Recipes for Success: Quality Control in Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics

Recognizing the critical importance of quality control (QC) is essential in all bioanalytical fields. Fortunately, QC in mass spec-based proteomics is more accessible than ever with a variety of available QC materials and user-friendly QC software. This talk will provide an overview of the different levels of QC, various materials and their applications, detail some QC design options and best practices, and highlight some current QC software. If implemented, these approaches will ensure confidence in proteomics results and minimize laboratory downtime by aiding in experimental, technical, and analytical troubleshooting from sample processing to final results.