Mass Spectrometry-Based Metabolomics

Sastia Prama Putri is an assistant professor in the Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka University, Japan. She received her PhD from the International Center for Biotechnology at Osaka University, in which she worked on the discovery of novel bioactive compounds from natural products. Dr. Putri’s current research includes the application of metabolomic technology for optimizing biofuel production. She is also involved in food metabolomics studies focusing on food authentication and quality evaluation. She is the current chair of the Early Career Members Network of the Metabolomics Society as well as a board member of the Metabolomics Society. Eiichiro Fukusaki is a professor in the Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka University, Japan. He is the former deputy chief researcher at Nitto Denko Corporation. Dr. Fukusaki has published more than 200 journal articles, book chapters, and reviews. He also holds 25 domestic and 10 international patents. His research collaborators include more than 30 academic institutions and major companies from various industries, including the pharmaceutical, electrical, medical, and food industries. He received the "Saito" Award from the Society for Biotechnology, Japan.

Metabolomics in a Nutshell. Design of Metabolomics Experiment. Sample Preparation. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Analysis: Nontargeted Metabolomics Based on Scan Mode Analysis. LC/QqQ/MS Analysis: Widely Targeted Metabolomics on the Basis of Multiple Reaction Monitoring. Statistical Analysis. Case Studies.