Kenneth W. Lee Lab
Most current implementations of mass spectrometry exist as part of high throughput workflows using chromatography with the goal of identifying and quantifying molecules in complex samples (serum, tissue, waste water, etc.) While this is effective in many applications, the full potential of the mass spectrometer is usually not explored in this type of research.
Our group's research philosophy instead is to push mass spectrometry technology to address challenging molecular characterization. We leverage the unique vacuum environment to isolate and probe specific species. This approach allows us to separate and characterize different molecular forms of a species, including isomers and conformations.
Because of this philosophy, students work directly with our mass spectrometry instrumentation to develop new methods. This gives them the unique advantage of understanding mass spectrometry at the fundamental level. Click on the Research tab above to see our current research projects.
Our group's research philosophy instead is to push mass spectrometry technology to address challenging molecular characterization. We leverage the unique vacuum environment to isolate and probe specific species. This approach allows us to separate and characterize different molecular forms of a species, including isomers and conformations.
Because of this philosophy, students work directly with our mass spectrometry instrumentation to develop new methods. This gives them the unique advantage of understanding mass spectrometry at the fundamental level. Click on the Research tab above to see our current research projects.