World’s largest scientific society convenes regional meeting June 24-27 in Durham, N.H.

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More than 300 research findings will be presented at the 30th Northeast regional meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society, in Durham, N. H., June 24-27. Over 650 scientists and students are expected to attend the meeting at the University of New Hampshire’s Memorial Union Building, 83 Main Street (Telephone: 603-862-1550). Highlights include:

The human genome
Oxygenation in gasoline
Tetracyclines in milk
Drug and pharmaceutical detection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Monday, June 25 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Superbug and superbeads — This presentation will describe research for genome-based chemistry. (Peng G. Wang, Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich., 313-993-6759).
Quantitation of the oxgenate MTBE — Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether is used as an oxygenate in gasoline for cleaner combustion. The quantity of MTBE in different octane ratings of several brands of gasoline will be examined. (Dean A. Santamaria-Capetanelis, Alexander Naumann, Jacob Maki, and Christine E. MacTaylor, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Salem State College, Salem, Mass., 978-542-6731).

Cost-effective immunoassays for human serum albumin — Using human serum albumin as a model, the researchers will discuss development of alternative methods for diagnosing diseases. (Amy Linquata and Christine E. MacTaylor, Salem State College, Salem, Mass.; and Alynne I. MacLean, Science with a Mission Inc., Sharon, Mass., 781-784-2336).
Are producers adhering to FDA guidelines? — Tetracyclines, shown to cause birth defects and bone deformities in young children, have been found in numerous organic and inorganic milk brands since the Food and Drug Administration established tolerance levels for milk in July 1990. (Michelle Davis, Thanh Tran, and Christine E. MacTaylor, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Salem State College, Salem, Mass., 978-542-6731).
Evaluation of solid phase extraction techniques for the determination of drugs of abuse and pharmaceuticals in urine — The researchers are refining methods for solid phase microextraction or thin polydimethylsiloxane films of selected compounds in human urine. (Kim White, Melanie R. Furlong, and John C. Schaumloffel, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 508-999-8420, jschaumloffe@umassd.edu).

The sound of DNA — This presentation will examine a lesson that helps sixth graders understand the elegance and complexity of DNA. (Kathleen M. Gorski and Travis G. Woodward, Kingswood-Oxford School, West Hartford, Conn., 860-233-3500 x3315).
Progress toward improved human immunodeficiency virus therapeutics — Medicinal chemistry efforts focused on the management of HIV infection will be presented. (Paul S. Anderson, Chemical & Physical Science, Research & Development, DuPont Pharmaceuticals Company, Wilmington, Del., 302-695-8352).
Synthesis and in vitro study of ⁶⁴Cu-labeled diiminodioxime complexes for evaluation of multidrug resistance — The objective is the development of a lipophiliccationic copper-based PET (positron emissions tomography) company for evaluating multidrug resistance in cancer. (Salma Kiani and Alan B. Packard, Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Boston, Mass., 617-355-7560, salma.kiani@tch.harvard.edu).
Ten years successful control of acid insult at Ragged Lake in the Adirondacks — Data concerning the pH and acidity of the lake, the treatment used when the pH and acid neutralizing capacity dropped in 1988, and the successful reversal of acid problems are presented. (Joseph C. Tausta, Chemistry Department, State University College at Oneonta, N.Y., 607-436-3178).
How does your garden grow? — This presentation by middle school age students examines growing conditions on vitamin and antioxidant content in vegetables and herbs. (Travis G. Woodward, Devin Casey, Alexander R. Caxide, Matthew Semmelrock, Jillian Grey, Weston Haught, Jeffrey Ahking and Michael J. Collins, Kingswood-Oxford School, West Hartford, Conn., 860-233-3500 x3315, gorski.k@k-o.org).