Mass Spectrometry

About / Overview

The NJ-ACS Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group (MSDG) was formed in 1989 to promote and disseminate knowledge of mass spectrometry and related topics.

MSDG is an integral part of the American Chemical Society (ACS) North Jersey Section. Membership includes over 1,100 scientists involved in research and development both at academic, industrial and governmental laboratories.

Although the majority of our members reside in New Jersey, some come from its neighbor states of New York and Pennsylvania. Our interests include advancement of techniques and instrumentation in mass spectrometry, as well as application of mass spectrometry in biological sciences, pharmaceutical development, environmental testing, and beyond.

MSDG sponsors the following activities:

  • Vendor-sponsored seminars that highly focus on mass spectrometric applications in pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical, chemical, environmental sciences.
  • MSDG also hosts The Annual Vendor Show on Mass Spectrometry that is attended by more than 150-200 local mass spectrometry users and major manufacturers and service providers related to mass spectrometry field.

NJ-ACS Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group (MSDG)

Board Members

Michelle Gonsalves, PhD

Michelle Gonsalves, PhD

Chair

Ines Santos, PhD

Ines Santos, PhD

Treasurer/Chair Elect

Preeti Mukherjee, PhD

Preeti Mukherjee, PhD

Secretary

Kathleen Anderson

Kathleen Anderson

Director of Communications

Catherine Hicks

Catherine Hicks

Director of Event Coordination

JP Gutierrez

JP Gutierrez

Director of Sponsor Relations

Marisa Asadian, PhD

Marisa Asadian, PhD

Director of Sponsor Relations

Chaolong Qin, PhD

Chaolong Qin, PhD

Director of Public Relations

Srinivas VS Chakravartula, PhD

Srinivas VS Chakravartula, PhD

Director of Awards

Gene Hall, PhD

Gene Hall, PhD

Director of Awards

HsinPin Ho, PhD

HsinPin Ho, PhD

Past Chair 2025

David J. Schenk, PhD

David J. Schenk, PhD

Past Chair 2024

Carolina Cabral, PhD

Carolina Cabral, PhD

Past Chair 2022

Michael B. Peddicord

Michael B. Peddicord

Past Chair 2021

Meeting Archives

  • Feb 25, 2025

    NJ Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group Monthly Meeting

    Title: Sampling, Ambient Mass Spectrometry, and the Philosophy of Damage in a Museum Setting Speaker: G. Asher Newsome Smithsonian Institution, Physical Scientist Museum Conservation Institute (MCI), Suitland MD 20746 Abstract: Material analysis is needed to support all manner of research at...
  • Sep 16, 2024

    NJ Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group Monthly Meeting

    Ambient Mass Spectrometry Imaging: Recent Developments and Opportunities Julia Laskin* Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a powerful technique for studying the localization of lipids, metabolites, and proteins in bi...
  • Jun 18, 2024

    NJ Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group Monthly Meeting

    The NJ Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group is pleased to announce our June 18, 2024 in-person Meeting, sponsored by Biognosys 5:30 PM    Social and Registration 6:15 PM    Complimentary Dinner 6:55 PM    Welcome and Opening Remarks 7:05 PM  Speaker 1:   Todd Hembrough, PhD, CEO a...
  • May 2, 2024

    NJ Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group Monthly Meeting

    The NJ Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group is pleased to announce our May 2, 2024 in-person Meeting. 5:30 PM    Social and Registration 6:15 PM    Complimentary Dinner 6:55 PM    Welcome and Opening Remarks 7:05 PM  Speaker 1:   Kallol Gupta, Nanobiology Institute, Yale University,...
  • Apr 9, 2024

    NJ Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group Monthly Meeting

    The NJ Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group is pleased to announce our April 9 2024 in-person Meeting. Program 5:30 PM    Social and Registration 6:15 PM    Complimentary Dinner 6:55 PM    Welcome and Opening Remarks 7:05 PM  Speaker 1: Darshit Shah, HLA-peptide discovery to develop t...
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