Enabling Higher Resolution Biological Measurements with Advanced Mass Spectrometry Techniques

The last decade has seen a tremendous growth of new mass spectrometry-based technologies that are rapidly advancing our ability to study complex biological systems. Notable examples have included novel ambient ionization sources and imaging modalities, fragmentation methods (e.g., electron- and photo-based dissociation), and ion mobility technology. Applications have ranged from more sensitive and selective measurement of small molecule analytes (metabolites, lipids, etc.) to dynamic structural biology studies focused on protein/protein complex interactions. Harnessing these techniques in the near future will provide significant benefits to human health across the globe. This symposium will highlight some of the most recent advances in high-resolution mass spectrometry technology featuring a diverse speaker list from academic, industrial, and government labs (primarily located on the West Coast).