Mapping Biomolecules and the Importance of Sample Prep With Dr. Pierre Chaurand

The Technology Networks team attended ASMS 2025 and spoke with Dr. Pierre Chaurand, Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Montreal. Here, he introduces his lab’s research focus, which centers on using imaging mass spectrometry to study the molecular composition of tissue sections. He also discusses the importance of sample preparation and explains the techniques he has used and developed to achieve the most reliable results.

Watch the full video to discover the application of imaging mass spectrometry to biomolecule mapping.