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Alison Ashcroft

Professor of Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry, Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, UK

Passion: Using mass spectrometry to solve biochemical enigmas and to try to better understand protein-related diseases.

Pivotal moment: My first job in mass spectrometry. When I realized how versatile the technique is and how widely it can be applied, I was hooked!

Prediction: Increased sensitivity, further options for separation techniques to be coupled to mass spectrometry.

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Part of the Power List 2016

Top 50 most influential women

With three somewhat provocative Power Lists behind us (but certainly not forgotten), we once again forge ahead with our mission: to prove just how impactful and diverse our field is by sharing the passions, pivotal moments and predictions of brilliant scientists who continue to shape our future.

Go to The Power List 2016