Analytical Biochemistry
(including Metabolomics facility)

The mission of the Analytical Biochemistry Shared resource (ABSR) at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center is to support and promote collaborative cancer research across disciplines at the UH Cancer Center by providing chemical analyses that deepen understanding of cancer and other chronic diseases in populations in Hawaiʻi and elsewhere.

The ABSR specializes in developing and performing quantitative and qualitative analysis of small biomolecules, such as carcinogens, cancer and disease biomarkers, nutrients, environmental pollutants, and cancer therapeutics and preventive agents, in a wide range of biological specimens, including serum, plasma, urine, tissue and cell lines. It also provides targeted metabolomics assays capable of quantifying hundreds of known human metabolites. In addition, it offers routine clinical chemistry analyses and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs).

The ABSR is equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation, with a strong emphasis on mass spectrometry that enables the detection of ultra-low concentrations and otherwise difficult-to-measure compounds. The ABSR personnel bring extensive expertise in modern analytical chemistry, ensuring reliable, high quality, and cutting-edge support for cancer research.

The ABSR continually expands its assay capabilities while maintaining established protocols, offering cost-effective services and rapid turnaround to meet a broad spectrum of research needs.

For a complete list of established services, visit our Analytical Biochemistry (includes Metabolomics facility) Services Offered page and our cost schedule page which are regularly updated.

For more information and requests about analytical chemistry services not listed please contact Dr. Xingnan Li directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..