Douglas Raynie, South Dakota State University)#80 How to Get Into (and Out of) Trouble with FDA (David Bliesner, Delphi AnalyticalServices, Inc.)#50 Impurities in Pharmaceuticals - A Survey Course (Bernard Olsen, OlsenPharmaceutical Consulting)#168 Introduction to Data Processing, Analysis, and Visualization for ComprehensiveTwo-Dimensional Chromatography with GC Image (Stephen Reichenbach, UNLComputer Science & Engineering Department)#30 Laboratory Deviation Management & CAPA (Christopher Burgess, Burgess AnalyticalConsultancy Limited)#29 Meeting FDA & EU Requirements for Data Integrity in GMP Laboratories (BobMcDowall, McDowall Consulting)#138 Qualification and Validation of Laboratory Instruments and Equipmentfor Regulatory and QS Compliance (IQ, OQ, PQ) (Shib Mookherjea,ValQual International)#115 Side Illuminated Optical Fibers as a Multiplexing Element of SpectroscopicSystems (Claudio Egalon, Science & Sensors Technologies)#139 Solid-State Light Sources: Utilize the Benefits of Light Emitting Diodes and LaserDiodes (Mirek Macka, University of Tasmania)#152 Trace Level Method Validation in the Pharmaceutical Industry - Practical Aspectsof Method Validation (Gyorgy Vas, Intertek)#105 What to Do During an FDA Inspection (Louise Harris / Nancy Karaszkiewicz)Thursday, March 12 (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)#56 A Hands-On Example on How to Develop a PLS Regression Model (Jose Andrade,University of A Corunna)#121 Delivering a Successful Laboratory Informatics Project (Jeff Policastro,CSols, Inc.)#126 Developing and Implementing Calibration Programs (Andy Ferrell, PCI)#129 Justifying Your LIMS/ELN: The Two “Q’s” (Howard Rosenberg, CSols, Inc.)#149 Laboratory Renovation for Safety, Efficiency, and User Experience Improvement(Katherine Temple, CSols)#133 Separations: Fundamentals of Advanced Gel Permeation & Size ExclusionChromatography Detection (Ulf Nobbmann, Malvern)#123 Staying Ahead of the Curve: How Corporate Social Responsibility Can Help yourLab and your Bottom Line (Elyssa Litchfield, CSols Inc. )#118 Techsalence - Sales for the Technical Team - Scientists, Engineers and Techieswho Interact with Customers (Dan Kirsch, Triton Consulting, LLC)#137 Writing for Excellent Customer Service & Support (Steven Schultz, Writing at Work,Inc)Thursday, March 12 (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)#154 Automating the Lab: LEAN Lab Operations and Integrated Lab InformaticsSystems (Geoff Turnbull, CSols, Inc.)#136 Maintaining Calibration Programs – Compliance Perspective (483s, WarningLetters and Consent Decree) (Andy Ferrell, PCI)#150 Optical Rheology: How to use Light Scattering to Obtain G’ and G” from the MeanSquare Displacement (Ulf Nobbmann, Malvern)#131 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics for the Analytical Scientist (MarcelMusteata, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)#140 Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules - Basic Principles (Bernhard Dringenberg,BJD-analytics)#132 Practical Pyrolysis-GC/MS for Polymer and Material Characterization (Terry Ramus,Diablo Analytical, Inc.)#120 Video Crash Course for Science Marketers: Learn to Use Video to Increase Sales,Improve Efficiency and Satisfy Customers (Alan Marnett, BenchFly)Visit www.pittcon.org for up-to-date short course information including short courses by application.13