Lipid and Metabolite Mass Spectrometry Facility
The Center for Human Nutrition lipid mass spectrometry lab is in the Green Science Building (L4.308) and occupies 2,000 square feet of newly renovated, state-of-the-art laboratory space housing over 16 mass spectrometers. This is a newly constructed open-concept lab with a modular design that allows equipment to relocated with minimal effort or disruption based on current needs.
Other than two chemical fume hoods and a sink, there are no fixed structures in the lab. Nitrogen and ultra-pure air are delivered from an external 6,000-gallon liquid nitrogen dewer and twin (redundant) Atlas Copco SF22+ scroll compressors with CD35+ dryers. All gasses are delivered through a fully stainless steel, medical grade piping network.
The lab is temperature controlled through a combination of house HVAC and four in-room water chilled CRAC units. Mechanical services (gas, electrical, and vent snorkels) are delivered primarily through ceiling mounted quick connect gas fittings, twist-lock power cords, and snorkels with additional electrical service along the walls.
There is currently 64 feet of mobile benches (AT Villa Ergo) for sample preparation, instrument maintenance, and other activities related to lipid mass spectrometry.
Program Director
Professor
Center for Human Nutrition
jeffrey.mcdonald@UTSouthwestern.edu Phone: 214-648-8663