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&nbsp;I am a part of a team who is looking to expand mass spec capabilities on campus.&nbsp; We are&nbsp;in the process of writing an NSF Major Research Instrumentation proposal for the acquisition of a ThermoScientific&nbsp;<span class="x_mark6nc26jzwn">Orbitrap</span>&nbsp;mass spectrometer.
 We are reaching out to gauge faculty interest and to gain information on how it will enable your research interests. Attached is the description of the instrument and its capabilities.&nbsp; If your lab will also use the&nbsp;<span class="x_mark6nc26jzwn">Orbitrap</span>&nbsp;mass
 spectrometer, could you please fill out this brief 1-min survey?&nbsp; &nbsp;This will be very critical to the success of this effort.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
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<span style="color:black; font-size:12pt">Please let me know if you have any questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
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<span style="color:black; font-size:12pt">Sincerely,</span></p>
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<span style="color:black; font-size:12pt">Megan Robertson</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Megan L. Robertson</span><br>
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<span style="margin:0px; font-size:12pt; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif">Cullen College of Engineering Associate Professor</span></p>
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