Gordon Anderson
Chief Scientist, WR Wiley Environmental Molecular Sciences LaboratoryCurrent Activities and Projects
1. Research Resource focused on serving the NIH-supported biomedical research community by developing and integrating new proteomic technologies for collaborative and service studies, disseminating the new technologies, and training scientists in their use.
2. Ultra Sensitive Approach for Globally and Quantitatively Monitoring Gene Product Expression. This project was aimed at the development of new quantitative approaches for cancer research involving Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry based on high mass measurement accuracy and multiplexed MS/MS measurements.
3. High Throughput FTICR Strategies for Molecular Analysis of Cancer. This project involves the application of advanced analytical methods to study the molecular basis of cancer at the proteome level.
4. Technology for Global and Quantitative Proteome Analysis. This project is aimed at applying new analytical tools for the global and quantitative proteome analysis of human tumors.
5. Project for the Development of Technology for High Throughput Proteomic This project is aimed at the development and application of the ability of the laboratory to detect and identify large numbers of proteins from microbial proteomes.
6. DOE Genomes to Life Center for Molecular and Cellular Biology: A Research Program for Identification and Characterization of Protein Complexes. The major goals of this project are to develop new, high throughput approaches for isolation and analysis of protein complexes from microbial cells.
7. FTICR Mass Spectrometry Resource, the goal of this project is to provide a basis for a mass spectrometry resource at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for collaborative application of advanced mass spectrometric methods and instrumentation in support of biomedical and biochemical research.
Past Experience
Since joining PNNL in 1983, I have specialized in the areas of microcomputer based data acquisition and control systems. Additionally, I have developed various high-speed computer interfaces and have done work in the area of robotics. This work incorporates both analog and digital electronics design at the component, circuit board, and system levels. Associated software development was achieved with knowledge of Visual Basic, C, various microcomputer assemblers, and the use of development tools such as logic analyzers and emulators.
I have applied these skills to the FTICR mass spectrometer based proteomics research both in the areas of instruments development and automated data analysis. My past developments include, miniature instrumentation for Nuclear Spectroscopy used on board the Space Shuttle and later transferred to an industrial partner for commercialization. I have a strong interest in education programs and have been supporting Battelle's Education outreach programs for over 10 years. I have worked extensively with local Technology Teachers on automation and control projects. These projects have allowed students to develop computer controlled Robotic systems.
Education
1985 B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University.
Awards, Honors, & Appointments
1994 US Patent 5,340,990 Fractional Multichannel Analyzer
1995 Federal Laboratory Consortium Award for technology transfer
1997 PNNL Fitznet Eberhardt Directory?s Award for education
2001 R&D 100 Award for Long-Range Semi-Passive Radio Frequency Identification System
2002 R&D 100 Award for FT-MS Proteome Express
2002 US Patent 6,498,340 Method for Calibrating Mass Spectrometers
2003 Mid-Columbia Education Alliance Bridge Builders award
2003 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Mentor of the Year
2003 INCOSE Systems Engineer of the Year Award
2004 US Patent 6,765,476 Multi-Level RF Identification
