UC Davis
West Coast Metabolomics Center
We have the first results for MS-based imaging using our new Bruker timsTOF flex mass spectrometer!

For testing, we imaged the spatial distribution for lipids and metabolites in the mouse brain (left, right) and kidney (middle). We found distinct signatures in the brain thalamus, corpus callosum, and cortex. In the kidney, metabolic differences are detected for the medulla and renal pelvis. We will now progress on cancer-related MS-based imaging research!
Introducing a new staff member
Scott Mackell
WCMC Project Manager
Scott is joining the WCMC from the Department of Comparative Medicine at Stanford University. Scott will be working closely with WCMC clients and others. Helping people start their metabolomics projects here at the WCMC and seeing them through the end. He'll be taking over the role previously held by Kelly Paglia. We welcome you on joining the West Coast Metabolomics Center.

We also would like to thank Kelly for all her hard work during her 6 years at WCMC. Kelly is currently at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education.
The next Bits & BItes are great for anyone who wants to gain a deeper insight into MS-DIAL and/or GNPS, they'll be held on the following dates:

  • March 3, 2022: Using MSDIAL to generate accurate comprehensive LC-MS/MS metabolomics datasets with Dr. Jake Folz, UC Davis
  • March 31, 2022: Introduction to the GNPS Ecosystem - Tools, Visualizations, and Data with Dr. Mingxun Wang, UC San Diego & Ometa Labs
If you have any questions feel free to contact us!
Email: Jeannette Martins jmartins@ucdavis.edu
You can revisit any online lectures from our past speakers on the WCMC YouTube channel.
Fresh off the press