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Overview of Webinars
Thursday, February 9th
11:00 AM SGT
Thursday, February 16th
11:00 AM SGT
Novel Oligonucleotide Sample Clean-up and Method Optimizations
Harmonization of Ph.Eur. 2.2.46 and USP 621 – New allowed adjustments
Speaker: Mihir Thakar – Global Product Manager, Phenomenex 
Speaker: Dr. Heiko Behr, Senior Business Development Manager, Phenomenex
Key Learning Points:

  • Introduction to oligonucleotides and the chromatographic challenges that arise when working with them 
  • Optimization of Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) methods for clean-up of different types of oligonucleotides 
  • Improved SPE method recommendations for small sample volumes 
  • Recommendations for the chromatography for diverse oligos 
Key Learning Points:

  • Harmonization of Ph. Eur. Chapter 2.2.46 and USP 621 
  • Adjustment of Chromatographic Conditions 
  • Regulations of Isocratic and Gradient Elution in HPLC 
  • Criteria for System Suitability 
Meet Our Speakers
Mihir Thakar
Global Product Manager, Phenomenex 
Dr. Heiko Behr
Senior Business Development Manager, Phenomenex Europe
Mihir Thakar holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology. He has over a decade of experience working with various biopharma companies in the area of characterization of therapeutic peptides, proteins, and oligonucleotides. He has been working for Phenomenex for the last 4 years, serveng in various functions including Business Development Manager for Biologics. At present, he is the Global Product Manager for the Biopharma Sample Prep segment, taking care of current as well as new product development for Biopharma Sample Preparation product line. 
Dr. Heiko Behr is currently European Pharmaceutical Senior Business Development Manager at Phenomenex. He has over 30 years of experience in Chromatography. His primary responsibilities are consulting with Pharmaceutical Scientists to determine the best implementation of new HPLC technologies. He is also giving educational seminars about Method Development, Troubleshooting, System Optimizations etc.. In addition he is responsible for Ph. Eur. Projects at Phenomenex globally. Prior to joining Phenomenex Dr. Behr graduated with a Diplom in Chemistry at University of Kassel and received his PhD in Analytical Chemistry at Technical University of Munich under the advisement of Professor Harun Parlar, with the main focus being Chromatography Theory and Techniques. From 1993 to 1998 he was involved in teaching chromatography techniques to students at the University of Kassel in his function as a scientific assistant of the department Analytical Chemistry. Dr. Behr joined Phenomenex as a Technical Consultant in 1999. Since then he has also been the Senior Product Specialist for HPLC columns in Germany/Austria and Sales & Business Development Manager for European Distributors