Mass Spec Fundamentals Seminars

Fundamentals: Bioanalytical LC/MS method validation -- fit for purpose

Ludmila Alexandrova, PhD
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With the increasing importance of research reproducibility and requirements of peer-reviewed scientific journals, the reliability of bioanalytical data and the value of method validation cannot be underestimated.  Unreliable results are subject to misinterpretation and can lead to project failure.  At the same time, extensive method validation is a complicated and time-consuming process and is not to be undertaken lightly.  This seminar will provide an overview of validation guidelines, requirements, approaches, workflow, and data analysis.  Case studies will illustrate the fit-for-purpose concept -- suiting the level of validation to the intended purpose of the study.  Please bring your questions and suggestions.

Fundamentals: Applications of LC/MS in small molecule drug discovery

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS) is a proven technique of choice for many assays implemented during the various stages of drug discovery and development. Join us for an overview of LC/MS applications in the drug discovery process with emphasis on metabolism and pharmacokinetic studies. We will share real-world project examples with focus on selection of suitable LC/MS instrumentation, method development approaches, sample preparation, data analysis and interpretation.

Ludmila Alexandrova, PhD
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Fundamentals: Native mass spectrometry & relevant techniques

Beryl Xia, PhD
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Interested in using mass spectrometry as a tool for structural biology? Curious about emerging  approaches for protein research? This seminar will provide a broad overview of native mass spectrometry and its applications, and touch on both popular and non-commercial emerging techniques relevant to native mass spectrometry. Topics include charge detection mass spectrometry (CDMS), ion mobility spectrometry (IMS), hydrogen-deuterium exchange (HDX), and more.

Fundamentals: Peptide quantitation strategies

Fang Liu, PhD; Beryl Xia, PhD
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A deeper dive into quantitation techniques specifically for peptides, including selected reaction monitoring (SRM), parallel reaction monitoring (PRM), TOMAHAQ, SureQuant, and more.

Fundamentals: Measuring concentrations of small molecules using mass spectrometry - theory and practice, part II

Karolina Krasinska, MS
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Part II, with emphasis on the practice: How can I measure concentrations of specific molecules in my sample? What are the possible approaches and how do I determine which one is best for my application?  What do I need to consider when planning such a project? This seminar will answer these questions and more, explaining mass spectrometry-based targeted quantitation from the ground up.  Learn about common pitfalls and strategies to navigate around them. Gain practical tips on data analysis and what your data can and can’t tell you. Bring your questions, learn from your fellow researchers’ questions, and come away with a solid grounding in this core analytical technique.

Fundamentals: Intact protein mass spectrometry - tips and best practices

Theresa McLaughlin, MS
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Mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for analyzing intact proteins.  This seminar will focus on recommendations and practical considerations for success.  Which instruments should you use? How much sample is required? What buffer components can be tolerated?  Which modifications can be detected? How is the data analyzed? We will answer these questions and cover details of the ESI-LC/MS methods used at SUMS for intact protein MW determination.

Fundamentals: Measuring concentrations of small molecules using mass spectrometry - theory and practice, Part I

Karolina Krasinska, MS
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How can I measure concentrations of specific molecules in my sample? Can I use a mass spectrometer to analyze my samples of interest?  What mass spectrometers are best suited for this purpose? What are the possible approaches and how do I determine which one is best for my application?  What do I need to consider when planning such a project? This seminar will answer these questions and more, explaining mass spectrometry-based targeted quantitation from the ground up.  Learn about common pitfalls and strategies to navigate around them. Gain practical tips on data analysis and what your data can and can’t tell you. Bring your questions, learn from your fellow researchers’ questions, and come away with a solid grounding in this core analytical technique.

Fundamentals: Quantitation strategies in mass spectrometry-based proteomics

Fang Liu, PhD
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This seminar will cover the most commonly used methods for mass spectrometry‐based quantification in proteomic applications. Quantification can be performed using either unlabeled or labeled approaches. Advantages and disadvantages, including quantification accuracy and reproducibility, will be discussed for each type of approach. This is a great opportunity for scientists who are new to mass spectrometry to learn about options available in qualitative and quantitative proteomics, and which method to choose for their research applications.

Sponsor: PharmaFluidics