Introduction to Modern Mass Spectrometry

Course Code: IMMS

Overview

This course covers mass spectrometry fundamentals as well as the latest developments in the field, with emphasis on biological and biochemical applications. You will: learn strategic procedures followed by mass spectrometrists; improve the way you approach solving an analytical problem by mass spectrometry; learn about interfacing chromatographic procedures with mass spectrometry; and learn peripheral technologies required for mass spectrometry.

Where and When

Dates and Times	Locations
February 23-24, 2009 Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. on the first day of the course Course runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.	Course Location: San Francisco State at the Westfield San Francisco Centre 835 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Hotel Location: Hotel Palomar San Francisco 12 Fourth Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Reservations: 866-373-4941 Room Rate: $189/night Group Rate Cut Off – Thursday, January 22, 2009
May 2009	Boston, MA This course is tentatively scheduled for the Short Course Circuit in Boston, MA in May 2009. Join our mailing list and be notified about this course.
August 2009	Washington, DC ACS Fall National Meeting This course is tentatively scheduled for the ACS Fall National Meeting in Washington, DC in August 2009. Join our mailing list and be notified about this course.
TBA	Join our mailing list and be notified when this course is scheduled again.

Key Topics

Deciding the best techniques for you sample analysis.
Detection of gaseous ions.
Fragmentation of ions.
Obtaining quantitative data from your sample.
Separation of ions according to mass.
Strengths and limitations of mass spectrometry.

Course Instructor

Athula Attygalle is a Professor of Chemistry at the Stevens institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey. He joined Stevens after serving ten years as the Director of the Mass Spectrometry Facility of Cornell University.

Who Should Attend?

Researchers, technicians and others requiring the knowledge and skills of sample analysis by mass spectrometry. The course is intended for novices, as well as practicing mass spectrometrists who wish to learn the latest developments in the field.

A basic knowledge of organic and physical chemistry is required.

How You'll Benefit

Consult with a leading scientist about your mass spectrometric needs and problems
Improve the way you approach solving an analytical problem by mass spectrometry.
Learn of about interfacing chromatographic procedures with mass spectrometry.
Learn peripheral technologies required for mass spectrometry.
Learn strategic procedures followed mass spectrometrists
Start talking the professional jargon mass spectrometrists speak.

Agenda

Review of spectroscopic techniques
Basic concepts of Mass Spectrometry
Mass Spectrometric Detectors, Analyzers (magnetic, quadrupole, ion trap, TOF, FTMS, orbitrap), ionization Techniques (EI, CI, DCI, FD, ICP, FAB, ESI, nanospray, sonic-spray, APPI, APCI, MALDI, SELDI), IRMS
Mass Spectrometric Terms
Data Acquisition Techniques
Molecular ion and molecular formulas
Accurate mass determination (lockspray), isotopes and isotope abundances
Multiply charged ions. Molecular weight determination of large molecules such as proteins
Collision-induced dissociation (CID), post-source decay (PSD), MS/MS, and linked scans
Interfacing GC, LC, and other separation techniques with mass spectrometry
Quantification (SIM, MRM). Environmental, Biological, Pharmacological, Forensic, and Geochemical Applications

Course Fees

Location	Short Course Circuit – San Francisco, CA	Short Course Circuit – Boston, MA	ACS Fall National Meeting – Washington, DC
Early Registration Fee	$1,295 Early Registration ends on January 30, 2009.	$1,295 Early Registration ends on April 6, 2009.	$1,295 Early Registration ends on July 6, 2009.
Advanced Registration Fee	$1,395 Advanced Registration ends on February 16, 2009.	$1,395 Advanced Registration ends on May 4, 2009.	$1,395 Advanced Registration ends on July 26, 2009.
Standard Registration Fee	$1,495	$1,495	$1,495
Group Rate	Five for Four! Register five people for one course, one person for five courses, or any combination in between and your fifth registration is free. Note: This discount is only available if you register by fax, mail or phone and mention this discount and may not be combined with any other offer.
Note	The course fee includes a course binder and a continental breakfast each day.	The course fee includes a course binder and a continental breakfast and lunch each day.	The course fee includes a course binder and a continental breakfast each day.

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