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	Registration
August 15-16, 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.	Washington, DC ACS Fall National Meeting Course Location: Four Points By Sheraton 1201 K Street NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 289-7600 Personal Hotel Reservations: The American Chemical Society will assist you in obtaining accommodations in Washington, DC. Please visit the ACS Housing Connection for complete details and to make your reservation. Special ACS hotel rates range from $100 - $228 plus 14% room and occupancy tax per night (subject to change). To obtain the special ACS rates, hotel reservations MUST be made through the official ACS housing bureau, The Housing Connection, and cannot be made directly with the hotel.	Register online
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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 faculty member of Department of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Biomedical Engineering at the Stevens institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey. He has over 150 research publications to his credit. 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	ACS Fall National Meeting – Washington, DC
Early Registration Fee	$1,295 Early Registration ends on July 14, 2009.
Advanced Registration Fee	$1,395 Advanced Registration ends on July 28, 2009.
Standard Registration Fee	$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.
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