Overview
This 3-day course introduces you to using the Q Exactive mass spectrometer in your metabolomics investigations. The course is led by experts in the field of metabolomics and includes lectures, laboratory sessions and computer workshops to provide a detailed overview of the metabolomics pipeline applying the Q Exactive mass spectrometer.

Topics covered

• Introduction to Metabolomics on the Q Exactive, the metabolomics workflow, and case studies using the Q Exactive
• Using the Q Exactive family of instruments in your metabolomics investigations
• Experimental design and the importance of quality control samples
• Sample preparation including polar and non-polar preparation methods on biofluids (urine and plasma) and tissue samples
• Preparation of samples for profiling and targeted analyses on the Q Exactive
• Hands-on data acquisition for profiling and targeted studies, setting up the Vanquish UHPLC coupled to the Q Exactive MS
• Data processing workshop
• Data analysis workshop (univariate and multivariate analysis)
• Introduction to metabolite identification applying Data Dependent Analysis and Data Independent Analysis
• Question and answer session with a panel of experts
  • Tips and tricks
  • Problem solving

Course link: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/metabolomics-training- centre/courses/2020/Metabolomics-with-the-Q-Exactive-November-2020.aspx