OlESCHUK LAB
The Oleschuk research group is all about pushing the frontiers of science! We specialize in microfluidics, ambient mass spectrometry and 3D printing. Our team pushes the boundary of chemical analysis, creating customized devices and techniques for groundbreaking research. Whether you are a collaborator or a student, our research group offers an inclusive and inspiring environment where you can contribute to meaningful discoveries.
Latest NEWS FROM THE OLESCHUK GROUP
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Dan Selected as 2025 CAS Future Leader!
The CAS Future Leaders program supports the growth of science leadership among early-career scientists. Since 2010, the program has awarded Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars opportunities to learn leadership skills, engage in scientific discourse, and connect with peer scientists and innovators from around the world. Congratulations Dan! Read more about Dan’s impressive accomplishment
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Design and preparation of a simplified microdroplet generation device for nanoliter volume collection and measurement with liquid microjunction–surface sampling probe–mass spectrometry
Given recent interest in laboratory automation and miniaturization, the microdroplet research space has expanded across research disciplines and sectors. In turn, the microdroplet field is continually evolving and seeking new methods to generate microdroplets, especially in ways that can be integrated into diverse (microfluidic) workflows. Herein, we present a convenient, low-cost, and re-usable microdroplet generation device, termed as the “NanoWand,” which enables microdroplet formation in the nanoliter volume range through modulated surface energy and roughness, that is, an open surface energy trap (oSET), using commercially available and readily assembled coating and substrate materials. A wand-like shape…
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Dan Wins Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship!
The Joseph Breen Memorial Travel Fellowships sponsor the participation of students (undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral) to attend the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference and present their work in a talk or poster. The ACS established the Dr. Joseph Breen Memorial Fund through the ACS International Endowment Fund in 2000. Dr. Joe Breen was the first director of the Green Chemistry Institute (prior to the Institute becoming part of the ACS) and was instrumental in establishing the green chemistry movement. This fund commemorates Dr. Joe Breen’s commitment and accomplishments for the advancement of green chemistry. Well done Dan!
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The Oleschuk group attends ASMS!
The Oleschuk group had the incredible opportunity to attend the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) Conference held in Anaheim, California. The ASMS Conference is one of the most prestigious gatherings in the field of mass spectrometry, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, and industry professionals from around the globe. This year’s conference was a dynamic hub of knowledge exchange, innovation, and networking. This year, Jess and Jenn (PhD candidate of Dr. Avena Ross) each presented a poster showcasing both their collaborative work. Rachel also presented a poster titled “Direct Dual Polarity Mass Spectrometry Imaging (DDPMSI) of…
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Jess wins Ontario Graduate Scholarship!
We are thrilled to announce that Jess, a doctoral candidate of the Oleschuk group has been awarded the prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS). This significant achievement recognizes Jess’s outstanding academic performance, research potential and commitment to the field of mass spectrometry. The Ontario Graduate Scholarship is a highly competitive award that supports graduate students in Ontario, Canada. It aims to foster excellence in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic merit, research capability, and potential for future contributions to their respective fields.