2018 - March 12 SPSFAM Meeting Book

As a consultant, Dr. Boison is regularly consulted within and outside government and the industry with regards to residue testing methods for in-plant and on-farm use. Dr. Boison’s research and academic interests during his tenure in the public service included development of chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods for the detection, identification and confirmation of veterinary drug residues in biological fluids and tissues in support of regulatory enforcement and/or for the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies; development and adaptation of commercially available rapid tests for field and lab screening of drug residues in biological fluids and tissues; automation of laboratory methods for the analysis of veterinary and human drugs; and teaching/development of graduate and undergraduate students to acquire expertise in bio- analytical mass spectrometry, metabolism, and pharmacokinetic studies.

JOHN SZPYLKA, Mérieux NutriSciences Co-Chair, Sugars Working Group

Dr. John Szpylka is the Scientific Affairs Director, Chemistry N.A. with Mérieux NutriSciences where he manages nutritional analytical method development for Mérieux NutriSciences and is a technical leader for chemistry testing in North America. John is a representative to key scientific organizations and regulatory agencies to identify and contribute to food testing standardization for nutritional needs and arising issues. This includes active involvement in organizations including AOACI, AACCI, AOCS, AAFCO, ACIL, and DSQAP. John Szpylka is a Fellow of AOAC International and is a past chair of the AOAC Official Methods Board . He currently serves on numerous Stakeholder Panels and Expert Review

Panels. John also serves as a Board Member for the American Council of Independent Laboratories. Before joining Mérieux NutriSciences, John was a Principal Scientist with General Mills / Medallion Laboratories where he oversaw the development and operation of food analytical methods. John received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from the Ohio State University after receiving a B.S. in chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.