Malin Andersson

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Malin Andersson is a pioneering figure in the field of mass spectrometry-based proteomics, whose work has fundamentally advanced our ability to analyze proteins directly from biological tissues. Her key research areas include imaging mass spectrometry (IMS), tissue profiling, and the development of histology-directed analytical strategies. Andersson’s major contributions are highlighted by two landmark studies. In her highly cited 2007 paper (372 citations), she introduced a novel method for on-tissue protein identification by coupling *in situ* tryptic digestion with MALDI imaging mass spectrometry and MS/MS analysis, enabling the direct spatial mapping of proteins from discrete tissue regions. Earlier, in 2006 (187 citations), she developed a histology-directed strategy for MALDI-MS tissue profiling that dramatically improved both throughput and cellular specificity in human breast cancer analysis, integrating robotic liquid dispensing with histological precision. This work has had a profound impact on clinical proteomics, providing researchers with powerful tools to investigate disease microenvironments with unprecedented molecular detail. Andersson’s innovative approaches have established her as a leader in translating spatial proteomics into practical, high-resolution methodologies for biomedical research.