WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR AND THE COMMITTEES OF THE 6th IMSS
On behalf of the Division of Mass Spectrometry (DSM) of the Italian Chemical Society, we would like to welcome you to the 6th International Mass Spectrometry School (IMSS) 2023 in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.The International Mass Spectrometry Foundation started this educational activity, aimed to enforce, promote and diffuse the culture of mass spectrometry, in 2013 with the first edition of this school held in Siena (Italy). After ten years, moving in Europe and out of Europe (Siena, Natal (Brazil), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Sitges (Spain) and Belfast (Ireland)) the International Mass Spectrometry School comes back to Italy in the town of Cagliari, in the magnificent island of Sardinia.
We are very glad for this opportunity offered us by IMSF and we will do our best to organize a good school and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of IMSS.
Many students attended the various editions of IMSS and each completely fulfilled its aims: give a good education, establish and favorite students-tutors and students- students interactions, high level tutors, informal and friendly atmosphere, great social events.
Gianluca Giorgi and the Scientific and Organizing Committees
WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL MASS SPECTROMETRY FOUNDATION
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to join us at the 6th International Mass Spectrometry School in Cagliari, Sardinia for the 17-22 September 2023.Returning to Italy for the 10th anniversary of this flagship IMSF activity offers a unique opportunity to advance your MS knowledge. Education is at the heart of the professional development the IMSF aims to stimulate. Come to Cagliari to learn from and connect with mass spectrometrists across the globe.
The exciting program of lectures and workshops covers the breadth of mass spectrometry, from fundamentals to applications. Interlaced with collaborative problem solving sessions and outstanding networking opportunities for all delegates, students and tutors alike it is one of the highlights of the 2023 mass spectrometry calendar.
Ron M.A. Heeren
Italy
One of the most beautiful countries in the world with the most gorgeous people and delicious food
Sardinia
Crystal-clear waters, beaches of soft, white sand, granite rocks framed by wild, fragrant Mediterranean scrub
Cagliari
An ancient city, expression of the Mediterranean atmosphere with picturesque historic districts and panoramic terraces
September
One of the best months to visit Sardinia. Not crowded, nice weather
About
School outline
The 6th International Mass Spectrometry School is a six day school aimed to give a high level education in fundamentals, advances, instrumentation, and applications of mass spectrometry to graduate, PhD and post-doc students, and others working in industries and in different institutions in the areas of chemistry, biosciences, food, environment, and medicine.
The school joins together participants from academia, public and private research centers and industry, and it is a useful occasion for allowing meeting of students and tutors coming from different countries and for creating new links and networking.
Topics include:
The school is organized in:
Patronages & sponsors
Patronages
Media partners
Sponsors
Committees
Committees
Gianluca
Giorgi - Chair
University of Siena
Siena
Cecilia
Bergamni
ARPAE
Bologna
Giuliana
Bianco
Univ. of Basilicata
Potenza
Donatella
Caruso
University of Milano
Milano
Riccardo
Flamini
CREA-VE
Conegliano (TV)
Roberta
Galarini
IZS Umbria e Marche, Perugia
Fulvio
Magni
University of Milano Bicocca
Luciano
Navarini
illycaffè
Trieste
Michela
Begala
University of Cagliari
Pierluigi
Caboni
University of Cagliari
Luigi
Atzori
University of Cagliari
Tiziana
Cabras
University of Cagliari
Giovanna L.
Delogu
University of Cagliari
Giorgia
Sarais
University of Cagliari
Carlo
Tuberoso
University of Cagliari
Pietro Paolo
Urgeghe
University of Sassari
Tutors 
Ron Heeren
Maastricht Univ.
The Netherlands
Gianluca
Giorgi
University of Siena
Italy
Giuliana
Bianco
University of Basilicata
Italy
John
Langley
Univ. of Southampton
UK
Coral
Barbas Arribas
San Pablo University
Spain
Pierluigi
Caboni
University of Cagliari
Italy
Pascal
Gerbaux
University of Mons
Belgium
Martina
Marchetti-Deschmann
TU Wien
Austria
Giancarlo
La Marca
University of Florence
Italy
Diego
Cobice
Ulster University
Ireland
Giuseppe
Paglia
University of Milan Bicocca
Italy
Valerie
Gabelica
Université de Bordeaux
France
Carlos
Afonso
University of Rouen
France
Chiara
Cordero
University of Turin
Italy
Michele
Suman
Barilla, Parma; Cath. Univ. SH
MI/PC - Italy
Vicki
Wysocki
Ohio State University
USA
School Program
School program
IMSS2023 has a duration of six days, starting on Sunday afternoon and closing on Friday at 1:00 p.m.. The program is below.
