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NanoHorizons to Fund Small Molecule Mass Spectrometry Research Projects
Proposals sought for research on applications of QuickMass disposable MALDI
mass spectrometry targets for high-throughput analysis and screening
State College, PA, April 12, 2005:
NanoHorizons, Inc., an emerging leader in applied nanoscale materials and solutions in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, microelectronics and polymer industries, today announced the launch of its Sponsored Research Program focused on applications of the company's QuickMass technology
QuickMass is a deposited thin-film system for high-throughput small-molecule mass spectrometry. QuickMass-enhanced targets enable MALDI mass spectrometers to be used for accurate and convenient small molecule analysis using matrix-less and thin-layer matrix test techniques. Disposable QuickMass plates use a nanoscale material system that is stable and sensitive. These plates have been used to test a wide variety of small molecules (<1000amu) such as natural products, combinatorial chemistry products and polymers. The disposable plates are intended to replace reusable steel targets for use in a broad range of current and future LDI/MALDI applications.
Proposals to participate in the QuickMass Sponsored Research Program should focus on applications comparing the performance of QuickMass to ESI-MS over the 0-1000amu range; comparing the performance of MALDI-MS on QuickMass plates and on reusable steel plates; testing matrix reduction techniques on QuickMass plates; and developing protocols for biomarkers, ADME, combinatorial chemistry, bio-chemical testing or related fields. They should include budget, timeline with reporting dates, and proposal team's experience. Full requirements can be found on NanoHorizons' Web site, nanohorizons.com, or at https://nanohorizons.com/RFP QuickMass.pdf.
About NanoHorizons, Inc.
Founded in 1998, NanoHorizons focuses on nanotechnology applications in the drug discovery, microelectronics, consumer products and health care industries and has licensed a comprehensive portfolio of nanotechnology intellectual property from the Penn State Research Foundation. Its research and development team continuously produces additional real-life solutions using nanotechnology in applied materials science.
NanoHorizons's new product and application introductions include: noble metal nanoparticles; QuickMass for mass spectrometry, which addresses the need for more cost effective compound screening in pharmaceutical research and increased drug discovery capacity; and nano-material based humidity sensors in applications such as environmental control, respiration monitors and medical diagnostics. For more information, please visit nanohorizons.com.
Contacts:
Nicolas A. Boillot
Hart-Boillot, LLC
Dennis I. Schneider
NanoHorizons, Inc.
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