Imaging and MALDI

The BMSS Imaging & MALDI SIG

The Imaging and MALDI special interest group was formed in 2007 to cater for the explosion of interest in the use of mass spectrometry-based imaging techniques. The group is a forum for all MSI techniques including but not exclusively MALDI. The group is very active and has organised 10 one-day Special Interest Meetings to date, along with dedicated imaging sessions at the annual BMSS meeting. We have been delighted to be able to host leading international figures in MSI including Isabelle Fournier, Markus Stoeckli, Helen Cooper, Liam McDonnel, Andreas Rompp, Josephine Bunch and Pierre Chaurand to give plenary lectures at our annual SIG meetings.  We are planning to host the next SIG meeting in Spring 2024 and look forward to welcoming you there.

The generous contribution of numerous sponsors, including mass spectrometers and sample preparation device manufacturers, has made it possible to welcome all attendees free of charge.

Early Career Inclusion: 

The Imaging and MALDI SIG meetings have also provided a forum for Early Career Scientists (ECSs) to give oral presentations in a friendly and supportive environment since their inception. Each SIG meeting has a number of reserved slots for ECS presentations, and it is an excellent opportunity for ECSs to deliver their “first” external conference presentation.

BMSS Imaging & MALDI SIG Co-Leaders Contact Details:

 

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - 2026

The SIG Leaders in agreement with the BMSS committee and the SIG Coordinator have decided to "shake things up "  by deploying the MALDI and Imaging Special Interest Group 1-day Symposium at a different site, with it returning to Sheffield Hallam University every two years.

We are  launching a call for an expression of interest to host this event next year, in May 2026. We would love, where possible, for the new host to also hold a back-to-back training event, like we did in 2024, but this is not mandatory.

The SIG Lead team will still be happy to be involved in the organisation and advise, where appropriate, to ensure a smooth running of the event, on the basis of our long-standing experience.

We most certainly can advise on gathering support from the industrial sponsors.

Please could you email Prof. Simona Francese s.francese@shu.ac.uk

By August 25th with your expression of interest including information the following:

  • Proposed date(s)
  • Organising Committee
  • Budgetary considerations (e.g. room hire, AV equipment, poster boards)
  • Catering options (pricing and plans)
  • Whether you might be able to hold a back-to-back training event, and what equipment may be available, plus any known costs
  • Rough schedule of the event
  • Poster and oral presentation prizes We can work with you to refine all of the above and we will get in touch with all of the applicants by the second week of September 2025.

All the best wishes,

Simona Francese, SIG Lead, sent on behalf of the Imaging and MALDI SIG team