RSB High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry for Metabolomics

Event Date: June 22nd 2026

Website: https://my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eventid=4803 

* This course contributes to the Royal Society of Biology's Technical Skills Certificate
The course will take place online, with two sessions of three hours, 12:00 to 15:00 on 22 and 23 June 2026.

Overview

The field of omics is a rapidly evolving and multi-disciplinary one that encompasses genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Each of these individual fields offers the possibility to understand biological systems in a way that was previously unthinkable.
Metabolomics is the study of small molecules (metabolites) within a biological system and plays a critical role in monitoring a person’s biological state and wellbeing. The development of analytical techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry (MS) has elevated metabolomics to use in multiple disciplines, from industrial drug monitoring to environmental toxicology.
This course will introduce you to metabolomics, cover the key principles of HPLC and mass spectrometry, and outline the applications of metabolomics in personalised medicine and research. Attendees will gain an understanding of method development and how to apply metabolomics to their own research.
This course is part of the Techniques in Omics series delivered in partnership with University of Derby. You can choose to attend any or all of these courses, and will receive an attendance certificate for each course you attend. Discounts are available for those who would like to book all five courses. The courses in this series are: