ASMS 2026
San Diego Convention Center, CA
May 31 - June 4 | Booth 802
Chromatography Innovation, Delivered.
Launching June 2026
Frances Morris, MS
Lead Product Development Scientist, Molecular Testing Labs
BREAKFAST SEMINAR
Achieving Longer LC‑MS/MS Uptime with Advanced Column Design
Tuesday, June 2nd | 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
San Diego Convention Center | Room 33C
Overview
HPLC column durability is essential for laboratories running high-throughput, multi-analyte LC-MS/MS workflows. In this seminar, Endrix Kinetex columns, designed with innovative hardware to extend column lifetime, are compared to standard Kinetex columns. A comprehensive 75 analyte urine toxicology panel was used to demonstrate how advanced hardware design improves longevity, robustness, and increases uptime.
What You’ll Learn
- Recognize the impact of hardware design on HPLC column lifetime, backpressure and performance.
- Compare the lifetime of Endrix Kinetex vs. standard Kinetex columns.
- Discover insights for improving LC-MS/MS uptime and reducing column replacement.
Frances Morris is the Lead Product Development Scientist at Molecular Testing Labs, specializing in LC-MS/MS assay development and analytical method validation for clinical and translational applications. Her research focuses on developing robust mass spectrometry–based methods to enable accurate biomarker quantification and support innovative diagnostic testing. Frances developed her interest in analytical chemistry during her undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, where she received the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Analytical Chemistry Undergraduate Award. She later earned her M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Utah under the mentorship of Prof. Joel Harris, where her graduate research focused on a single-molecule kinetics study of DNA-aptamer binding utilizing total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy. She began her career at a bioanalytical CRO in Salt Lake City and now has over eight years of experience in LC-MS/MS method development, validation, and implementation in regulated laboratory environments.
Find us at the SCIEX Hospitality Suite
Pacific Ballroom 18 & 19
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Experience our products, and enjoy entertainment starting at 8:00 PM each night.
POSTER SESSIONS
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM | JUNE 1 - 4
Meet our scientific experts and learn about the latest advances in separation science with insights you can apply directly to your lab.
POSTER
PRESENTER
DATE | LOCATION
Systematic LC Method Development: A Case Study on Mupirocin
Global Marketing, Phenomenex
Monday, June 1
Practical LC-MS Analysis of NDSRIs Using Biphenyl Selectivity
Business Development, Phenomenex
Monday, June 1
Evaluation of Inert Chemical Vapor Deposition Coatings on Column Hardware for Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Applications
Scientist, Research and Open Innovation, Phenomenex
Tuesday, June 2
Size Exclusion Coupled with Mass Spectrometry (SEC-MS) for Early OAR Characterization of Antibody – Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs)
Business Development, Phenomenex
Tuesday, June 2
Overcoming Sensitivity and Recovery Challenges in Quantitation of Conjugated Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Using Clarity OTX Pro SPE Kits
Senior Market Development Manager, Biopharma
Tuesday, June 2
LC-MS/MS Analysis of Ultra-short Chain PFAS in Tomatoes Using a LunaPolar Pesticides HPLC Column
Global Product Management, Phenomenex
Tuesday, June 2
A LC-MS Ready Size Exclusion Chromatographic Platform Method for Oligonucleotide and mRNA Identification
Senior Director, Global Marketing & GC Business Unit Manager, Phenomenex
Tuesday, June 2
Optimization of Chromatographic Resolution of Individual DAR Species in Native RPLC-HRMS Rapid Characterization of Antibody Drug Conjugates
Principal Scientific Advisor, R&D, Phenomenex
Wednesday, June 3
Systematic GC Method Development: A Case Study on Pesticide Residues
HPLC Account Manager, Phenomenex
Wednesday, June 3
Comparative Lifetime Evaluation of Kinetex Endrix vs. Standard Kinetex Columns for a Pain Management Drugs Panel Analysis by LC-MS/MS
Global Product Management, Phenomenex
Thursday, June 4
Characterizations of Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates Utilizing Robust SEC and IEX LC Separations and UV, MALS and MS Detection Strategies
Scientist, Phenomenex
Thursday, June 4
Credibility in Modern Science: How Researchers Can Evaluate What to Trust
Global Marketing, Phenomenex
Thursday, June 4
Size Exclusion Coupled with Mass Spectrometry (SEC-MS) for Early OAR Characterization of Antibody–Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs)
Senior Application Scientist, Phenomenex
Thursday, June 4
Methylmalonic Acid in Serum by LC-MS/MS for Clinical Research Using Supported Liquid Extraction
Clinical/Forensic Toxicology, Phenomenex
Thursday, June 4
