Two New Posters at SOFT 2010 (Booth #9,10,11)

At the 2010 annual meeting of Society of Forensic Toxicologists, held in Richmond, VA, UCT Inc. will be presenting two new posters. This work has been performed in collaboration with a major crime laboratory facility. These posters demonstrate the wide range versatility of the world renowned Clean Screen DAU SPE column.

The first poster describes the use of this SPE column for analyzing both Psilocybin and Psilocin in urine using LC-MS/MS. Until now, analysts facing a "magic mushroom" intoxication have only been able to determine the concentrations of the metabolite either by GC-MS or LC-MS/MS using SPE, but with this new methodology they will be able to perform analyses providing valuable data on both compounds.

The second poster describes the analysis of Phenazepam in a whole blood sample. Although relatively uncommon in this country, this drug has been found in Central Europe. More recently, it has been found in drugs/driving cases in the US. The information contained in the poster will help analysts perform an efficient procedure using the famous Clean Screen SPE column.

We will be located at Booths #9,10,11. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Innovative ethyl glucuronide study on camels

UCT would like to offer congratulations to Dr. I.Wasfi of the Camel Racing Laboratory, part of the Forensic Science Facility in Abu Dhabi. Dr Wasfi has just published an innovative study on the pharmacokinetics of Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) in the camel (Vet. J. July 2010). In the middle east, the camel is an important part of animal racing family along with horses. UCT has a long, established history in the support of racing animal testing facilities around the world. This study employs the world reknowned UCT EtG SPE column. Although this SPE sorbent is much more well known for hair ETG analysis, this study shows its effectiveness in the area of blood analysis.
Further details of this SPE column can be found on the website: www.unitedchem.com or calling 1-800-385-3153.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry

As the 2010 Nobel Prize (Chemistry) has just been announced, UCT would like to offer congratulations to Prof. Heck from the University of Delaware for his pioneering work in the field of Palladium chemistry. Professor Heck was one of the teachers of Dr. Wayne King (Synthesis Section - UCT Specialities) whilst he was at the university. Dr. King went on from this institution to develop his skills in the area of Silane Chemsitry, and is now a integral part of UCT Specialty Chemical Section which offers the highest quality Silanes and Organosilanes (including derivatizing reagents (BSTFA/MTBSTA) to the scientific community world wide.

Tobacco Science Research Conference (October 12-13)

This meeting brings together tobacco research scientsits from across the United States and beyond. Attending will be UCT's most senior representatives: Michael Telepchak (President and CEO) and Phillip Spraker (a senior represenative of UCT). Together Mike and Phil will be presenting work developed by UCT.

UCT has a long and valuable history in the field of Tobacco related research, thus it is proud and honored to be not only in attendance, but to be presenting work for the benefit of the scientists actively engaged in tobacco research. Scientists will find the range of materials, applications, and methods at the cutting edge of research. Mike and Phil will also be on hand to answer questions, and address queries regarding UCT's sorbents and their applications.

UCT attending AOAC International (September 26-29)

As the market leader in the provision of SPE/QuEChERS materials, methods and applications, UCT members will be attending the forthcoming AOAC International meeting in Orlando, Florida. (September 26-29 2010) This meeting brings together environmental scientists from around the world.

UCT is proud of its record in the development, application, and innovation in the area of solid phase sorbents for environmental testing laboratories and will be present to discuss the newest approaches and innovations. UCT will be represented by Don Shelly and Hocine Omari, two of UCT's most experienced representatives. Together Don and Hocine will be on hand to answer any questions, help with queries, and assist scientists at any level in the wide field of environmental analysis.

LC-MS/MS Course at NYS DCJS (September 27-28)

Dr. Michael Coyer will be presenting extraction methods and applications (UCT) at the forthcoming LC-MS/MS course organized in collaboration with DCJS (NYS). As UCT is at the forefront of development of SPE analytical materials for Forensic Toxicology laboratories using both GC-MS and Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Dr.Coyer will be explaining the high quality extractions that can be performed using UCT's world renowned products.

UCT's SPE sorbents have been widely recognized in the field of LC-MS/MS as giving lower matrix effects, limits of detection,and quantification when applied to biological samples such as post mortem specimens. UCT is always happy to collaborate with agencies such as DCJS in order to advance the education of forensic scientists to not only understand the science of SPE but to advance their techniques in the isolation, identification, and quantification of drugs/ metabolites in biological samples. Presently, the Clean Screen® and Styre Screen® solid phase extraction columns are used in New York State in Medical Examiners and Crime Laboratory settings. This meeting, with its emphasis on applications of LC-MS/MS, will demonstrate the wide range of analyses that can performed on UCT materials, supported by Dr.Coyer's presentation on extraction techniques.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Seminar - September 17th

As the world leader in SPE products and methologies, UCT is always proud to assist scientists in the field of Forensic Toxicology understand and advance their understanding of the science of SPE and related techniques. UCT in collaboration with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SCLED) is providing a cost free seminar hosted by Philip Spraker, a senor representative of UCT for many years and Dr. Jeff Hackett for the purpose of continuing the professional development of forensic toxicologists in the South Carolina region. With the publication of NAS report on Forensic Science in USA, UCT is always willing to provide educational support to facilities such as the seminar with SCLED scientists to maintain their accredited status.