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Dear Jeannette ,
Check out our latest WCMC Newsletter!
- WCMC Outreach Core
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WCMC Metabolomics Courses | |
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Get ahead and plan for summer today and register for WCMC's 2-week course! This is the most comprehensive training course, worldwide!
Our courses in metabolomics are tailored for researchers, postdocs, grad students, and scientists eager to deepen their expertise. Don't miss the early bird special which is until July 31, 2024!
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International Sessions in Metabolomics & Exposome Studies 2024
(Aug. 19-29, 2024 | In-Person)
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Date: Aug 19 - Aug 29, 2024
Instructor-Led Course: In-person, UC Davis Genome Center
Time Commitment: 8 hours per day
Pace: Instructor-led
Level: No experience in metabolomics needed. Ideal for participants who receive, acquire, or analyze metabolomics data.
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL until July 31, 2024.......$5,000
Regular price from August 1, 2024.................. $5,500
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Bits & Bites 2024: 10-Part Short Course Series
(Jan - Dec 2024, Online)
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Join us for Bits & Bites 2024 — a flexible learning experience tailored for busy researchers seeking condensed yet impactful sessions. Now in its 4th year, this series continues to bridge the gap for those unable to commit to 1- or 2-week intensive courses. Craft your learning experience by selecting individual Bites à la carte or curate a comprehensive journey by mixing and matching courses for a fully immersive and well-rounded learning adventure. | |
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Bits & Bites # 03: Mass Spectrometry Imaging 101: Sample Preparation
Date: April 11, 2024
Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth Neumann, UC Davis
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Required Software: None
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Participant prerequisites: None
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Level: Introductory
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Short description of the course: Beginning your mass spectrometry imaging research project starts with mastering sample preparation techniques such as tissue freezing and sectioning, matrix application, data analysis, and data visualization. In this short course, we will provide a comprehensive overview of mass spectrometry imaging, covering sample preparation methods, instrumentation, data analysis techniques, and practical guidance to kick-start your research project.
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Did you miss a Bite? You can still purchase the recordings and materials! | |
WCMC Online Guest Lecture Seminars | |
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Date: April 17, 2024
Speaker: Michael Witting, Ph.D.
Helmholtz Institute Munich, Germany
Title: "The use of information orthogonal to MS in metabolite identification – The role of RT, CCS and Co"
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Date: May 15, 2024
Speaker: John A. McLean, Ph.D. Vanderbilt University
Title: "Molecular phenomics in systems, synthetic, and chemical biology"
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Service Core’s Targeted LC-MS Team Triumphs in Q1 2024!
We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed Targeted LC-MS team has made a remarkable comeback, approaching pre-pandemic sample numbers once again! As depicted in the recent data, 2024 marks a significant milestone where resilience and innovation converge.
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Benefit from Our Assays:
- Bile Acids:
- From Biocrates®, we offer a comprehensive bile acids assay that provides insights into the complex metabolic pathways and physiological roles of these crucial molecules. With precision and accuracy, we unveil the intricate balance of bile acids that is pivotal to overall health.
- Oxylipins:
- The Oxylipins assay is at the forefront of unveiling the roles of these lipid mediators in inflammation, immunity, and cellular signaling. Our meticulous approach ensures that every sample reveals the dynamic interplay of oxylipins in various physiological states.
- Steroids:
- With an unwavering commitment to excellence, our steroids assay delineates the multifaceted world of steroid hormones. Come and explore their profound impacts on metabolism, immune responses, or cellular communication with unparalleled depth.
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Sample Types in 2024:
The distribution of various sample types by their number in Q1 2024 is illustrated in the pie chart below:
- Plasma Samples:
- This blood-derived biofluid is a rich source of diverse metabolites reflecting an individual’s physiological state and health.
- Stool Samples:
- Provides insights into gut microbiota activity and host-microbiome interactions.
- Q1 2024 sample types include human stool, Equine plasma, mouse plasma, mouse stool, mouse liver, rat plasma, and bovine cell culture media.
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Together, we are not just overcoming challenges but also advancing metabolomics to unprecedented heights. Here’s to more discoveries, innovations, and milestones ahead!
Visit our website or contact us at metabolomics@ucdavis.edu to learn more about our lipidomics assay and how to get started.
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Cajka, T., Hricko, J., Rakusanova, S., Brejchova, K., Novakova, M., Rudl Kulhava, L., ... & Kuda, O. (2024). Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography–Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange–Mass Spectrometry (HILIC-HDX-MS) for Untargeted Metabolomics. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(5), 2899.
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Liu, Y. A., Aboud, O., Dahabiyeh, L. A., Bloch, O., & Fiehn, O. (2024). Metabolomic characterization of human glioblastomas and patient plasma: a pilot study. F1000Research, 13, 98.
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Habra, H., Meijer, J. L., Shen, T., Fiehn, O., Gaul, D. A., Fernández, F. M., ... & Karnovsky, A. (2024). metabCombiner 2.0: Disparate Multi-Dataset Feature Alignment for LC-MS Metabolomics. Metabolites, 14(2), 125.
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Wanichthanarak, K., In-On, A., Fan, S., Fiehn, O., Wangwiwatsin, A., & Khoomrung, S. (2024). Data processing solutions to render metabolomics more quantitative: case studies in food and clinical metabolomics using Metabox 2.0. GigaScience, 13, giae005.
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