Chemistry: a bridge to discovery

American Chemical Society Regional Meetings are a convenient and economical route for students, faculty and industry representatives to come together and communicate scientific findings and ideas. This year the 47th American Chemical Society Midwest Regional Meeting was held in Omaha (NE, USA) and included a special symposium on ‘New frontiers in bioanalysis’. This year the 47th American Chemical Society Midwest Regional Meeting was held at the Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel and Convention Center in Omaha (NE, USA) from 24–27 October 2012 [1]. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together regional and even national faculty, professionals and students in...