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Matrix Effects and Matrix Affects: The Impact of Different Sample Matrices on Sample Preparation and Chromatographic Analysis

On behalf of the RTSF Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics Core, Lauren McCulloch, a chemistry specialist from Waters, has offered to put on a free 'lunch and learn' seminar, where she will describe the challenges of and techniques for overcoming complex sample preparation prior to chromatographic analysis. Interested researchers should contact Lauren to register.

Date: August 9, 2017
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location: BPS 1400

Kevin Childs and Emily Crisovan become Director and Operations Manager for the MSU-RTSF Genomics Core: In Fall 2016, Steve Hsu, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies commissioned a faculty-led review of the RTSF Genomics Core to solicit input from MSU Genomics Core users about the variety of services supported by the Genomics Core as well as the quality, timeliness, and cost of those services. Based on the user community’s feedback, the review committee made a series of recommendations to improve the Genomics Core. As a result of this evaluation, Kevin Childs and Emily Crisovan were recruited as Director for the Genomics Core and Operations Manager. These two began in their new positions April 1, 2017, and have already begun implementing the operational recommendations of the internal review.

Research Technology Support Facility

Big Science Requires Big Tools

The Research Technology Support Facility (RTSF) at Michigan State University is a collection of five analytical facilities which provide the fundamental tools for modern life science research.

The complexities and costs of the tools involved in 21st century science require a full-time staff focused on the understanding and maintaining the instruments. These research tools are part of a hub of facilities connecting research in diverse areas of science.

Making MSU Research More Efficient

Consolidating these tools into the RTSF allows for specially trained staff to provide researchers with sophisticated analyses.

The expertise and protocols needed for next-generation bio-analysis are complex and changing almost daily. MSU researchers will enjoy the efficiency of having RTSF focus on undertsanding the equipment. As a central resource, we keep current with the latest developments and provide the edge needed for MSU researchers.

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Research Technology Support Facility
612 Wilson Road S-20
East Lansing, MI 48824