Voices in the Community

The voices driving change and progress in analytical science. Explore stories, interviews, and community highlights that inspire and inform.

Joseph Loo: Let’s Fight Chaos with Collaboration

May 08, 2025

In turbulent times, ASMS President Joseph Loo calls for US researchers to unite, stand resilient, and focus on the continuing mission

4 min read

Trends & Challenges

Deep dives into the trends shaping analytical science today – and the challenges that lie ahead

Neil Kelleher: The Human Proteoform Project Could Transform Healthcare

May 02, 2025

We could be 20-30 years away from inventing and integrating next-generation proteomics technologies into healthcare

10 min read

Innovation

The technologies, lessons, and stories defining innovation in analytical science

Innovation Lessons Learned: With Lloyd Smith

Jan 13, 2025

By Lloyd Smith, James Strachan

As a postdoc, Lloyd Smith invented the first automated DNA sequencer – used for sequencing the human genome. Later, he founded a company, Third Wave Technologies, which successfully commercialized molecular diagnostic products. More recently, Smith coined the word "proteoform," which has been wholeheartedly embraced by the proteomics community. So you could say he knows a thing or two about innovation...

11 min read

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Recent developments in analytical science