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Heather Wang is a leading figure in structural mass spectrometry, with a primary focus on advancing methods for protein conformational analysis. Her most cited work, "Use of MALDI-MS Combined with Differential Hydrogen–Deuterium Exchange for Semiautomated Protein Global Conformational Screening" (2017, 23 citations), represents a significant technical contribution to the field. In this study, Wang pioneered the integration of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) with time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry and hydrogen-deuterium exchange (HDX) to create a semiautomated platform for rapid, global protein conformational screening. This innovation directly addresses a key bottleneck in structural biology: the need for high-throughput, sensitive methods to probe protein higher-order structure. By coupling the speed and robustness of MALDI-TOF with the conformational sensitivity of HDX, Wang’s work enables researchers to efficiently assess protein folding, stability, and interactions—critical for drug discovery and biotherapeutic development. Her approach has been recognized for its potential to streamline biophysical characterization, making her a notable contributor to the evolution of mass spectrometry-based structural biology. Wang’s research continues to impact how scientists study protein dynamics in both academic and pharmaceutical settings.
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