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