The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $940,303 Project Grant under the Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) program to the University of California, Merced to acquire a state-of-the-art TimsTOF Pro 2 mass spectrometry system coupled with a nano-UPLC liquid chromatography system. This specialized equipment will enable UC Merced researchers to advance their work on understanding host-microbe interactions, developing disease biomarkers, and informing local ecosystem restoration efforts. The grant supports enhancing UC Merced's research and training capabilities, as the university serves a predominantly Hispanic and underrepresented student population in STEM fields. The high-resolution mass spectrometry system will also be made available to researchers across California's San Joaquin Valley region, facilitating workshops and research exchanges to train users in data acquisition and analysis. This award reflects NSF's mission to build research capacity and broaden participation in science and engineering.
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