Dr. Konermann and his group have developed the novel method of stopped-flow electrospray mass spectrometry. With this technique, it is possible to measure how molecules change their mass as during a reaction. This method is not restricted to reactions that are associated with a colour change. It provides direct information on the reaction mechanisms of many enzymes that can not be studied by other techniques. Benefits of Research Enzymes are extremely important tools for biotechnology and for the chemical industry.
Numerous diseases are due to enzymatic malfunctions.
Stopped-flow electrospray mass spectrometry may contribute significantly to a better understanding of enzymatic reactions. Therefore, this project could have important implications for the areas mentioned above. Dr. McRae is best known for his novel contributions to theories of human language comprehension. His research combines theories based on neural network models of the mind with human experiments that test predictions derived from those models. In this manner, his research provides insights into how people understand what they hear and read.