LCGC EUROPE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: The Chromatographic Society’s 60thAnniversary Supplement

A special supplement organised by The Chromatographic Society (ChromSoc) in collaboration with “LCGC Europe” to celebrate ChromSoc’s Diamond Jubilee and the evolution of separation science in this sixty-year period.

Introduction to the ChromSoc 60th Anniversary Supplement
Paul Ferguson (President, The Chromatographic Society; Astrazeneca (Macclesfield))
An introduction to the supplement celebrating sixty years of the Chromatographic
Society (ChromSoc).

The Chromatographic Society: Past, Present and Future
Paul Ferguson (President, The Chromatographic Society; Astrazeneca (Macclesfield))
An overview of the evolution of ChromSoc from the beginning to the present.

10 Years On: The changing face of the Chromatographic Society and Chromatography in a changing world
Chris Bevan, Meetings Organiser, The Chromatographic Society
A look at changes that have occurred in separation science since ChromSoc’s 50th Anniversary
supplement.

Progress in LC for Complex Biological Samples - Smaller, Better, Faster
Ian Wilson (ChromSoc Martin Medallist and former President) Imperial College, University of London; Rob Plumb (Waters).
An overview of how to analyse complex samples from leading experts in the field.

ChromSoc activities: 12-day National Symposia
Chris Bevan (Meetings Organiser, The Chromatographic Society), W John Lough (University of Sunderland)
A review of some of the recent events that ChromSoc organised in the UK.

Past Contributions and Future Visions
Various Contributors
Leading chromatography vendors give their views on the past and future of separation science.

Advances in Microcolumm and Related Separation Technologies: A Review
Paul Ferguson (President, The Chromatographic Society; Astrazeneca (Macclesfield))
A review of the recent ChromSoc meeting in London on advances in microcolumn technologies and related techniques.

ChromSoc activities: ChromSoc at International Meetings
Chris Bevan (Meetings Organiser, The Chromatographic Society), W John Lough (University of Sunderland) (with supporting information from Ted Adlard (Hon Life Member, The Chromatographic Society)
An overview of ChromSoc’s presence at international meetings.

ChromSoc activities: The Reid International Bioanalytical Forum
Tony Edge (Agilent Technologies, UK), Derek Stevenson and Ray Briggs (both Reid International Bioanalytical Forum syndicate)

A look at the evolution of the Reid International Bioanalytical Forum.

The High Impact Chromatographic Developments of the Past 60 Years
W John Lough (University of Sunderland) in conversation with friends (Lindner, Adlard, Handley and Bevan)from academia and industry.
Personal views from leading practitioners on the developments that have had the highest
impact on separation science.

ChromSoc Activities: Medals
Chris Bevan (Meetings Organiser, The Chromatographic Society), W John Lough (University of Sunderland
The authorsreflect on ChromSoc medals and the list of distinguished ChromSoc Medal winners.

Impact of Chromatography on Life and Society
Tony Edge (Agilent Technologies, UK)
The importance of separation science for society is discussed.

ChromSoc Activities: Academic Support
Karen Rome (AstraZeneca, Macclesfield, UK)
A look at the opportunities ChromSoc offers students.

Back to the Future
Peter Myers (Martin Gold Medallist, 2016; University of Liverpool, UK)
Peter Myers looks into his chromatographic crystal ball to find out what the future holds
for separation scientists.