M4I Division of Imaging Mass Spectrometry
Developing and applying state-of-the-art mass spectrometry based molecular imaging approaches for nanomedicine and biomedical research, including mass spectrometry as a diagnostic and prognostic tool for personalized medicine in oncology, neurology and cardiovascular medicine.
Fast facts
- biomedical cellular and tissue research
- division of Imaging Mass Spectrometry, led by Prof. Ron M.A. Heeren
- translates molecular insights into clinical solutions
- works towards the molecular operating room
- focuses on Collaborative Open Research Education (CORE)
News
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The lifecycle of SARS-CoV-2
Friday, November 18, 2022Read moreWhat happens if a SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus enters your lung? This molecular animation visualises how the virus particle can take over the host cell and turns it into a virus factory. Eventually, the host cell produces so many viral particles that it dies and releases numerous new virus particles.
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Ron Heeren receives Thomson Medal
Wednesday, August 31, 2022Read moreProf. dr. Ron Heeren received the prestigious Thomson Medal for his work in the field of mass spectrometry.
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Extra research groups to strengthen top institutes MERLN and M4i
Wednesday, April 13, 2022Read moreDThe multimillion-euro investment in the LINK programme by the Province of Limburg, Maastricht University (UM) and Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+) has achieved its targets. And the LINK programme is to have a sequel: UM and MUMC+ will be investing eight million euros in MERLN and M4i in the coming years to give an extra boost to regenerative medicine and imaging.
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“From Atoms to Cells, Nanobiology course leads to wonderful illustrations” Raimond Ravelli
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Read more -
Amanda Hummon on a mission: personalized treatment for cancer patients
Monday, October 18, 2021 Read more -
World-renowned Mass Spectrometry conference to be held in Maastricht in 2022
Tuesday, June 1, 2021This biennial conference focuses on the breadth of mass spectrometry.
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Role of immune metabolism in a mouse model of Non Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis (NASH)
Monday, March 29, 2021Auto-aggressive CXCR6+ CD8 T cells cause liver immune pathology in NASH.
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Dr. Berta Cillero-Pastor and Prof. Ron Heeren receive again ITN grant
Tuesday, March 23, 2021ITN grant for M4i FoodTraNet project: Advanced Research and Training Network in food quality, safety and security.
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Direct detection of sarcomen during an operation with an i-knife
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Read more -
M4i researchers Dr. Berta Cillero Pastor and Prof. Maarten Honing participate in DARTBAC project
Wednesday, December 2, 2020Developing new mass spectrometry (imaging) and SPR based solutions.
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Research
The M4I Division of Imaging Mass Spectrometry is one of the world leaders in high resolution molecular imaging of biological surfaces. The division targets the development and application of state-of-the-art mass spectrometry based molecular imaging approaches for biomedical cellular and tissue research. Main research aim for the coming years is to develop and apply mass spectrometry as a diagnostic and prognostic tool for personalized medicine.
Education
M4I’s scientists will be involved in teaching at a bachelor's, master's and PhD level, within the University College Maastricht, the Maastricht Science Programme and various programmes within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
The M4I imaging MS laboratories - a virtual tour
Join Prof. Ron M.A. Heeren for a virtual guided tour through the imaging mass spectrometry laboratories of M4I. You wil get some insights in the breadth of high end, mass spectrometry based molecular imaging infrastructure in the labs.
Perhaps a place where you would like to an internship or pursue a career in molecular imaging!
If you are interested, please send your cv and motivation letter to h.schott[at]maastrichtuniversity[dot]nl
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