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Instrumental analytics, FHNW School of Life Sciences

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Metabolomic and proteomic analyses for applications in pharma, environment and materials

We answer questions and solve problems relating to pharmaceutical bioanalytics, environmental analytics, and the structural characterisation of natural extracts and complex mixtures of substances.

Metabolomic and proteomic analyses of biological systems with high-resolution LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS technologies is a major focus of our research. We also use highly sensitive NMR spectroscopy for structural elucidation and quantification.

We collaborate successfully with partners from industry, start-ups, public institutions and academics on a variety of application-based research projects.

Our experienced team works with a wide range of state-of-the-art technologies in labs kitted out with the latest equipment.

Services and equipment

LC-MS

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for substance analysis
Institute
Institute for Ecopreneurship and Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics

GC-MS

Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for substance analysis
Institute
Institute for Ecopreneurship and Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics

NMR

Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy service
Institute
Institute for Ecopreneurship and Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics

Literature and patent search

Comprehensive and confidential search, analysis, and reporting services
Institute
Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics

In addition to LC-MS, GC-MS, and NMR, our laboratory offers the following analytical instruments:

  • Gas chromatography (GC) with FID and WLD
  • Head-space GC
  • HPLC and UHPLC with conventional detectors (DAD, ELSD, CAD, ECD, FLD)
  • Atomic spectroscopy (AAS) and ICP-OES
  • Automated HPTLC system and a TLC-MS interface

A look inside our labs

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Stories

Story

Made to measure treatment

Measuring nutrients in the blood quickly and easily without the need to visit a doctor
Date
12.12.2017
Institute
Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics

Projects

Authenticity testing of fine wines

With over 10,000 grape varieties, monitoring authenticity, adulteration and fraud poses a serious challenge for the wine industry.
Institute
Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics
Research field
Instrumental analytics

Automated preparation of whole blood samples

New tool developed for LC-MS analysis using a commercial autosampler
Institute
Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics
Research field
Instrumental analytics

Bioavailability of phytopharmaceutical formulation

Analysing one of the active principles in Echinacea purpurea preparations using a less invasive method than venipuncture.
Institute
Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics
Research field
Instrumental analytics

Evaluating organically cultivated bamboo species for their antioxdiant capacities

LC-MS/MS profiling of flavonoid composition and assessment of antioxidant capacity of 24 different bamboo species
Institute
Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics
Research field
Instrumental analytics

Fully automatized blood screening in newborns

A more secure and efficient screening technique for foracylcarnitines, amino acids and steroids in newborns by LC-MS
Institute
Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics
Research field
Instrumental analytics

Publications

Contact

Stefan Gaugler

Prof. Dr. Stefan Gaugler

Team Leader, Instrumental Analytics
Phone
+41 61 228 50 98
E-Mail
stefan.gaugler@fhnw.ch

Team

André Büttler

Technical Assistant
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+41 61 228 56 19
E-Mail
andre.buettler@fhnw.ch

Timm Hettich

Research Associate
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+41 61 228 55 82
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timm.hettich@fhnw.ch

Vivien Hollenstein

Scientific Assistant
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+41 61 228 57 24
E-Mail
vivien.hollenstein@fhnw.ch

Rouven Häusler

PhD Student
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+41 61 228 54 76
E-Mail
rouven.haeusler@fhnw.ch

Alexander Laver

Research Associate
Phone
+41 61 228 51 29
E-Mail
alexander.laver@fhnw.ch

Dr. med. vet. Julia Lechmann

Habilitation
E-Mail
juliavictoria.lechmann@uzh.ch

Robin Obrist

PhD Student
E-Mail
robinsven.obrist@fhnw.ch

Dr. Uta Scherer

Research Associate
Phone
+41 61 228 55 01
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uta.scherer@fhnw.ch

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