ABOUT US:
Chalmers Mass Spectrometry Infrastructure, CMSI, is a research infrastructure at Chalmers University of Technology that supports researchers with mass spectrometry-based analyses, method expertise and access to advanced analytical platforms.
We work with researchers from Chalmers, other universities, healthcare, industry and external organisations. Our role is to help translate research questions into suitable analytical strategies, with support ranging from early project discussions and study design to sample preparation, analysis, data processing and interpretation.
CMSI has expertise in metabolomics, lipidomics, targeted and untargeted small-molecule analysis, chromatography and mass spectrometry. Depending on the project, we can provide service analyses performed by CMSI staff, supported access for trained users, method development or scientific and technical advice.
Our aim is to provide high-quality analytical support in a collaborative and transparent way. We encourage users to contact us early in the planning phase, especially for complex projects, human samples, non-standard sample types or analyses that require method development.
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICE ANALYSIS PROJECTS: Service projects are suitable when CMSI conducts the analysis in accordance with an agreed-upon project plan. All new service project requests should be submitted through this order portal. This helps CMSI collect the information needed to assess feasibility, plan the work, estimate timelines and prepare a quotation where relevant. When submitting a service project request, please include as much relevant information as possible.
After the request has been submitted, CMSI will review the information and contact the user to discuss the project. This may include feasibility, method choice, sample requirements, quality assurance, data processing, reporting format, timelines and cost estimate.
Please do not send samples before the project has been discussed and agreed with CMSI. Sample shipment, storage conditions, labelling, required documentation and any necessary agreements must be clarified before samples are delivered.
The researcher or responsible organisation is responsible for ensuring that legal, ethical and biosafety requirements are fulfilled before samples are sent to CMSI. CMSI can advise on practical sample handling requirements, but does not take over the researcher’s responsibility for permits, ethical approvals, MTAs or other agreements that may be required for the project.
If you are unsure whether a planned analysis is suitable as a service project, or if the project requires method development or non-routine handling, please contact CMSI before submitting the final request.
Read more about CMSI here: https://www.chalmers.se/en/infrastructure/cmsi/