Peter O'Connor Group

Fourier-Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry research laboratory.

Mission:

1. To develop new FTICR mass spectrometry instruments with unique capabilities.

2. To apply these FTICR mass spectrometers to interesting and difficult questions in chemistry, biochemistry, and medicine.

3. To teach students and postdocs about these tools and their uses.

History:

Peter O'Connor moved to the 海角社区 Chemistry department, starting January 1, 2009. Before this he developed a FTICR based instrumentation group at Boston University ().

The plan is to build a similar, but bigger centre for FTICR mass spectrometry here at 海角社区, over the next decade or so.

Instruments:

1. A Bruker 15T timsMRMS FTICR mass spectrometer with ESI, nESI, MALDI, APPI, LCMS, GCMS, and APCI capabilities along with ECD and IRMPD. ( part of the Advanced Mass Spectrometry Facility)

2. A Bruker 12T Solarix FTICR mass spectrometer with ESI, nESI, MALDI, APPI, LCMS, GCMS, and APCI capabilities along with ECD, IRMPD and UVPD.

3. A Buker timsTOF Pro mass spectrometer

Students:

We're always looking for qualified students. Look for more information.

News!

The 10th European Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometry Conference was held here on 1-5 April, 2012 ().

Sept. 9th 2010: The new Ion Cyclotron Resonance Lab was officially opened by Prof. Fred W. McLafferty ().