Early Days in the Hunt Laboratory at UVA, 1969 to 1980

P Jane Gale1, George C Stafford2, Howard R Morris3

  • 1Gale-Bentz Consulting, Southborough, Massachusetts, USA.

Summary

Donald Hunt pioneered mass spectrometry techniques, including negative chemical ionization and triple quadrupole instruments, advancing organic and biological molecule analysis over a 50-year academic career. His work significantly improved sensitivity and structure elucidation for complex mixtures and large biomolecules.