ASMS: Thermo Fisher Scientific Breakfast sessions

Breakfast workshops |June 2 - June 5, 2025 | Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 2nd Floor - Key Ballroom 5 | 401 W Pratt Street

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Monday breakfast workshops | Monday, June 2, 2025

Proteomics

7 - 8:15 a.m. EDT: Unrivalled productivity and performance for protein quantitation (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 2nd Floor - Key Ballroom 5 | 401 W Pratt Street)

• Discover new technologies that enable high performance proteomics, benefiting a wide range of applications including chemoproteomics, targeted protein degradation, and narrow-window Data-Independent Acquisition (DIA) based Label-Free Quantitation (LFQ). These advancements also offer significant improvements in ease of use, reproducibility, and reliability. This session will provide valuable insights into how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming research practices, enhancing the precision and effectiveness of studies across proteomics applications.

BioPharma & Pharma

7 - 8:15 a.m. EDT: Molecular insights through mass spectrometry-enabled analysis (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 2nd Floor - Key Ballroom 1-2 | 401 W Pratt Street)

• Learn about new tools for the structural characterization of macromolecules, including native protein complexes, antibody-drug conjugates, and comprehensive antibody characterization. Learn about the detection of small molecules for leachable and extractable analysis. These advancements are significantly benefiting biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical research by providing enhanced accuracy and depth in molecular analysis. This session will offer valuable insights into how these innovative tools are driving progress in the development of biopharmaceutical products.

Tuesday breakfast workshops | Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Metabolomics

7 - 8:15 a.m. EDT: Highly sensitive instrumentation for metabolite and lipid quantitation (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 2nd Floor - Key Ballroom 5 | 401 W Pratt Street)

• Explore new approaches in metabolomics applications including SQUAD (Simultaneous Quantitation and Discovery) exposomics, and alternative fragmentation methods enhancing small molecule characterization. This session will delve into how these innovative techniques are improving the identification and quantification of small molecules, offering greater precision and depth in research. Gain valuable insights into how these advancements are transforming the landscape of small molecule analysis for metabolites and lipids, improving our understanding of metabolism across various scientific disciplines.

Proteomics

7 - 8:15 a.m. EDT: Innovative solutions for expanded PTM and spatial analysis (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 2nd Floor - Key Ballroom 1-2 | 401 W Pratt Street)

• Listen as expert speakers highlight improved workflow solutions that benefit the study of post-translational modifications (PTMs), including phosphorylation and histone modifications, as well as advancements in spatial proteomics analysis using label-free quantitation strategies. These innovations are enhancing the precision and site localization of PTM analysis and spatial resolution for proteomics, providing valuable insights into cellular processes and protein functions. This session will offer an in-depth look at how these improved workflows are advancing research in molecular biology and biochemistry.

Wednesday breakfast workshops | Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Structural biology

7 - 8:15 a.m. EDT: Fresh solutions to elucidate the structure-function relationship of macromolecules (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 2nd Floor - Key Ballroom 5 | 401 W Pratt Street)

• Discovery advancements in structural biology applications, including charge detection approaches including Direct Mass technology mode, protein cross-linking, and hydrogen-deuterium exchange (HDX). These technologies provide complementary information about the structure of proteins and RNA molecules, offering insights into their functional states. This session will delve into how these innovative methods are enhancing our understanding of molecular structures, contributing to more accurate models of protein and RNA behavior, and driving progress in fields such as biochemistry and molecular biology.

Translational applications

7 - 8:15 a.m. EDT: Workflows to bridge that gap between discovery and clinical research (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 2nd Floor - Key Ballroom 1-2 | 401 W Pratt Street)

• Focusing on oncology applications in lung and ovarian cancer, this session will explore workflows utilizing plasma proteomics to better understand the relationship between responders and non-responders, research on chemotherapeutic resistance, and the identification of biomarkers for improve health outcomes. These innovative approaches are enhancing our ability to translate discoveries into clinical research, providing deeper insights into treatment efficacy and resistance mechanisms.

Thursday breakfast workshops | Thursday, June 5, 2025

Environmental & Food safety

7 - 8:15 a.m. EDT: Comprehensive solutions for analytical testing in areas from food safety to water quality (Baltimore Convention Center - Room TBD | 1 W Pratt Street)

• Learn about streamlined and validated workflows for the analysis of PFAS and other environmental contaminants. This session will also cover techniques for food authentication and safety monitoring. Discover how these comprehensive solutions are enhancing the accuracy and productivity of analytical testing, ensuring the safety and quality for both food and water. Gain valuable insights into reliable and reproducible methodologies that are driving advancements in environmental and food safety research, providing essential tools for maintaining public health and regulatory compliance.

Digital transformation of software

7 - 8:15 a.m. EDT: Innovation capabilities and connectivity to enhance productivity (Baltimore Convention Center - Room TBD | 1 W Pratt Street)

• Experience advancements in proteomics, small molecule analysis, and biopharmaceutical research with software that seamlessly connects data, applications, instruments, and scientists. Discover how digital transformation enhances productivity by providing powerful, integrated tools. These innovations streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and help researchers achieve more reproducible results. Learn how cutting-edge digital solutions are revolutionizing the scientific landscape, driving progress, and offering new capabilities that boost productivity and efficiency in research and development.