University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Contact Info:

Caroline Chidley

https://www.umassmed.edu/metabolomics/

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RRID: RRID:SCR_027036

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Description:

Core offers the ability to perform both targeted (including stable isotope tracing studies) and untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics experiments using liquid- and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS/MS and GCMS) on a fee-for-service basis. Offers expertise to assist with every stage of the metabolomics/ lipidomics experimental pipeline, including experimental design, method development, data acquisition and processing, data analysis and interpretation. Offers training on data analysis software including both open-source and vendor proprietary analysis software. Offers access to specialized equipment required for metabolomics/ lipidomics sample extraction and preparation, including a Cryomill and Bead Beater for homogenization of tumors, tissue, stool and whole organisms, and a liquid-handling robot for large scale plasma extractions.