We are interested in the methodology development for analytical mass spectrometry (MS), including new principles, new

technologies and the application to proteomics and chemical biology.

(1)MALDI matrix and dissociation methods.

(2)New ESI technologies.

(3)MALDI imaging.

(4)Mass spectrometric data analysis and bioinformatics.

(5)Identification and functional studies of protein posttranslational modifications (including fatty acylation and

phosphorylation).

(6)Development of mass spectrometric techniques for rapid and accurate identification of microorganisms.

(7)Metabolism/synthesis and regulation of triglycerides.