University of Texas-Medical Branch Mass Spectrometry Facility:
The UTMB Mass Spectrometry Facility (MSF) is dedicated to providing cutting-edge mass spectrometry acquisition and analyses to investigators in the areas of protein characterization, proteomics, metabolomics and lipidomics. Mass spectrometry plays an increasingly important role in molecular-level research, and it is central to ‘omics’ research. Operating under the direction of Professor William Russell, the MSF has assembled state-of-the-art instrumentation and highly skilled technical staff to provide experimental capabilities required to support a broad range of molecular-level research.
The MS Core is well-equipped to facilitate studies with a suite of LC-MS systems including the ThermoScientific Eclipse Orbitrap MS, ThermoScientific Fusion Orbitrap MS, SCIEX 6500 Qtrap, and SCIEX 5800 MALDI TOF/TOF. The mass spectrometers are coupled to high performance liquid chromatography systems including: three Agilent 1260 LC’s, two Waters Acquity Premier LC's, three Thermo 3000nano RSLC’s, and a Thermo Vanquish for intact protein or metabolomic separations. The MSF occupies approximately 2700 sq ft of research space and 745 sq ft of space for data analysis or offices on the second floor of the Libbie Moody Thompson Basic Science Building at the University of Texas-Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.