Absolute Basics of Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI)
Module 6 of the Absolute Basics of Techniques for Determination of Physical & Structural Properties of Molecules course.
Course summary
- Duration: 1 day for face-to-face | Total of 6.5 hours for Virtual Classroom course
- Experience level: Beginner (some mass spectrometry experience useful)
- Course type: Universal, applicable to all instrumentation
- Teaching method: Face-to-face OR online via live video, with instrument parts and consumables to see
- Scheduled course venue: See venues
- Online/onsite/in-house/offsite availability: Arrange this course just for you
- Scheduled course price: £385 + VAT per delegate
- Course discount: RSC and CAMS members receive a discount on this course*
What will you learn on this course?
This is a perfect introduction for absolute beginners to mass spectrometry imaging (MSI).
The course will cover the what, why, where, when and how of MSI.
- What is mass spectrometry imaging?
- Why do we use mass spectrometry imaging? How could it help solve problems and what answers could it give?
- When do we use mass spectrometry imaging? What types of analytes and samples can you use MSI for?
- How does mass spectrometry imaging work? and what instrumentation is available?
- Where do we use mass spectrometry imaging? Which applications to answer what questions?
Learning outcomes
- You will learn about the different types of MSI (DESI, MALDI & SIMS)
- You will understand the definition of MSI
- You will learn the principles & limitations of the technique
- You will learn about the principles and components of the mass spectrometer
- You will learn the purpose and principles of data analysis
- You will learn about different sampling techniques for MSI
- You will learn about a number of industries and their application of MSI
Who is this course for?
- Beginners - those new to Mass Spectrometry Imaging.
- Analysts or Technicians looking for a refresher in these techniques.
- Lab Managers and Line Managers - those who are responsible for the instruments or the analysts using them.
- Data Analysts and Report Writers - technical specialists who aren't using the instruments but are using data from them.
- Service Engineers and Consultant Engineers - those who look after or recommend the use of these instruments but don't have the chemistry background or chemistry viewpoint.
- Those involved in the Sales or Marketing of these instruments, their consumables or their use for analysis - e.g. manufacturers, contract labs, media companies.
This course is ideal either as stand-alone or prior to attending further bespoke MSI application development training.
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