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Richard M. Caprioli

b. 1943

American chemist

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About Richard M. Caprioli

Born 1943. Richard M. Caprioli is an American chemist and university teacher, known for Electrospray ionization and Mass spectrometry imaging.

Richard M. Caprioli (born 12 April 1943) is an American chemist known for his contributions to mass spectrometry imaging.

Career and research Caprioli was born in New York City and graduated from Columbia University in 1969 with a PhD, studying under David Rittenberg. More recently, another major contribution to the field of mass spectrometry was his application of MALDI mass spectrometry for imaging of biological samples. First published in 1997, the technique has been widely adopted and has been used to visualize proteins, peptides, drugs and other small molecules in tissue and other biological materials. and a daughter.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Electrospray ionization, Mass spectrometry imaging
Education
Columbia University, Vanderbilt University
Employers
Vanderbilt University
Awards
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; International Mass Spectrometry Foundation
Also known as
Richard Caprioli, Richard M Caprioli, R. M. Caprioli, Caprioli, Richard M.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard M. Caprioli?

American chemist

When was Richard M. Caprioli born?

Richard M. Caprioli was born on 12 April 1943 in New York City.

What is Richard M. Caprioli's occupation?

Richard M. Caprioli is a chemist and university teacher.

What is Richard M. Caprioli known for?

Richard M. Caprioli is known for Electrospray ionization and Mass spectrometry imaging.

What nationality is Richard M. Caprioli?

Richard M. Caprioli is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard M. Caprioli

· Wikidata: Q86531379

· DBpedia: Richard Caprioli

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