I can see clearly now: An Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry Imaging facility (ARC LIEF administered by the University of Tasmania) (2023-2024)

Biology is complex- one plant or animal species can contain thousands of unique molecules. To harness the power of these biological molecules for food, fibre and medicine, we need to know precisely what, when and where they are produced. This proposal brings this capability to Tasmania and our national and global research network. Ion mobility mass spectrometry uses three dimensions to separate and identify unique molecules and this is now coupled to advanced imaging enabling us to visualise these molecules directly in whole tissues of plants and animals. This infrastructure will help us discover and ultimately harness biological molecules to address the Australian Government priority areas of Food, Soil, Water and Environmental Change.