AOAC 2017 Annual Meeting Preliminary Program

“ It’s going to be a great week of advancing standards development activities and finding the best methods...”

more than 60 papers in the past decade alone on analytical method development and validation. In his Wiley Award Address, which will be given on Monday, September 25, 2017, Banerjee will reflect on the journey of establishing a thriving agrochemical residue analysis system in India that took place under his leadership over the last 14 years. He will stress the important role of precise and accurate analysis of agrochemical residues in establishing and sustaining food safety traceability systems in agricultural crops.

The Annual Meeting features innovations in science and presentations from preeminent leaders in the global sciences community. Developed by the Technical Programming Council, 28 scientific sessions feature a spectrum of topics, including food authenticity, food safety, veterinary drugs, chemical contaminants, cosmetics and color additives, metals and metals speciation, mycotoxins, reference materials, food allergens, laboratory management, dietary supplements and botanicals, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber, to name a few. This year’s meeting also includes an impressive collection of poster presentations, exhibiting companies, exhibitor/partner presentations, as well as committee, community, and Section meetings. Thank you to our meeting sponsors, partners, and exhibitors. The Exhibit Hall will showcase a highly impressive display featuring leading providers of state-of-the-art laboratory products and services to help you with your analytical needs. I encourage you to make the most of your membership and take full advantage of all the opportunities that AOAC and the Annual Meeting have to offer. Meet and learn from internationally renowned scientists who are making a difference in their field. Examine the latest scientific research and technological advancements. Explore challenges and find opportunities for the association and the analytical sciences community it serves. AOAC cannot achieve success without the dedicated support of our members, volunteers, partners, and customers. More standards and methods and greater international recognition all lead to new opportunities that benefit the analytical community as a whole. Now more than ever, it is a critical time to become involved and help provide solutions with the common goal to advance science by establishing global standards and delivering more methods faster. We are excited to see you in Atlanta. Please join me at the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and President’s Welcome Reception on Sunday evening to kick off what is sure to be another outstanding AOAC Annual Meeting and Exposition. Ronald Johnson

President, AOAC INTERNATIONAL

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