University of California Irvine redefines mass spectrometry imaging with the Shimadzu iMScope QT

Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is rapidly reshaping spatial biology by allowing scientists to map metabolites, lipids, and proteins directly in tissues with unprecedented clarity. In this interview, Dr. Felix Grun, Director of the Mass Spectrometry Facility at University of California Irvine, shares how the iMScope QT from Shimadzu is transforming MSI by enabling high-resolution, high-speed spatial metabolomics and lipidomics across diverse research areas. With its atmospheric pressure MALDI design, built-in optical microscope, intuitive workflow, and powerful ImageReveal software, the Shimadzu iMScope QT is accelerating scientific discovery and opening new possibilities in spatial biology and multiomics research.