Training for one of the commissioned instrument in Central Lab was conducted on 16-19 April 2013. The training was held in Advanced Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, T03. Participants attended are Head of Specialist, Dr. Leni Yuliati, a few lecturers, Science Officer and lab staffs.
The training is divided into 2 parts; Lecture and Practical Lab.
Lecture:
• Introduction to AB Sciex 5800 MALDI TOF TOF MS/MS
• Basic Concepts of MALDI MS
• Ion Optics
• TOF/TOF Series Software
• sample Preparation
• Batch Mode Automation
• Calibration Strategies
• Introduction hardware of MALDI TOF TOF
• Optimizing Performance: Fragmentation
• Data Processing Tools
• Deflector Optimization
• Database Management
Practical Lab:
• Sample Preparation
• Spotting Practice
• Interactive Mode MS and MS/MS
• Batch Mode Acquisition
• Plate Calibration
• Deflector Tuning
• User Practical Test
The person in charge for handling MALDI-TOF-TOF MS/MS in the Central Lab are Puan Nor Fadilah Mohamad, 07-5557731 (office) and Puan Normah Kasimon, 07-5557601 (office). They can be contacted at 07-5557718 (lab).