Short Course: Capillary Electrophoresis Fundamentals and Protein Therapeutic Applications

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Facilitators
Cari Sänger van de Griend, Kantisto BV
Göran Hübner, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Tara Enda, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

This course offers a comprehensive overview of capillary electrophoresis (CE) fundamentals, modes, and applications, with a focus on practical examples, including tips and tricks and case studies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Although the focus is on (bio)pharmaceuticals, the principles discussed are applicable to most quantitative CE methods.

Key topics covered in the course include:

• Applications in Pharmaceutical Development: Current uses of CE in various stages of pharmaceutical development, including process development, scale-up studies, product characterization, validated quality control (QC) lot release, and QC stability testing.
• Fundamentals of CE: Understanding the basic principles and mechanisms of CE separations.
• Good Working Practices: Best practices for daily maintenance and operation of CE systems to ensure reliable and reproducible results.
• Key Operating Parameters: Identification and optimization of critical method parameters for successful CE separations.
• Main Modes of CE: Detailed discussions on Capillary Zone Electrophoresis (CZE), Capillary Gel Electrophoresis (CE-SDS), Capillary Isoelectric Focusing (CIEF), and Capillary Electrophoresis-Mass Spectrometry (CE-MS).

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the processes occurring inside a capillary during a CE separation. They will also gain an appreciation for the critical method parameters and acquire increased knowledge of good working practices of CE. In addition to the opportunity to learn new things or to consolidate existing knowledge, this course also offers a great opportunity to network and exchange ideas with experienced colleagues and, for first-time attendees, a warm welcome into the CASSS community.

Note: Registration for the short course on Sunday, September 27, 2026, is an additional cost not included in the conference registration fee. Full-day registration will include breakfast and lunch. For additional information on pricing, view Registration Fees.