Aquisition of new LC-MS/MS system

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences awarded Cleveland State University $249,944 for acquisition of a new liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) instrument under the Biomedical Research and Research Training program (CFDA 93.859) on July 1, 2026.

The LC-MS/MS system will advance research infrastructure and educational capacity at CSU by supporting ongoing NIH-funded research across multiple faculty members and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The instrument's advanced technical capabilities will enhance research output, reproducibility, and data reliability while enabling additional faculty to secure federal and private funding. Beyond research, the system will provide hands-on analytical training for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers in analytical and biomedical fields.

Work is performed in Cleveland, Ohio, with a period of performance running through June 30, 2027. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Abstract

Cleveland state university (CSU) proposes to acquire a new liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) instrument to significantly enhance research infrastructure and educational opportunities. This state-of- the-art instrument is crucial for advancing diverse scientific and engineering disciplines at CSU. IT will directly support ongoing NIH-funded research by multiple CSU faculty, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and leveraging diverse expertise across campus. The proposed LC-MS/MS system's advanced technical capabilities will promote rigorous and reproducible research, upholding high standards for scientific methodology and data reliability, thereby substantially boosting current research output. Furthermore, the increased research capacity afforded by this instrument is anticipated to help additional faculty members secure more federal and private funding. Beyond research, the proposed LC-MS/MS will provide essential hands-on training for CSU's undergraduate and graduate students. This practical experience will prepare them for high-demand careers in analytical and biomedical fields, thereby enhancing and building upon CSU's educational capacity.