In top-down proteomics, the interpretation of fragment ion spectra of peptides is a crucial step.
The research of Béla Paizs have led to detailed characterization of peptide fragment ion structures and dissociation mechanisms, and have shown underlying fundamental physical and chemical principles.
[1] His work has been recognized with the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Biemann Medal in 2011.
[1] Paizs received his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1998 from Eötvös University in Budapest and graduated with summa cum laude honors.
He held a position as group leader since 2004 at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg until 2013 when he moved to Bangor University.