Artificial intelligence in MS. Proteomics
Enjoy the magnificence of sand and sea of the Sardinia beaches (Travel by bus)
Award for the best MS solver
Award for the best short oral!
General info
General Information
The IMSS2023 is held in Cagliari, the most important city of Sardinia located in its Southern part.
The city has a soul consisting of a millenary history, culture, nature, beach tourism, charmed by the views of Castello,
the ramparts and the Roman remains, the Sardinian sea, as well as by the dynamism of a surprisingly lively city.
School venue
The IMSS2023 venue is the
Hotel Regina Margherita ****
viale Regina Margherita 44, Cagliari
Accommodation
Cagliari offers several types of accommodation capable of meeting all sort of prices and requirements, from the most essential to the most economic and super comfortable ones: hotels, residences, bed & breakfasts, apartments to rent, situated everywhere in the whole city territory. Some proposals are reported below.
Hotel Regina Margherita ****
viale Regina Margherita 44, Cagliari
Book using the promotional code: IMSS2023
THE UNIVERSITY OF CAGLIARI GUEST-HOUSE
via San Giorgio 12, Cagliari
Prices: € 31 ÷ 36 /night
b&b Il Cagliarese
Via Vittorio Porcile, 19, Cagliari
info@ilcagliarese.com
Special prices: b&b double room € 85/night; single room € 70/night
Visa & Covid-19 info
Depending on their citizenship, country of long-term residence, and the duration and reasons for their staying, participants can need a visa to enter Italy.
Please visit the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy at https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en
It is each participant's responsibility to obtain a Visa to enter Italy.
However, School Secretariat can send documentation that may be included in visa application by the participants.
The documentation may include Letter of Acceptance to participate to the imss 2023.
The School will be held in respect of
Covid-19 restrictions given by the Italian Government.
ECTS Credits
The 6th IMSS will give ECTS credits to students who passed the examination test.
According to the Italian rules, 1 ECTS credit = 25 working hours. This conversion can change depending of the country.
By considering hours spent in the class, preparation and homework hours, a participant could be eligible for 1.5 ECTS credits.
The ECTS credits will be reported in the final Certificate of Attendance with the Exam outcome (pass/fail and grade (A (excellent) ÷ E (sufficient))) together with the actual
number of the working hours, so to facilitate conversions in different countries.
Nico Nibbering Student Travel Awards
The International Mass Spectrometry Foundation and the Organizing Committee of the
International Mass Spectrometry School (IMSS 2023) invite applications for the
Nico Nibbering Travel Awards to support student participation in the 6th IMSS.
Prof. Nibbering was a passionate advocate for young scientists and supported the education
and career-development of mass spectrometrists from many countries around the world through
his mentorship and the delivery of education and workshop programs.
The Nico Nibbering Student Travel Awards serve to honor his many contributions to
international mass spectrometry and build on his legacy of supporting young scientists
in this field.
Deadline extended until May 31st, 2023
To apply, please click the button here. N. Nibbering Travel Awards
Fellowships
Awards
Registration
Registration now open!!
- Fill and send registration form
- Send your CV declaring your status (student or other) through the CV submission form
For a profitable and fruitful learning, the number of students is limited to 80.
Registration fee
The registration fee is
€ 400,00 Ph.D. and PostDoc students, research fellows *
€ 500,00 others
* declaration of the student/research fellow status required. Please send it to info@spettrometriadimassa.it
All registration fees are exempt IVA (VAT) according art. 4 of D.P.R. N. 633/72 and subsequent amendments.
It includes:
- Participation to the school
- Copy of the slides presented at the lessons
- Certificate of attendance
- Lunches (Mon-Thu), Social dinner, coffee breaks
- Excursion
Admission to the school and payment details
The eventual admission to the school together with payment details will be notified a few days after the registration.
Admission to the IMSS 2023 will be done evaluating candidate CV, status and year of birth.
Abstract submission
Participants are encouraged to present an abstract for a poster communication on their own research activity.
Details for abstract submission will be given to confirmed participants in June 2023.
Selected posters will be presented as flash oral communications.
Cancellations and Refunds
All cancellations made in writing and received by the Organizing Secretariat by July 15, 2023 will be eligible for a full refund minus a € 50 administration fee.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received on or after July 15, 2023 or for no-show.
Registration Starts: September, 2022
Registration End: June 15, 2023
Receiving Payment Deadline: June 30, 2023
Cancellation and Refund Deadline: July 15, 2023
Views of Cagliari
Views of Cagliari
Cagliari is a perfect eco-system, a city suspended among sky, earth and water, not only of the wonderful colors of the sea but also of lagoons and natural reserves unique all over Europe. There are also old saltworks and nice monuments.
Contact us
Contact us
Prof. Gianluca Giorgi
University of Siena
Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy
via Aldo Moro
I-53100 Siena (Italy)