Mass Spectrometry

In the final moments of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, winner of the ASMS 2025 Research Award, she discusses what initially drew her to the conference and what makes her enjoy returning.

A gas chromatography–mass spectrometry-based approach was created and optimized to analyze reaction products of partial isobutane oxidation.

New upgrades to the Waters Corporation Alliance iS HPLC System Software systems were recently discussed at HPLC 2025.

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In the fourth section of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, winner of the ASMS 2025 Research Award, she discusses the mentors who guided her to where she is now and imparts advice to future mass spectrometrists.

In the third section of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, she discusses how mass spectrometry can be useful in environmental toxicology research.

New gas chromatography-based approaches were tested for detecting volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions for binders used in mineral wool insulation products.

A new separation platform based on chromatographic techniques was used to characterize algae hydrocolloids.

A pioneer of FT-ICR Mass Spectrometry, Alan G. Marshall (1944–2025), is best known for co-inventing Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS), a transformative technique that enabled ultrahigh-resolution analysis of complex mixtures. Over a career spanning more than five decades at institutions like the University of British Columbia, The Ohio State University, and Florida State University, he published over 650 peer-reviewed papers and mentored more than 150 scientists. Marshall’s work profoundly impacted fields ranging from astrobiology to petroleomics and earned him numerous prestigious awards and fellowships. Revered for his intellect, mentorship, and dedication to science, he leaves behind a legacy that continues to shape modern mass spectrometry.

Monitoring the quality of essential oils is vital for protecting consumer health. Researchers recently combined gas chromatography and mass spectrometry approaches to gather data on mandarin essential oils.

As a precursor to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, Texas A&M University held a meeting for future Lindau attendees to highlight the institution’s scientific facilities. One such attendee is Caitlin Cain of the University of Michigan, one of LCGC International’s 2024 Rising Stars of Separation Science.

In the food industry, evolving consumer demands, contamination concerns, and workforce issues are driving significant changes in food analysis and instrumentation.

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Grape pomace, a byproduct of the winery industry, holds various phenolic compounds within it. Scientists used liquid chromatography-based techniques to harvest these potentially beneficial components.

New QuEChERs-based methods were created to detect pesticide residues in commercial dry pet food.

In the second part of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, she discusses her laboratory research into the interactions between hosts and microbes, with mass spectrometry techniques being useful in these efforts.

Shea kernels contain bioactive secondary metabolites that can offer potential health benefits. Researchers aimed to learn more about these substances.

In the first part of our time with Tian (Autumn) Qiu, she shares her thoughts on winning the ASMS 2025 Research Award.

At the 2025 ASMS conference, YongDong Wang, co-founder and CEO of Cerno, emphasized the critical importance of high-quality, calibrated data as the foundation for effective AI and machine learning applications in mass spectrometry, while advising young chemists to master fundamentals alongside emerging technologies.

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At the ASMS Conference in Baltimore, the company highlighted several new products tailored to a range of application areas, including biopharmaceutical development and environmental analysis.