University of California-Davis · BiochemistryMetabolomics Data Standardization Lab
Oliver Fiehn · Davis, California
Research Focus
The lab led by Prof. Oliver Fiehn at UC Davis focuses on enhancing the field of metabolomics, which studies the unique chemical fingerprints that cellular processes leave behind. One of their main projects aims to create a cloud-based database called LC-BinBase that standardizes the analysis of metabolomics and lipidomics data, enabling better reproducibility across different laboratories and instruments. By developing advanced algorithms and offering workshops for collaboration, the lab is striving to improve the quality and usability of metabolic data for biomedical researchers.
metabolomicslipidomicsLC-MS/MSdata standardizationcloud databasealgorithm developmentbiomedical researchreproducibility
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a unified cloud-based database for metabolomics data analysis.
AIM 02Create algorithms for metabolite annotation and confidence scoring.
AIM 03Validate the usability of the database with interlaboratory comparison studies.
AIM 04Standardize metabolomics processes across different laboratories.
AIM 05Engage the scientific community through workshops and collaborative events.
Skills the Lab Values
liquid chromatographymass spectrometryautomated data processingdata analysis pipelinebiostatisticslaboratory techniquescomputational methodsbioinformatics
Output against the department
Publications906top 3% of dept.11th of 402
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Citations76ktop 3% of dept.11th of 402
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