Page 23 - Shimadzu Journal vol.4 Issue1

Topics

Shimadzu Teams with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
to Form Interdisciplinary Chemistry Lab

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the opening of the structural analysis of newly synthesized drug compounds, assessment
Shimadzu Laboratory for Advanced Applied and Analytical Chemistry of drug metabolism and stability, and pharmacokinetics and
at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). The new bio-distribution. Neuroscientists at the university have adopted the
2,000-square-foot laboratory and office suite is a hub for research MALDI-TOF MS for studies on central nervous system development,
across the entire UWM campus, as well as a classroom for teaching pain processes, and learning.
the theory and practice of mass spectrometry. The new lab, located
“Our relationship with Shimadzu allows us ready access to the
inside of UWM’s Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex, was
market’s latest analytical innovations,” said Dr. Douglas Stafford,
made possible by a $1.13 million grant from Shimadzu Scientific
Director of MIDD. “In the future, we hope that this lab will be used to
Instruments.
host user workshops on new applications and instruments. This will
Equipped with an array of Shimadzu’s analytical instruments, the lab is help to keep our scientists ahead of the curve by staying connected to
able to support diverse programs in drug discovery, freshwater the wide network of MS users.”
science, food and beverage, environmental science, and other basic
“The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in conjunction with MIDD, is
life science and chemistry studies. The facility features six
a vibrant, growing research community, supporting interdisciplinary
state-of-the-art mass spectrometers, sample preparation tools,
applications in numerous scientific programs,” said Terry Adams, VP
UV-visible and FTIR spectrometers, liquid and gas chromatography
Marketing at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments. “Shimadzu is proud to
systems, and a fully equipped tissue culture suite to enable discovery
have our name associated with such an outstanding institution and
and toxicology research.
we are eager to work with the many researchers and students utilizing
The Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery (MIDD), part of UWM’s this impressive laboratory.”
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is the primary user of the
lab. The institute uses the lab to conduct NIH-funded research on new For more information on the Shimadzu Laboratory for Advanced and
drugs for pain, schizophrenia, and asthma, as well as anti-infective Applied Analytical Chemistry, go to
and anti-cancer drugs. MIDD frequently uses the instrumentation for http://www4.uwm.edu/drugdiscovery/

23