Raman spectroscopy is an inelastic scattering phenomenon the probes molecular vibrations to provide a molecular fingerprint of materials. Currently, there are six major types of Raman spectroscopy in use today, which are: Spontaneous Raman Spectroscopy, Resonance Raman spectroscopy (RRS), Surface Enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS), Stimulated Raman Spectroscopy (SRS) and Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS).
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The consultant is a valuable tool for any organization if properly utilized. The key to gaining the most benefit to using a consultant starts with the need. The need must be clearly identified as a one time need or ongoing need. The organization must first determine if the appropriate expertise is represented within the organization. If the specific expertise is present in house, then one must ask if outside help can add value to existing group. Often times for specific problems, a consultant may be the right approach.
In 2004, the FDA launched the Critical Path Initiative as a national strategy to drive innovation in development, evaluation and manufacturing of medical products1. As part of this initiative, the FDA identified a number of Critical Path Opportunities (CPOs) for generic drugs. Namely the CPO for Bioequivalence of Nasal Sprays, which identifies a need for direct measurement of particle size equivalence in suspension nasal sprays2.
Two Gateway Analytical scientists (David Exline and Ryan Priore) have volunteered to take part in the advisory committee for the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) program in the Pine Richland School District. The intention of this committee is to combine the talents and interests of the community to best support students within the Pine-Richland School District. This group will meet periodically to discuss our focus on STEAM at both the elementary and secondary grade levels within the school district. Discussions during our advisory committee meetings will focus on corporate outreach and partnerships, building student interest in STEAM education and future careers, and hands-on classroom applications of STEAM curriculum.
On Feb 7th, 2012 Gateway Analytical hosted a live webinar titled “Forensic Gunshot Residue Analysis for Police & Attorneys”. During the webinar our presenters, David Exline and Cara Plese, discussed what gunshot residue (GSR) is, how to collect it and control contamination, the historical and current methods of analytical testing of GSR, as well as a discussion on how terminology in the GSR community has changed and why.