Introduction to Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics & Metabolomics

This course covers the basics of mass spectrometry-based proteomics and metabolomics. Based on relevant recent application studies we introduce all crucial aspects of the pipeline from sample application up to data interpretation.

Organizer and Tutors: 

Ute Distler , David Gomez-Zepeda, Thierry Schmidlin, Stefan Tenzer 
DIASyM Research Core
Institute of Immunology, University Medical Center Mainz

Next Workshop: To be announced

Schedule: 

Session I: 09:15 - 11:55

09:15 – 10:00 Introduction to mass spectrometry-based proteomics (ST) 

10:00 – 10:45 Sample preparation and how to plan an experiment (UD)

10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break

11:10 – 11:55 Basics of MS for metabolomics (TS) 

Lunch break: 11:55 – 13:15

Session II: 13:15 - 16:00

13:15 – 14:00 Practical example and data interpretation for metabolomics (TS)

14:00 – 15:00 Practical example and data interpretation for proteomics (DGZ & UD)

15:00 – 16:00 QA session & Coffee 


Methodology: Theoretical and practical input by the trainer by showing examples. Participants can send their questions and areas of interest to TransMed prior to the course.

Target Audience: doctoral candidates, postdocs, and clinician scientists

Maximum Number of Participants: 24

Preparation: Please send your questions and areas of interest within proteomics and metabolomics to TransMed up to one week before the course.

Venue: To be announced

For the workshop, 1 TransMed CP for scientific skills training can be credited.