A guide for scientists, pediatricians and students involved in metabolic studies in pediatric research

• Addresses the availability of modern analytical techniques and how to apply these techniques in metabolic studies
• Covers the whole range of available mass spectrometric techniques used for metabolic studies including Stable Isotope Methodology
• Presents the relevance of mass spectrometry and stable isotope methodology in pediatric research covering applications in Nutrition, Obesity, Metabolic Disorders, and Kidney Disorders
• Focuses on the interactions between nutrients and the endogenous metabolism within the body and how these factors affect the health of a growing infant

Henk Schierbeek, PhD is currently engaged as Associate Professor at the Academic Medical Centre (AMC) of the University of Amsterdam and is heading the mass spectrometry facility of the Mother and child division. Currently he is a board member of the Benelux Association of Stable Isotope Scientists (BASIS.)