40th Anniversary Symposium

In April 2007, the Vanderbilt University Core Center in Molecular Toxicology, a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Center, celebrated its 40th year of continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health. In conjunction with this anniversary, the Core Center hosted a symposium featuring “Advances in Mass Spectrometry: Basic and Clinical Research and Applications in Environmental Health Sciences,” held Friday and Saturday, 13-14 April 2007. The purpose of this symposium was to foster increased interaction in the research community, specifically throughout the Southeast and the Midwest. The program included speakers from Vanderbilt, along with a number of outstanding external researchers who have made significant scientific contributions utilizing the important technology of mass spectrometry. Topics included novel mass spectrometry applications, bioassays, proteomics, and informatics. This event not only offered an opportunity for individuals to meet with investigators from other programs but also provided a forum for learning about cutting-edge research techniques. The symposium was in session Friday afternoon (4/13/07) and again on Saturday morning and afternoon (4/14/07). In addition to the research presentations, complimentary meals and a poster session were among the scheduled events.

Symposium Agenda (PDF)