Tools
We build tools to improve the chemical understanding of microbial community function
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry
The lab extensively uses high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry for non-targeted and functional metabolomics. We are equipped with different chromatography and high-resolution MS/MS systems and we have access to a range of other instruments at the IIGB metabolomics core.
Instruments
Prototyping
For hardware development for new mass spectrometry interfaces, micro liquid-handling and co-culture systems, we use 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC milling for rapid prototyping.
Method Development
We work on the development and standardization of mass spectrometry methods, including sample preparation methods such as solid phase extraction. In addition to mass spectrometry we focus on the integration of bioactivity-based methods and microbiome model systems to add functional information to our high-throughput metabolomics pipline.
Computational Mass Spectrometry
We work closely with the developers of the GNPS2 and MZmine platforms to develop new computational and data science approaches for mass spectrometry data analysis.
