Instrumentation & Capabilities

Advanced Tools for Bioanalytical Discovery

The Bioanalytical Facility provides access to advanced instrumentation and analytical capabilities that support research across biology, chemistry, health sciences, materials science, environmental research, and interdisciplinary fields. From molecular characterization to sample analysis and method development, our tools help researchers generate reliable, high-quality data to accelerate discovery.

Whether you know exactly which instrument you need or are exploring analytical options, our team can help you identify the best approach for your project.



Instrument Scheduling

Users are required to be trained by one BAF mass spectrometry personnel prior to accessing the mass spectrometer instrument(s). In order to be added to the Outlook calendar corresponding to the mass spectrometer instrument(s) of their choice, the users will receive an invitation by email from the facility's lab manager. At this point, users will be able to login and schedule a time slot on a specific device. Key card access to the facility will be given once the user's training is completed.

For key card access, contact: Brier Lee-Renken (Brier.Lee@unt.edu)

For questions regarding mass spectrometer training, contact: Jean Christophe Cocuron (Jeanchristophe.Cocuron@unt.edu)

Picture of Scientific Instruments
Targeted Meta
LC-MS/ MS System

  • MRM Quantification
  • ESI ionization
  • Positive & Negative ionization
Picture of Scientific Instruments
Targeted Lipidomics
Agilent 1290 Infinity II LC + SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 +
LC-MS/MS System
  • High Sensitivity MRM
  • Lipid class & species analysis 
  • Positive & negative ionization
  • ESI ionization
Picture of Scientific Instruments
Untargeted Metabolomics
SCUEX ExionLC + TripleTOF 6600+
LC-HR-MS/MS System

  • High- Resolution accurate mass
  • Untargeted metabolite Profiling
  • Broad dynamic range
  • Positve & negative ionization
Picture of Scientific Instruments
Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry
Thermo Scientic Trace 1610 GC coupled to an ISQ Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
Thermo Scientific Trace 1310 GC coupled to an iSQ Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

  • Analysis of volatile and semi-volatile compounds 
  • Electron Ionization (EI)
  • Automated derivatization with TriPlus TSH
  • Liqid Headspace and SPME injections 
  • Compound Identification using NIST 17 Library