Practical LA-ICP-MS Data Processing with Iolite 

 Monday, 6th of July

 

Department of Earth Sciences “A. Desio”, Via S. Botticelli 23, Milano

 

Overview

A hands‑on workshop focused on LA‑ICP‑MS data processing, covering trace‑element analyses, U‑Pb geochronology, and imaging workflows. Emphasis will be placed on best‑practice approaches to calibration, QA/QC, visualisation, and result reporting. The workshop will combine presentations with practical exercises, where participants will be guided through example datasets.

The target audience includes students, researchers, and other practitioners of LA‑ICP‑MS. Only basic LA‑ICP‑MS experience will be assumed. While most example datasets will be geoscience‑focused, the methods covered are equally applicable to bioscience, materials analysis, forensics, and related fields.

Participants will need to bring their own laptops (Windows or macOS) with a charger and, preferably, a separate mouse. A trial version of iolite will be provided, so the ability to install software is required.

Program

Morning (10am – 1pm)

1. Introduction to iolite and LA-ICP-MS/LIBS data processing

2. The iolite v4 User Interface

3. A simple trace elements example to introduce:
Data import
Data visualisation
Selection creation and editing
Calculating results
Viewing results
Exporting data

 

Afternoon (2pm-5pm)

4. U-Pb Geochronology

5. Image Creation and Image Analysis

6. An introduction to automation

7. Additional resources (e.g. Rb-Sr, Lu-Hf (etc) geochronology tools)

8. Q&A section

9. Wrapup and conclusions

 

For more information and registration, please, send an email to info@ewla2026.it with your personal information before the 1st of June 2026. Capacity will be limited to approximately 50 participants

Mastering Advanced LA‑ICP‑MS Data Analysis in HDIP

Methods, workflows, and best practices for high‑quality elemental data interpretation

Tuesday, 7th of July

Department of Earth Sciences “A. Desio”, Via S. Botticelli 23, Milano

Morning (9am - 1pm)

Overview

This advanced training course is designed for experienced LA‑ICP‑MS users who want to deepen their expertise in elemental and isotopic imaging, with a strong emphasis on optimizing and interpreting high-spatial resolution data using the HDIP software package. Participants will learn advanced methods, data‑processing strategies, and best practices for improving image quality, signal sensitivity, and spatial resolution, including approaches to spot size optimization, signal deconvolution, and data fusion for imaging datasets. Through hands‑on exercises and real‑world examples, the course focuses on transforming complex LA‑ICP‑MS imaging data into high‑quality, spatially resolved, and publication‑ready analytical results.

For more information and registration, please, send an email to info@ewla2026.it with your personal information before the 1st of June 2026. Capacity will be limited to approximately 50 participants