Bridging the Gap from Biomarker Discovery to Verification: The Stellar™ Mass Spectrometer

Thermo Fisher Scientific Unveils Groundbreaking Technology at ASMS


Biomarker discovery has seen rapid advancements, but the real challenge lies in efficiently verifying these biomarkers with precision and speed. Enter the Thermo Scientific™ Stellar™ Mass Spectrometer (MS), introduced at this year’s American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) conference. This new technology promises to revolutionize biomarker verification by bridging the gap between discovery and validation, offering unmatched precision, sensitivity, and throughput.

Addressing the Time Challenge in Translational Research

As biomarker discovery rates soar, the pressure on translational research has intensified, with time becoming a crucial factor. The verification process, which traditionally takes extensive time, now demands faster, more accurate solutions. This is where the Stellar Mass Spectrometer shines—designed to streamline the verification process while maintaining high sensitivity and precision.

The Unveiling of the Stellar™ MS: A Game Changer at ASMS 2024

Thermo Fisher Scientific showcased the Stellar Mass Spectrometer at the ASMS conference, where experts gathered to witness this innovation firsthand. The consensus? The Stellar MS represents a leap forward in mass spectrometry technology, addressing the industry's demand for high-throughput biomarker verification without compromising on data quality.

An Exclusive Interview and an Insiders Look at the Stellar MS Technology

We met up with Scott Peterman PhD, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry at Thermo Fisher at the ASMS hospitality suite to discuss the following questions:

  • How does the Stellar MS complement the Orbitrap Astral MS in biomarker development?
  • Why is biomarker verification an important yet challenging process?
  • How does the Stellar MS confront the challenges of biomarker verification?
  • How can the Stellar MS manage quantitative analysis in complex backgrounds such as blood plasma?
  • What features combine to enhance the throughput of the Stellar MS system?
  • Beyond plasma proteomics and biomarker development, what areas of translational can be impacted and potentially disrupted by the Stellar MS technology

Download the Whitepaper and read the full interview to learn more about this groundbreaking technology poised to transform the biomarker verification landscape.