Expert Answers: GC Troubleshooting and Method Development

Gas chromatography (GC) challenges can arise at any stage of the analytical process, from method development and optimization to troubleshooting unexpected results and improving system performance.
Join Diane Turner, FRSC, Director and Senior Consultant at Anthias Consulting (UK), for an interactive discussion covering GC troubleshooting, method development, and best practices. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Diane will share practical insights into optimizing key GC parameters, diagnosing common issues, and improving method reliability, efficiency, and data quality.
By attending this presentation, you will:
- Hear expert guidance supported by real-world examples shared during the session
- Explore common GC issues and apply practical troubleshooting strategies to resolve them
- Learn proven strategies for effective GC method development
Help shape this presentation by posing a question to Diane.
What you need to know:
- Time: 9 am CDT (Chicago) / 10 am EDT (New York) / 3 pm BST (London/Lisbon) / 4 pm CEST (Paris/Berlin)
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Presenter: Diane Turner (Director and Senior Consultant, at Anthias Consulting Ltd)
A Warwick University graduate, Diane completed her MSc in analytical chemistry and started her career in environmental then agrochemical science, later gaining experience as an applications chemist. Diane has developed methods and training within most industries globally for over 25 years. A Visiting Fellow at The Open University, she continues disease diagnosis research from her PhD, along with food, drug, and space applications. Diane is Past-President of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Analytical Sciences Community and Past-Chair of the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund. Diane is a Trustee of the Recycling Organisation for Research Opportunities (RORO), amongst other committee memberships. Diane is co-author of 'Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry: How Do I Get the Best Results?' and on the Editorial Board of the book series ‘Practical and Technical Guides for Lab-based Chemists’.
