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University for her poster titled ‘Monitoring reactions of small molecules with cell membranes by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry’ where she discussed how the cell membrane is considered to be an inert structure, how when considering the molecular components there is an indication of potential reactivity with organic drug-like molecules. The use of LC-MS with a high performance mass analyser and then tandem mass spectrometry and ion-mobility was reported to have opened up the fi eld of complex reactions and revealed preferential sites of reactivity within the small molecules.
This extremely valuable meeting covered everything from basic principles to fundamental aspects, method developments and applications of the various uses and analyses performed utilising mass spectrometry. The high quality of the poster contributions and the novelty of the scientifi c content of the presentations, describing all aspects of mass spectrometry and associated separation techniques, were of tremendous value for both novices and experts.
At the social level, the meeting provided plentiful opportunities to chat and share, over coffee or the inevitable beer – even the Buccaneer next door seemed well stocked and stayed open. Many of the delegates attended the Conference Dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves in true BMSS tradition. The Vendor Exhibition was, as always, a critical component of the meeting – seeking to bring the vendors closer to the delegates, where the continued move away from the use of purpose-built shell structures provided a more open layout in the beautiful Floral Hall.
Figure 4. Lisa Deininger receiving her Barber prize and Christine Eckers (Photograph courtesy of BMSS)
observe the interactions of QBP1 with with ataxin-3 and species such as monomeric ataxin-3 containing polyQ.
Entrants for these two prizes must be current BMSS members with less than 5 years’ experience in mass spectrometry, including MS oriented PG research but not including career breaks.
The Delegates’ Choice Poster Prize Competition, sponsored by AstraZeneca, provided an opportunity for all delegates of the BMSS Annual Meeting and Conference to vote for the best poster at the conference from any author.
The Delegates Choice Poster Prize was awarded to Hannah Britt, Durham
When asked about the success of the 37th BMSS Annual Meeting BMSS Chair Dr Christine Eckers, summarised the meeting by saying: “The high quality scientifi c programme has resulted in excellent feedback from a large number of delegates and the opportunities for formal and informal interactions gave rise to some interesting scientifi c discussions.”
The next BMSS annual meeting and conference, its 38th, will held at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, and will take place between 4th and 7th September 2017. Updated details may be found at
www.bmss.org.uk
Acknowledgement: Thank you to Lisa Sage, BMSS administrator, for her assistance in providing the historical demographics and the supplied photographs.
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