Sharpen your chromatography skills with PhenoAcademy

Phenomenex continues to support the scientific community through PhenoAcademy, an educational platform designed to help scientists strengthen their chromatography knowledge and develop practical laboratory skills.

Created for both early-career scientists looking to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application, and experienced researchers seeking to expand their technical expertise, PhenoAcademy offers a broad range of learning resources developed by Phenomenex scientists and chromatography specialists.

The educational series covers both chromatography fundamentals and more advanced applications, with participants receiving completion certificates upon finishing courses. The platform also provides free bi-monthly webinars, practical guides, white papers and technical notes designed to support continuous professional development.

One of the latest learning opportunities focuses on understanding backpressure in liquid chromatography systems and the factors that influence system performance. Participants will learn how backpressure is measured in LC instruments and why monitoring it is critical for both system operation and column performance.

The session also explores how column hardware dimensions and system tubing can affect overall backpressure, while examining the impact of mobile phases and flow rates on chromatographic performance. Additional guidance covers the effects different sample matrices can have on backpressure, strategies for minimising these issues, and practical troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes when pressure problems arise.

Scientists unable to attend live sessions can still register and receive access to an on-demand recording shortly after the webinar.

Register now.