Introduction to Plant Metabolomics

2-3 June 2026

Gaétan Glauser, Dr., University of Neuchâtel
Emmanuel Defossez, Maître assistant, University of Neuchâtel & Fribourg
Pierre-Marie Allard, Maître assistant, University of Fribourg

Gaétan Glauser, Dr., University of Neuchâtel
Emmanuel Defossez, Maître assistant, University of Neuchâtel & Fribourg
Pierre-Marie Allard, Maître assistant, University of Fribourg

This practical course intends to provide an overview of the different steps needed to perform mass spectrometry-based plant metabolomics. The participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with sample preparation, analysis by HPLC-MS, data processing, compound annotation and bioinformatics.

DAY 1
Morning - Introduction to plant Metabolomics & lectures on sample preparation and analytical approaches for metabolomics
Afternoon - Laboratory session: collection of plant samples and sample preparation of collected samples

DAY 2
Morning – 1^st half: Laboratory session: visit of HPLC-MS laboratories and visualization of raw data Morning – 2^nd half: lectures on data processing and bioinformatics
Afternoon – Training session: processing of the data generated during the course

Schedule : the course begins at 9am

University of Neuchâtel, Unimail campus, B015

The course is organized in collaboration with the Doctoral School in Life Science of Neuchâtel (DSLS)

Reimbursements for CUSO MPS Students: Train ticket, 2°class, half-fare from your institution to the place of the activity.
Reimbursement of your travel tickets can be asked online through your MyCUSO. See HERE for the procedure.

For any question concerning reimbursement please contact the CUSO MPS coordinator Debora Zoia

Reimbursement for DSLS Students: Train ticket, 2°class, half-fare from Neuchâtel to the place of the activity.
DSLS participants must keep all original tickets and receipts. For any question concerning reimbursement please contact Sarah Miéville (DSLS coordinator at [email protected]) or visit https://www.unine.ch/dp-biol/courses-activities/

Deadline for registration: 20 May 2026

5 places for CUSO MPS Students
5 places for DSLS Students

*Cancelation and no-show fees: 50 CHF of administrative fees for cancellations after the deadline of registration

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