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Tracey Schock (Fed)
Research Chemist
Tracey’s research is focused on data quality in the field of metabolomics. Metabolism is dynamic and sensitive. Thus, unintended variation can be introduced across all steps in the metabolomics workflow. Tracey’s work 1) provides metrological tools such as Reference Materials (RMs) with associated data, that will promote quality assurance and quality control for critical emerging omics technologies and applications, and 2) fosters research on fundamentals of metabolomics to further progress best practice guidance and adoption.
Tracey’s metabolomics research has covered a wide range of biological systems, from microbes to aquatic organisms to humans. Through the diverse applications of metabolomics and her engagement with the Metabolomics Quality Assurance & Quality Control Consortium, her work has influenced and contributed to the development of best practices, protocols, tools and new techniques.
Current research projects focus to support innovative agriculture with the goal of promoting U.S. food sustainability and security. In aquaculture, our goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of aquaculture science for rapid industry growth and to reduce waste by answering essential questions geared toward aquaculture production. Our metabolomics research has included evaluating alternative feeds for aquaculture growouts and identifying biochemical traits of reproductive fitness. We have also newly partnered with plant scientists and agronomy industry partners that are developing new disease resistant crops, treatments, and mitigation strategies. Here, we are leveraging cutting-edge measurement capabilities to provide integrated multi-omic analyses in watermelon and cucumber.
Tracey manages the NMR facility at the Hollings Marine laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina and is dedicated to mentorship and training in NMR and metabolomics. Opportunities include:
- Masters student: College of Charleston
- Postdoctoral fellowship: National Research Council Research Associateship Programs
Associated pages:
- NIST Omics measurements
Membership and Professional Activities
- Metabolomics Association of North America (MANA) 2017 – present
- Vice President 2021 – 2024
- Board of Directors 2020 – 2024
- NMR Focus Group Co-lead 2020 – 2022
- NMR Focus Group member 2020 – present
- Awards Committee Founder and Chair 2021 – present
- Metabolomics Society 2008 – present
- Metabolomics Quality Assurance and Quality Control Consortium (mQACC) 2018 – present
- Reference and Test Material Working Group 2018 – present
- Best Practices Working Group
- Mass Spectrometry (MS) 2019 – present
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) 2021 – present
- Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) 2008 – 2014, 2018
- American Chemical Society 2008 – 2010