University of California Irvine redefines mass spectrometry imaging with the Shimadzu iMScope QT
19 Jan 2026
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 SelectScience 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.
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iMScope QT
Shimadzu CorporationThe iMScope QT inherits the concept of a mass spectrometer equipped with an optical microscope from the iMScope series, the iMScope QT is also Shimadzu's fllagship model for MS imaging with a Q-TOF MS. The iMScope QT boasts not only fusion with morphology studies but also excellent speed, sensitivity, and spatial resolution, clearing the way to next-generation mass spectrometry imaging.
