What do we do?
MS Instrumentation
Our current research focuses on the development of mass spectrometry (MS) instrumentation for the space, defense, and biomedical sectors. Mass spectrometers are used across such varied applications because they provide exquisite selectivity and excellent sensitivity. But as analyses demand greater specificity, targeting MS performance to the application and the constraints of the environment becomes increasingly important.
In SPACE, mass spectrometers are needed to answer fundamental questions about the evolution of our solar system by providing ground truth chemical analysis. We investigate MS systems which must carry out measurements, within the context of harsh radiation environments, with sufficient accuracy and precision and address the science objectives of the mission. In MEDICINE, clinical MS systems are now widely used to analyze biochemical processes implicated in human disease. We focus on the requirements of MS systems that can unequivocally identify biomarkers across a two-dimensional sample specimen. In DEFENSE, fieldable use of MS entails the investigation into chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) threats, including the agents themselves and the processes used in their synthesis. We employ an ion filtering device known as differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) as a means to rapid sample clean-up before MS analysis.
MS Instrumentation
Our current research focuses on the development of mass spectrometry (MS) instrumentation for the space, defense, and biomedical sectors. Mass spectrometers are used across such varied applications because they provide exquisite selectivity and excellent sensitivity. But as analyses demand greater specificity, targeting MS performance to the application and the constraints of the environment becomes increasingly important.
In SPACE, mass spectrometers are needed to answer fundamental questions about the evolution of our solar system by providing ground truth chemical analysis. We investigate MS systems which must carry out measurements, within the context of harsh radiation environments, with sufficient accuracy and precision and address the science objectives of the mission. In MEDICINE, clinical MS systems are now widely used to analyze biochemical processes implicated in human disease. We focus on the requirements of MS systems that can unequivocally identify biomarkers across a two-dimensional sample specimen. In DEFENSE, fieldable use of MS entails the investigation into chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) threats, including the agents themselves and the processes used in their synthesis. We employ an ion filtering device known as differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) as a means to rapid sample clean-up before MS analysis.
News & Highlights
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Ife's paper was accepted in Analytical Methods, gratz Ife!
Rapid Pre-filtering of Amphetamine and Derivatives by Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) – Differential Mobility Spectrometry (DMS) |
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Linxia,Tim, and Ife presented posters at the ASMS Meeting in Indianapolis.
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Nico and Joanne joined the lab for the Summer.
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Our undergraduate researchers Christina and Ronelle graduated with their Bachelors of Science degrees. Gratz y'all!
