Bildgebende Massenspektrometrie: Grundlagen und Praktikum

What it is about

You will learn the physical and chemical fundamentals of imaging mass spectrometry and implement this knowledge in practice. In the end you will be able to plan corresponding experiments, perform them in the lab, acquire, process and critically evaluate data, particularly in the context of spatially resolved metabolomics and proteomics.

What you will be able to do

• Understand the physical and chemical fundamentals of imaging mass spectrometry
• Explain ionisation methods and mass analysers
• Apply sample preparation and instrument enhancements
• Carry out data acquisition, processing and interpretation
• Plan, perform practically and critically evaluate experiments
• Be familiar with biomedical applications of spatially resolved metabolomics and proteomics

What the module consists of

• VorlesungIntroductory lectures in the morning (3h) to convey the theoretical foundations
• Praktikum / LaborübungenPractical laboratory exercises in the afternoon (4h) to conduct experiments
• DatenanalysePractical data acquisition and processing in the afternoon for evaluation of the experiments

Teaching method

• Präsenzvorlesungto introduce the theoretical foundations
• Praktische Laborübungento apply what has been learned and to train experimental skills
• Selbststudium (Literaturarbeit)for in-depth engagement with a selected topic
• Präsentationen / Demonstrationen / Online-Skriptto support teaching and practice with examples and instructions