Core Upgrades Pave Way for Spartan Science
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Michigan State University researchers now have enhanced support for making new discoveries thanks to significant upgrades at MSU’s Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics Core, as well as the Stable Isotope Core Facility, which moved from the Natural Sciences Building to the fifth floor of the Plant and Soil Sciences Building (PSSB) in 2022. The move, coupled with the installation of advanced equipment, has dramatically increased the lab's capacity to support research— which can now provide stable isotope analysis of a wide array of solid, gas, and liquid samples at the bulk and compound specific levels. Funded by the MSU Research Foundation, and guided by visionary leadership, Moran and colleagues are transforming the facility into a valuable tool—integral to performing the level of research expected of MSU.
“This new instrumentation was selected to support our mission and meet the growing needs of the departments we serve,” Jim said. “As the only stable isotope lab on campus, demand has steadily increased—especially since relocating to PSSB. We're now supporting a broad research community, including private sector collaborations and an expanding list of universities. And PSM has become our largest user.”
Researchers Hasand Gandhi and Jim Moran are collaborating with international partners to calibrate the new equipment and ensure accuracy at every level.
With these core upgrades, Spartan scientists are equipped with the tools they need to drive innovation and continue MSU’s legacy of world-class research.
