Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry Training Network
Lead Research Organisation:
Waters (United Kingdom)
Department Name: Research
Abstract
Ion mobility-high resolution mass spectrometry (IM-HRMS) is the next-generation analytical platform in research and
industry. Unlocking its full potential across applications as varied as biotherapeutics, environment and food safety requires
not only pushing back the frontiers of instrumentation, fundamental understanding and applications - but harmonisation is
essential. To achieve this, current shortcomings in data collection, analysis and reporting across instrument types,
laboratories and research areas need to be scrutinised and overcome.
The MobiliTraIN Doctoral Network will form 10 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) who will bring a new fundamental understanding
of IM- HRMS, provide reference materials and guidelines for standardisation, develop state-of-the-art methods for the
application of IM- HRMS in biopharmaceutical development, biological 'omics studies, and nontarget screening of
contaminants, and lay the foundations for IM-HRMS adoption in industry. Through an interdisciplinary research
programme, including an open science approach and training in technical, business and transferable skills, the MobiliTraIN
DCs will become leading experts in ion mobility with a unique skill set to successfully advance their careers while
supporting Europe's innovation capacity.
Building on existing collaborations and research excellence covering the entire innovation chain of IM-HRMS development
and application, MobiliTraIN unites 8 academic institutions, 3 leading instrumentation companies, 1 regulatory agency, 1
pharma industry leader and 5 SMEs from 8 countries. With complementary expertise, know-how and mentoring
experience, our consortium is ideally suited to unveil the potential of IM-HRMS as a key technology for safer therapeutics,
better understanding of complex disease progression and improved monitoring of food, water and public health safety.
industry. Unlocking its full potential across applications as varied as biotherapeutics, environment and food safety requires
not only pushing back the frontiers of instrumentation, fundamental understanding and applications - but harmonisation is
essential. To achieve this, current shortcomings in data collection, analysis and reporting across instrument types,
laboratories and research areas need to be scrutinised and overcome.
The MobiliTraIN Doctoral Network will form 10 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) who will bring a new fundamental understanding
of IM- HRMS, provide reference materials and guidelines for standardisation, develop state-of-the-art methods for the
application of IM- HRMS in biopharmaceutical development, biological 'omics studies, and nontarget screening of
contaminants, and lay the foundations for IM-HRMS adoption in industry. Through an interdisciplinary research
programme, including an open science approach and training in technical, business and transferable skills, the MobiliTraIN
DCs will become leading experts in ion mobility with a unique skill set to successfully advance their careers while
supporting Europe's innovation capacity.
Building on existing collaborations and research excellence covering the entire innovation chain of IM-HRMS development
and application, MobiliTraIN unites 8 academic institutions, 3 leading instrumentation companies, 1 regulatory agency, 1
pharma industry leader and 5 SMEs from 8 countries. With complementary expertise, know-how and mentoring
experience, our consortium is ideally suited to unveil the potential of IM-HRMS as a key technology for safer therapeutics,
better understanding of complex disease progression and improved monitoring of food, water and public health safety.
