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Technical Specialist, Phenomenex

Any scientist who is interested in Solid Phase Extraction as a sample preparation technique  or anyone interested in improving their SPE extraction method recovery and reproducibility.

Laura Ward is a Technical Specialist for the Asia-Pacific region with Phenomenex, located in New Zealand. She completed an Honours thesis in the field of Geochemistry at the University of Sydney, Australia where she discovered a love for Analytical Chemistry. Following her academic pursuits, Laura joined Phenomenex Australia as a Technical Sales Consultant where she supported various industries and laboratories. After 5 years and a move to New Zealand, she has joined the Phenomenex Technical Team where she supports scientists globally with their method development, troubleshooting and application support. In her spare time Laura enjoys being outdoors in the New Zealand countryside and cooking from scratch, most recently venturing into cheesemaking! 

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Sr. Technical Specialist, Phenomenex

Kevin Zhao has 5 years of experience in biochemistry research, 4 years of Protein/Cancer research with the CSULA-City of Hope Cancer Collaborative, and over 12 years with Phenomenex. Mr. Zhao is a member of a global Technical Support Team, providing problem-solving, troubleshooting, and application assistance for customers worldwide in the fields of chromatography (liquid and gas) and sample preparation. The industries he supports include pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, clinical research and toxicology, food safety, environmental analysis, fuels, and specialty chemicals.

Mr. Zhao received his B.S. in Biology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, his M.S. in Biochemistry from California State University, Los Angeles, and an MBA from the University of the Incarnate Word.