5th Annual Mole Spectroscopy in Practice: Molecular Spectroscopy Inside and Outside of the Lab

Spectroscopy is presenting a symposium titled “Molecular Spectroscopy Inside and Outside of the Lab,” hosted with the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS) and the Coblentz Society. The program includes new technologies and applications for vibrational spectroscopy, such as laboratory, process, and field use of spectroscopic instruments.

Register Free: https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spec_w/molecular-2025

Event Overview:

We are hosting this symposium with the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS) and the Coblentz Society, focusing on Molecular Spectroscopy Inside and Outside of the Lab. The program includes new technologies and applications for vibrational spectroscopy, such as laboratory, process, and field use of spectroscopic instruments.


Key Learning Objectives

• To familiarize the attendees with the most recent and important spectroscopic methods.
  
• To describe the technologies and techniques used for advanced spectroscopy techniques.
  
• To describe the current applications trends and cover the basics of sample preparation and analysis methods
  

Who Should Attend

Everyone interested in current trends in spectroscopic instrumentation and applications, whether users, technologists, or technical managers

 Full Event Agenda
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025: Inside the Lab

Morning session, 11:00 am—1:00 pm EDT

11:00 am EDT Transforming protein analytics to enable better therapeutics
Belinda Pastrana, Chief Scientific & Technical Officer and Founder, Protein Dynamic Solutions, Inc.

11:30 am EDT Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Imaging with Stimulated Raman Scattering
Conor L. Evans, Associate Professor, Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital 
  
12:00 pm EDT On field and laboratory applications of Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy in heritage science
Alberto Lux, PhD student, CNR-ISPC, Sapienza Università di Roma 
  
12:30 pm EDT Question-and-answer period with all the speakers in the session
1:00 pm EDT Session close


Afternoon Session, 2:00 pm EDT

Leading instrument suppliers give educational 20-minute talks addressing applications, tips, and best practices in the use of vibrational spectroscopy.

2:00 pm EDT Clear Peaks, Clear Solvents: Broadband Spectroscopy for Process Chemistry
Derek Guenther, Senior Product Scientist, Ocean Optics
 
2:30 pm EDT Synergizing FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy: A Brief Introduction and Industrial Applications
Sudhir Dahal, Product Manager, Raman Spectroscopy, Thermo Fisher Scientific 


Thursday, July 24th, 2025: Outside the Lab

Morning session, 11:00 am—1:00 pm EDT

11:00 am EDT In-field, Vapor Threat Identification Using FT-IR Spectroscopy in Mounted or Dismounted Modalities
David W. Schiering, 908 Devices Fellow, 908 Devices, Inc.  

11:30 am EDT Printed Smartphone Spectrophotometer
Joel Destino, Creighton University

12:00 pm EDT Field Hazardous Materials Measurements
Pakorn Patimenta, Detective Sergeant with the New Jersey State Police’s Hazardous Materials Response Unit

12:30 pm EDT Question-and-answer period with all the speakers in the session
1:00 pm EDT Session close


Afternoon Session, 2:00 pm EDT

Leading instrument suppliers give educational 20-minute talks addressing applications, tips, and best practices in the use of vibrational spectroscopy.

2:00 pm EDT Chemical Insights Everywhere: Raman Spectroscopy in Your Hand, Your Lab, and Your Process
Adam J. Hopkins, Spectroscopy Product Manager, Metrohm USA

2:30 pm EDT Presentation Title
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Register Free: https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spec_w/molecular-2025