ASMS News THE 8TH SANIBEL CONFERENCE The 8th Sanibel Conference on Mass Spectrometry, Metal~Containing Ions and Their Applications in Mass Spectrometry, organized by Jonathan Amster and [enniter Brodbelt, will be held January 20-23, 1996, on Sanibel Island, Florida. The 1996 Sanibel Conference will focus on recent developments involving metalcontaining ions and their applications in mass spec~ trornetry. The study of metal ions, their analysis, interactions, and reactions, has proved to be one of the most exciting areas of gas-phase chemistry in recent years. The growth in the understanding of fundamental aspects of metal ion reactivity has promoted the application of metal chemistry to structural elucidation of biological molecules such as peptides and sugars, and allowed new inroads into the evaluation of cluster chemistry, including aspects of solvation. With the advent of electrospray ionization, even metal/protein interactions have begun to be studied. In addition to the emphasis on these topics, the latest advances in state-selective metal ion chemistry, atomic analysis, and gas-phase molecular recognition will be discussed. The program will include invited speakers and contributed posters covering the chemistry of metalcontaining ions in the gas-phase and in solution as probed by mass spectrometry. Contributed posters are invited in the areas of ion-molecule chemistry, metallobiochemistry, state-specific chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and novel instrumentation developed for such studies. The objective of this conference is to promote the exchange of ideas about metal-containing ions and their chemistry from both fundamental and analytical perspectives. The selected speakers will help to stimulate the exchange of ideas across several fields. For further information, please contact ASM5, 1201 Don Diego Avenue; Santa Fe, NM 87505. Telephone: (505) 989-4517.
44TH ASMS CONFERENCE ON MASS SPECTROMETRY The 44th A5MS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, May 12-16, 1996, will be held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The conference will begin Sunday afternoon, May 12, with tutorial Sessions and a reception. Each day will feature a plenary lecture, followed by morning oral sessions, luncheon workshops, poster sessions! and afternoon oral sessions. All conference activities will be held at the Convention Center. Conference participants will have a choice of hotels near the Convention Center, as well as in downtown SSb!
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Portland. There isa substantial number of roomsin the $60-$80 price range, as well as deluxe accommodations running $100-'$12.0. The Portland Conventior; Bureau will coordinate room reservations. Portland has a light rail system which provides convenient transportation between downtown Portland and the Convention Center. Abstract submission must be by diskette using software supplied by ASMS. The diskettes will be mailed to all members of ASMS. The deadline for receipt of abstracts on diskette is January 17, 1996, Abstract diskettes received late will not be accepted. Conference calendar: January 17 Deadline for RECEIPT of abstractsAbstracts must be submitted using software provided by ASMS. March 30 Deadline for payment of dues to obtain member registration rate forthe conferenceand short courses. April 12 Deadline for receipt of advance registrations. May 11-12 ASMS Short Courses. May 12-16 Conference.
ASMS SHORT COURSES Five short courses will be offered Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, immediately preceding the A5MS conference. The courses are as follows: "Interpretation of Mass Spectra," organized by the Washington/Baltimore Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group "LC/MS: The Art and the Practice," organized by Alfred 1. Yergey and Robert D. Voyksner "Practical MS/MS," organized by Jodie V. [ohnson and Richard A. Yost "Introduction to Ion Optics and SIMIaN," organized by David A. Dahl and Anthony D. Appelhans "Mass Spectrometry-Approaches to Characterizing Pep tides and Proteins," organized by Daniel B. Kassel These courses will be held at .the Red Lion Hotel Lloyds Center. For additional information, contact ASMS, 1201 Don Diego Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Telephone: (505) 989-4517.
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8th Lake Lou ise Workshop on Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Deadline for Abstracts, October 15, 1995. For further information, contact: Marg Northcott, Geological Survey of Canada, 3303 33rd Street, N.'W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T21 2A7. Telephone: (403) 292-7041. Fax: (403) 292-5377. The 8th San ibel Conference on Mass Spectrometry, Metal-Containing Ions and Their Applications in Mass Spectrometry will be held on Sanibel Island, Florida. For further information contact: ASMS, 1201 Don Diego Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone: (505) 1)89-4517. Fax: (505) 989-1073.
