The Making Labs Work Podcast aims to turn private know-how into an edutainment podcast for analytical chemistry by interviewing experts in the field. Join Kurt Thaxton and Jan Garbe-Immel as they investigate deeper into analytical challenges and mysteries such as why copy paper may smell like cat urine or why trash may end up smelling like strawberries.
The Making Labs Work Podcast releases monthly.
Episode 1: A Talk with Mark Jordi from Jordi Labs 63 analytical techniques to Choose From
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 […]
14 Dec 2023
Breath Analysis: A Non-Invasive Method for Early Disease Detection
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 […]
18 Oct 2023
Sensory Chemistry: Coffee, Whiskey, and Food Analysis with Dr. Jess Howell
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 […]
11 Sept 2023
In the Lab with Emanuela Gionfriddo: A Deep Dive into Micro-extraction with TF-SPME
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 […]
5 Apr 2023
The Intriguing World of Maotai Spirits, Micro-GC, and PFAS
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 […]
28 Feb 2023
Episode 5: Uncovering the Secrets of Whiskey with Kevin MacNamara
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 […]
18 Jan 2023
Episode 4: 40 Years of Anecdotes from Ralf Bremer
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 […]
14 Dec 2022
Episode 3: Fingerprints of Hops
Show Notes: A talk with Damien Steyer about fingerprints of hops, how to extract the aroma with Twister and how to automate the brewing process on an autosampler. […]
14 Nov 2022
Episode 002 – Fungus can make organic side-streams smell like wild strawberries
A talk with Dr. Marco Fraatz about the production and analytics of aroma –compounds and their challenges. The research of the Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology spans a […]
6 Jun 2022
Episode 1: A Talk with Mark Jordi from Jordi Labs
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.
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