WG1. Objectives
The main aim of WG1 is to disseminate the fundamentals, new developments and breakthrough applications of sample preparation methods.
Dissemination of this information is through:
- Organization of Special Issues in the Journal "Advances in Sample Preparation" by Elsevier and Special Sessions in International Conferences
- Contribution of articles in Science Magazines
- Independent publications in Scientific Journals
- Presentations in International Conferences
Members of WG1 are also encouraged to collaborate with other “distant” disciplines, and transfer and exchange knowledge across borders.
The Sample Prep Task Task Force and Network collaborates with "The Analytical Scientist".
To join WG1, click here and follow the instructions.
WG1. Leaders
Trine Grønhaug Halvorsen is Professor of Pharmaceutical Analysis at the University of Oslo, Norway. Her research develops novel sampling and sample‑preparation tools and strategies for mass‑spectrometric determination of proteins—biomarkers, biopharmaceuticals, and doping agents—in biological matrices. She focuses on enabling robust detection of low‑level proteins in small sample volumes using smart sampling materials that integrate steps such as tryptic proteolysis or affinity capture.
Giorgia Purcaro holds a degree in Food Science and Technology and a Ph.D. in Food Science at the University of Udine (Italy). She did her postdoc at the University of Messina and at Dartmouth College (USA) before being appointed as Analytical Chemistry professor at the University of Liége (Belgium). Main research topics: multidimensional separation techniques (LC-GC, GCxGC, LC-GCxGC); sample preparation; food contaminants (including MOSH&MOAH); volatiles analysis.
Laura Righetti is an Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry at Wageningen University and Research (The Netherlands). Her research focuses on developing advanced sample-preparation and detection methods using high-end mass spectrometry for comprehensive characterization of food and plant matrices. She is particularly interested in integrating ion mobility mass spectrometry into metabolomics workflows to reduce solvent consumption and accelerate analyses through orthogonal gas-phase separation.