-l-lth ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon. Contact: ASMS, 1201 Don Diego Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Telephone: (505) 989-4517. Fax: (505) 989-1073. September 20- 24 nth Asilomar Conference on Mass Spectrometry, " Elementa l Mass Spectrometry," organized bv Gary M. Hieftje . Asilomar Confere~ce Center, Pacific Grove, CA . Contact: ASMS, 1201 Don Diego Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone (505) 989-4517. Fax: (505) 989-1073. September 22-26 Society for Glycobiology Annual Conference to be held in Boston, Massachusetts at the Boston Marriott Copley Place . For additional information contact: Professional Association Management, 1201 Don Diego Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Telephone: (505) 989-4735. Fax: (505) 989-1073. May 12-16
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lrJH[]E Al\\1[lEJRUCA N §OlCUJElry JFOlJR M[A§§ §JP>lEClrJROlMUElrJRY 1996 Nomination for a Distinguished Contribution in Mass Spectrometry Name of Person Nominated: (First)
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Purpose of Research Prize. To recognize a focused, singular achievement in or contribution to fundamental or applied mass spectrometry. The person nominated should have made a contribution that has had a significant impact on the fundamental understanding and/or practices of mass spectrometry. (Eligibility is not restricted to members of ASMS). The award is announced at the ASMS Annual Conference with the presentation of a cash award of $3,000 and a recognition plaque. Nominations will be held and automatically reconsidered for three years. To submit a nomination, complete a photocopy of this form and attach the following: 1.
Description of Achievement. Provide a short description (1-2 paragraphs) outlining the unique contribution and an indication of the impact of the contribution.
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Attach list of the nominee's key publications pertaining to this award and a list of no more than two of the nominee's subsequent publications relevant to the subject.
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CALL FOR 1996 RESEARCH A\VARD PROPOSALS OBJECTIVE: To promote academic research by young scientists in mass spectrometry. ELIGIBILITY: Open to academic scientists within four years of joining the tenure track faculty of a North American university. Applicants may not have previously received an award under this program. APPLICAnON: Applicants should submit SEVEN COLLATED SETS of the following: I. One page fiscal proposal & justification , List of current research support 3. Three page proposal, including references, figures, etc. 4 A vita 5 Two letters of recommendation (may be sent directly to ASMS) DEADLINE: Application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received in the ASI\ilS office by November 30, 1995 FISCAL: The awards of up to $25,000 will be made to a university in the name of the selected individual and for the researcher's exclusive use. In accepting this award, the institution will agree not to charge overhead on the funds. INFORMATION: Contact ASMS, 1201 Don Diego Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Telephone (505) 989-4517.
Research Awards sponsored by
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FISONS INSTRUMENTS
1986
Gregory I. Gellene
1986
Joseph J. Grabowski
1987
Susan V. Olesik
Lniversity ofXotre DOllie
1987
Philip 1. Brucat
1988
Mark A. Smith
Harvard University
l 'nivcrsitv ofFlorida
Ohio State University
1988
{ 'niversitv ofArizona
1989
Jon Amster
1989
Steven Kass
1990
Jennifer Brodbelt
1991
Hilkka Kenttamaa
Universitv o] Georgia
1990
Doreen Geller Leopold
1991
Chrys Wesdem iotis
L'niversitv ofMinnesota
lniversitv o(.\lill/lesata
University a/Texas at Austin
l'niversitv ofAkron
1992
Kevin L Schey
Purdue University
1992
Medical Iniversitv ofSouth Carolina
Continuing Sponsorship by Finnigan Corporation 1993 Susan T Graul Evan R. Williams
1995
Kermit K. Murray
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wayne State University
1994
University of California at Berkeley EIIIOI:I'
University
Vicki H. Wysocki
Sponsored by ASMS Research Fund: Fisons Instruments, JEOL USA Analytica of Branford, Balzers, Elsevier Extrel FTMS, Isotec, Teknivent 1993 Robert J, Levis
Carnegie .\lel/on University
1994
Denley B. Jacobson Xanh Dakota State University
Kimberly A. Prather Univ. of California at Riverside
1995
Lee Sunderlin Northern Illinois University
