HPLC 2013 is the 39th international symposium dedicated to liquid phase separation science. At the meeting series all kinds of application areas relevant to the use of liquid phase separations as well as fundamental studies on advances in separation theories will be covered. Special emphasis will be put on current research areas characterized by innovative development. The conference will be comprised of plenary and keynote lectures, prominently featured poster presentations, and a comprehensive display of commercial products related to liquid phase separations and analysis.