New mass spectrometer to enhance protein analysis at Rutgers Newark
Official title: Bruker timsTOF HT Mass Spectrometer for Accelerating Proteomics Research at Rutgers Newark Campus
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-10853314 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about getting a new high-tech machine to help scientists at Rutgers University quickly and accurately identify proteins in biological samples, which will support important research projects and improve our understanding of how our bodies work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,077,584 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD034300-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10853314 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in NIH-funded studies that require advanced protein analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in NIH-funded research or those not requiring proteomics analysis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a Bruker timsTOF HT mass spectrometer to improve proteomics capabilities at Rutgers University. The new instrument will be used by experienced scientists at the Center for Advanced Proteomics Research to conduct large-scale studies, allowing for faster analysis of biological samples. By increasing the speed and sensitivity of protein identification, this research aims to support NIH-funded projects and enhance the understanding of complex biological processes. The advanced technology will help in identifying low-abundant proteins and their modifications more efficiently.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly accelerate the pace of proteomics studies, leading to faster discoveries in health sciences.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research efforts have shown success in enhancing proteomics capabilities, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Hong — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Li, Hong
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.