Episode 8: Natural Product Discovery through Liquid Extraction Based Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry

Dive into the cutting-edge world of natural product discovery with Jess Deng, a fourth-year PhD candidate at Queen's University. In this engaging interview, Jess discusses her groundbreaking research using ambient ionization mass spectrometry to streamline the discovery of novel fungal metabolites. Key highlights: - Learn about the liquid microjunction surface sampling probe (LMJ SSP) and its advantages - Discover how Jess is tackling the time and resource challenges in natural product research - Explore the effects of light conditions and environmental factors on fungal metabolism - Hear about Jess's exciting work at the Smithsonian Museum of Conservation From rapid screening techniques to machine learning algorithms, Jess shares insights that could reshape the future of pharmaceutical research and biofuel production. Don't miss this fascinating look into the intersection of mass spectrometry, fungal biology, and drug discovery! #MassSpectrometry #NaturalProductDiscovery #FungalMetabolites #PhDResearch #ASMS2024