The Roper Lab at Florida State University focuses on the intersection of analytical chemistry, cellular biology, and engineering to develop advanced analytical tools for studying biological systems. Their research emphasizes understanding cellular communication and metabolism, particularly in relation to diabetes, obesity, and neurological disorders. The lab utilizes cutting-edge techniques like microfluidics, high resolution separations (chromatography and electrophoresis), and mass spectrometry to explore these complex biological processes at a molecular level.