Venue: University of Neuchâtel

This is a 1-day workshop offered twice (on May 20 and 27) and with each session being limited to only 4 students. This setting will assure a high quality workshop in a covid-safely environment.

Wearing a mask the full day will (probably) be mandatory, in addition to wearing lab coats and glasses as required for the technical part of this workshop (see below).

We are hopeful that the workshop will happen, but, please, keep in mind that depending on the covid situation evolution, we might still be forced to postpone it. Thanks for your understanding.

• Dr. Gaétan Glauser, Senior scientist, MS and metabolomics unit, Neuchâtel Platform of Analytical Chemistry (NPAC), University of Neuchâtel
• Dr. Emmanuel Defossez, Postdoc, Functional Ecology laboratory, University of Neuchâtel

This practical short course intends to provide an overview of the different steps needed to perform mass spectrometry-based plant metabolomics. The course will take place in the laboratory and in computer rooms where participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with sample preparation, analysis by HPLC-MS, data processing, and compound identification.

1. Generic sample preparation suitable for metabolomic analysis

2. Analysis by HPLC-high resolution mass spectrometry

3. Data processing using commercial and open-access solutions

4. Compound identification

During the course, participants must wear long pants and closed shoes since part of the course will take place in the lab. Lab coats and glasses will be provided if needed, however we encourage participants to bring their own material.

Date: Two sessions, 20 and 27 of May 2021 (1 day workshop)

Schedule: 8.55-17.00

Venue:  University of Neuchâtel, Faculté des Sciences, Rue Emile-Argand 11, morning = NPAC platform, Chemistry Building (Building G) ;  afternoon = IT room B015. Please meet in front of the Chemistry Building (Building G) at 8.55am.

ECTS: 0.5 (Research tools)

Evaluation: Full attendance and active participation

Information: Please contact the doctoral program coordinator Dr Pauline Fritsch

Registration fee: free

Travel expenses: For participants of the Interuniversity doctoral program in organismal biology (DP-biol ): see reimbursement conditions

• This course is free and open to all PhD students, however until April 23, 2021 priority is given to "Interuniversity doctoral program in organismal biology" participants.
• Post-docs are welcome as long as places are available.
• Maximum number of participants: 8 people in two sessions of 4 students.

Registration through the web only: FULL.

Please note the cancellation policy (CHF 30).

Deadline: April 30