Mass spectrometry is an analytical tool used for measuring the molecular mass of a sample. Mass spectrometry (MS) measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions to identify and quantify molecules in simple and complex mixtures. Structural information can be generated using certain types of mass spectrometers, usually those with multiple analysers which are known as tandem mass spectrometers. This is achieved by fragmenting the sample inside the instrument and analysing the products generated. This procedure is useful for the structural elucidation of organic compounds and for peptide or oligonucleotide sequencing.

 

Tremendous applications in many areas such as chemistry, environmental sciences, biology, nano technology, pharmaceutics and proteomics makes Mass Spectrometry in to one of the most popular and useful techniques. Introduction of soft ionization techniques such as Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization (MALDI) and Electrospray Ionization (ESI) enhances its applications on polymers and bio molecules. Development of techniques such as Time–of–Flight (TOF) based mass spectrometers, that offer accurate mass of the samples, extends its applications in to the structural elucidation of unknown compounds.

 

The three days colloquium aims to introduce fundamental aspects, instrumentation, recent developments and applications of MS in structural elucidation, proteomics, metabolomics and analysis of pesticides or environmental samples. The colloquium is designed to share developments in the field with young students and researchers. It will also seek to fill up gaps in the present understanding and recent developments in Mass spectrometry. It is suitable for beginners and those familiar with applications of Mass Spectrometry in the Life Sciences/ environmental/chemistry/medicine. This is in the context of emerging mass spectrometric research in India and other parts of the world. It is proposed to include Panel Discussions on topics of current interest in the technical program.Speakers.

Who can apply?  Final year post-graduate students, research scholars in Chemistry/Biology and young faculty members of colleges/ University departments who would like to pursue research in Bioorganic chemistry.

Total seats: 80.

How to Apply:

Applications with a very  brief CV and a statement to justify the participation in conformity with the objectives may be filed on-line by filling the Online Application Below (Closed on 27-08, 2014) or by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . There is no Registration Fee.The program is intended mainly for final year Master students of Chemistry, research scholars in Chemistry/Biology and young faculty members of colleges/ University departments who would like to pursue research in Organic/Bioorganic chemistry. 

Speakers

1	Dr. K.P. Madhusudanan,	Former Director, RSIC, CDRI, Lucknow Visiting Scientist, IUIC, MGU  Senior Scientist, Arjuna Natural Extract, Aluva. Director (Rtd.), Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility, Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow
2	Dr. SK Raza	Director , INSTITUTE OF PESTICIDE FORMULATION TECHNOLOGY Sector - 20 Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon - -122 016, Harayna,(India)
3	Dr. Venketeswaralu Panchagnula	Scientist National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR – NCL), Pune
4	Dr. M.V. Jagannadham	Senior Scientist, CCMB, Hyderabad
5	Dr. Abdhul Jaleel KA	Scientist E-II and Senior Consultant (ProteSenior Scientist CSIR- CCMB, Hyderabadomic Facility) RGCB, TVM
6	Prof. Thomas Biju Mathew	Professor, (Agricultural Entomology) AINP on pesticide residues NARP (SR)  College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram – 69 522
7	Dr. Sudarslal. S	Associate Professor, Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Clappana P.O., Kollam, Kerala-690 525
8	Dr. Ramaswamy Babu Rajendran	Professor  Department of Environmental Biotechnology  School of Environmental Sciences   Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli-620024 Tamilnadu, INDIA
9	Dr. Prabhakar Sripadi	Scientist Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad