2008 Midwest Section of AOAC
International Annual Meeting and Exposition
Technical Information
For More Information
Contact Program Chair:
Heidi Hickes
Phone: 406-994-3383
Fax: 406-994-4494
Email: hhickes@mt.gov
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TUESDAY, June 10th
Pesticides/Contaminants                                                               
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Session Chair: Heidi Hickes, Montana Dept of Agriculture
ROOM: TBD

LIMS Applications
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Session Chair: Craig Lacher, Research Center Chemist, ARS USDA
ROOM: TBD

QA/QC
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Session Chair: Lawrence Novotny, SDSU Olson Biochemistry Labs
ROOM: TBD

Mycotoxins
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Session Chair: Charlene Wolf-Hall
ROOM: TBD

AAFCO ICP Workshop
Theory, Optimization and Troubleshooting of ICP-OES:
Randy Hergenreder, PerkinElmer
Topics will include plasma emission theory and how it relates to optimizing signals
for axial and radial views, the benefits of different sample introduction systems and
troubleshooting tips for common problems.
ROOM: TBD
Morning and Afternoon
Specific Times TBD



Morning Session
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Morning Session
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Afternoon Session
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Afternoon Session
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Feed, Fertilizer and Forage
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Session Chair: Nancy Thiex, SDSU Olson Biochemistry Labs
ROOM: TBD

Vendor Presentations
Topics Pending
Session Chair: Laszlo Torma, Pickering Labs
ROOM: TBD

Veterinary Toxicology
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Session Chair: Michelle Mostrom, DVM, PhD, Dept of Veterinary and Microbial
Science, North Dakota State University
ROOM: TBD

Mass Spectrometry Applications
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Session Chair: Wayne Ellefson, Covance Laboratories
ROOM: TBD

Elemental/Mineral Analysis
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Session Chair: Craig Lacher, Research Center Chemist, ARS USDA
ROOM: TBD

AAFCO Electrode Workshop
Electrode Selection, Care and Maintenance:
Rachel Brooks, Brinkman
Topics will include: Chloride potentometric measurements, pH, Ion Selective, Karl
Fischer and others
ROOM: TBD
WEDNESDAY, June 11th
Morning Session
Specific Times TBD



Morning Session
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Morning and Afternoon
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Afternoon Session
Specific Times TBD



Afternoon Session
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Afternoon Session
Specific Times TBD
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MONDAY, June 9th
Casper/Hefle Memorial Golf Tournament
Contact: Sean Tinkey, 877-789-3033, s.tinkey@r-biopharm.com

Vendor Mixer and Exposition
Contact: DeAnne Iverson, NDSU: 701-231-8309, DeAnne.Iverson@ndsu.edu
10:00 am


6:00 pm - 9:00 pm