Triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS instrument to boost pharmaceutical research
Official title: A triple quadrupole LC MS/MS mass spectrometer for pharmaceutical research
Funded at St. John's University · NIH-11366514 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A high-sensitivity mass spectrometry instrument will be acquired to support drug research and teaching at St. John’s University, enabling precise measurements of drug molecules and biomarkers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | St. John's University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Queens, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,574 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM164860-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11366514 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals contributing to drug discovery and pharmacology research, including graduate students and faculty working on novel therapeutics, drug delivery systems, or biomarker studies.
✕Less likely to help
This grant does not involve direct patient participation or clinical trials.
What this research studies
This grant would bring a Shimadzu LCMS-8045RX with Nexera XS UHPLC to our department, paired with a three-year service contract. It will enable graduate students and faculty to study drug synthesis, biodistribution, pharmacokinetics, and biomarker work with much greater precision. The instrument will also support hands-on training for students in drug discovery, pharmacology, nanotechnology, and toxicology, as part of existing coursework. Access will be shared across departments and with external partners, expanding educational and research opportunities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit in the future from faster development of safer and more effective drugs thanks to better preclinical data.
How similar studies have gone: Similar labs with access to advanced LC-MS/MS have accelerated pharmacokinetic and biomarker studies in drug development.
Where this research is happening
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St. John's University
Queens, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Ketankumar D. — St. John's University
- Study coordinator: Patel, Ketankumar D.
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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.