Cutting-Edge Lipidomics Analysis at UC San Diego
The LIPID MAPS® Lipidomics Core at UC San Diego provides comprehensive lipidomics analysis using gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Established in 2013 by Professor Oswald Quehenberger and Professor Edward A. Dennis, the Core builds on decades of expertise to support cutting-edge lipid research.
A Legacy of Innovation: The LIPID MAPS® Program
The Lipidomics Core is rooted in the pioneering work of the NIH-funded LIPID Metabolites and Pathways Strategy (LIPID MAPS®) program, led by Dr. Edward A. Dennis from 2003 to 2013. This groundbreaking initiative successfully:
- Identified and quantified major and minor lipid species in mammalian systems.
- Developed standards, protocols, and methodologies for lipidomics research.
- Created the first comprehensive lipid profile of human plasma, identifying over 600 lipid molecular species.
Advancing Lipid Analysis for the Research Community
Following the conclusion of LIPID MAPS®, the infrastructure, methodologies, and expertise were transferred to the Lipidomics Core. Since then, we have continued to refine analytical techniques and provide state-of-the-art lipid analysis services to researchers worldwide.
Core Leadership
The success of our Lipidomics Program is driven by a talented and dedicated team of experts who are passionate about advancing our understanding of lipids and their role in human health and disease.
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Citing the LIPID MAPS® Lipidomics Core
The UC San Diego Lipidomics Core welcomes the opportunity to collaborate on a broad range of projects. As an academic facility, a publication record is instrumental for the professional advancement of the staff and the maintenance of top-quality analytical service. We ask the users of our facility to consider the scientific contributions of the core members for any ensuing publications.
We ask that core users who include data generated by the UC San Diego Lipidomics Core include the following statement, "Lipid analysis was performed at the UC San Diego Lipidomics Core", and cite the core paper, Quehenberger et al. (2010) Lipidomics reveals a remarkable diversity of lipids in human plasma. J Lipid Res, 51: 3299-305 (PMC2952570), in any resulting publications.