The 2008 EAS technical program will highlight the many ways analytical chemists contribute to the well being and success of the communities around them and participate in problem solving across a multitude of scientific fields. The program will be solidly rooted in topics of concern in today’s world such as biofuels, counterfeit drugs, environmental problems, food safety, and the new challenges facing analytical chemistry in a global economy.

Invited sessions will reflect the growing presence of vibrational spectroscopy in industrial applications, highlighting developments in portable instrumentation. Also included will be strong programs in Separation Science, Mass Spectrometry, and NMR. The pharmaceutical analysis sessions will emphasize bioanalysis, automation, metabonomics, and the concept of quality by design. This year’s theme in the art and conservation sessions will be mobile instrumentation. Other applications will comprise forensics, surface science, catalysts, biology, immunochemistry, and industrial hygiene. Sensors, electrochemistry, chemometrics, and microscopy will also be represented.

To complement the invited program, EAS offers contributed presentations in both oral and poster format. Contributed sessions are a central part of the program and year after year demonstrate the dynamism of the analytical chemistry community. It is your opportunity to share your research and applications with other scientists, hear new ideas, keep current with technical developments, and learn from your colleagues. EAS is also your source for continuing education through our offerings of short courses and workshops. Check the EAS website at www.EAS.org often for news on abstract submission deadlines and other important information.

I invite you to join us for another successful symposium where we will focus on addressing the issues and questions from the supplier to the end-user, offering the most practical information that will provide immediate benefits to you.