MoniQA FST - Mass spectrometry methods for allergen analysis

Location: Institute of Food Research, Norwich, UK Maximum number of participants: 12 The application of mass spectrometry (m.s.) techniques to protein analysis (proteomics) is widely used for the study of proteins in biological research. However, proteomic techniques have not readily transferred into analytical techniques for industrial and medical use. The aim of this workshop is to provide a overview of modern m.s. techniques as they apply to the field of allergen analysis in typical relevant analytes such as foodstuffs. The workshop is envisaged to encompass: 1. Introduction to mass spectrometry – theory and practise. 2. Sampling and extraction techniques. 3. Multiple Reaction Monitoring experiments using triple-Q devices 4. Peptide detection and quantification techniques (iTRAQ, label free) using the Orbitrap or similar instruments. 5. MALDI m.s. and proteins in mixtures – intact mass analysis, 6. Data handling. For each of the above fields there will be both practical (use of appropriate instrumentation) and theoretical (in the form of seminars) training. Agenda The call for bursary applications is open and the deadline for applications is 19th October 2009 - Bursary Application Form (members only) Don't forget to save the form BEFORE you submit it. If you don't the text you have added will be lost! Successful applicants will be informed on or as soon as possible after 23rd October 2009. Please contact Siân Astley (sian.astley@bbsrc.ac.uk) for more information about the bursaries.