Below are a list of frequently asked questions. If your question isn’t answered in the below please feel free to get in touch – [email protected].
How many nights is covered in lodging at CAAS?
Seven nights total. For example Saturday to Friday or Sunday to Saturday.
What meals are covered by registration fee?
Lunch is provided daily during the school; i.e. Monday through Friday. Sunday evening there are hors d’oeuvre at the opener and Friday night there is a banquet dinner. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings there is pizza with beer, wine and soft drinks. Wednesday night students are on their own
What is covered in lodging?
Lodging covers seven nights stay with breakfast included daily at the CAAS cafe. Most rooms are single with bath but some double rooms are available.
Why is there an exam?
The exam, for which you can apply for ETS credits at your EU home institution should you score >50%, is the focal point for learning. Students work on this in teams in the evening workshops. The point is to help each other learn the material with instructors advising as needed.
Is there time off during the week for sightseeing?
Not specifically for sightseeing but there is an excursion to Lokrum island on Wednesday afternoon where the faulty challenge the students to a volleyball match. Daily swim breaks occur at day’s end before the evening workshops. Two beaches are available with 5-10 minute walk of the CAAS site.
Where is the event held?
All educational activities occur at the University of Zagreb’s Centre for Advanced Academic Studies (CAAS) located 5 minutes walk just North of the Pile (Pee-luh) gate entrance to the old town; http://www.caas.unizg.hr.
What sort of workshops are offered?
Workshops are included on de novo manual peptide sequencing, skills needed by students who go on to industrial jobs, informatics and lipidomics. Note that workshop topics can vary year to year as a function of the invited faculty present.
Who organizes MSBM?
MSBM is organized annually by a committee consisting of Dr Bindila, Prof Corthals, Prof Goodlett, Prof Heeren, Dr Kilgour and Dr Paša-Tolić. The organizing committee develops the program including invitations to prominent scientists in the field of mass spectrometry.
How often is MSBM held?
MSBM is held annually unless circumstances such as the COVID pandemic occur that prevented us from gathering in 2020 and 2021. Schools have been held almost every year since the first one in 2001 including 2007, 2009-2019 and 2022-2025 with schools planned for the first week of July in 2026-2028.
Who can attend MSBM?
Undergraduate and/or graduate students, early-career researchers, and professionals looking for additional training in the mass spectrometry and allied topics
What is the deadline to apply?
Registration should be paid for at least 15 days before the start of the school which is usually the first week of July.
Can I cancel my registration and get a refund?
Yes. It is possible to do so if requested 15 days before the start of the school.
Is accommodation provided?
Yes, accommodation is available at the CAAS where MSBM is held, but with limited places . Rooms come with provided linen. Breakfast is included for participants staying in the accommodation.
Are meals included?
Yes: coffee breaks, lunch, and snacks during working sessions are included as well as breakfast for those staying at the CAAS dormitory.
Do I need a visa?
Croatia is of course part of the EU now. So, should you need one then we can provide an official invitation letter upon request.