HUPOST Editor: Aleksandra Nita-Lazar | Staff Editor: HUPO Office | October 2024 | |
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HUPO 2024 Updates
HUPO 2024 is just around the corner and we are very excited to welcome you all soon!
Registration is Still Open
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Register today and take part in this extraordinary congress: Registration
Accommodation is Still Available!
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Have a look at our hotel recommendations: Hotels
Catering Information for Attendees:
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Learn more about how food and beverage will be organized during Congress: Catering Details
An Educational and Engaging Program!
All program details can be found here:
Wishing all participants a safe journey to Dresden and a wonderful experience at HUPO 2024.
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Notice of HUPO General Assembly of Members (GAM)
The 2024 General Assembly of Members (GAM) will be held during HUPO 2024 in Dresden, Germany just prior to the Awards Ceremony and Closing Session:
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 1615-1645 (local Time)
Location: Plenary Hall, International Congress Center Dresden
HUPO members are invited to attend for important HUPO updates and networking. Contact the HUPO Office (office@hupo.org) for more information.
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All HUPO members are reminded to submit their vote for the 2024 Council elections. The election period is September 20 - October 21, 2024.
Again this year, the vote is conducted online in the SimplyVoting app. An email containing a secure election ID code was distributed to each member on September 20, 2024. If you did not receive it, please check your spam/junk email folder. Members simply click on the link provided in this email and cast their anonymous votes.
The 2024 Slate of Candidates can be viewed here.
If you wish to participate in the voting process and are not currently a HUPO member, please visit the HUPO website here and join today!
For questions/further information, please contact the HUPO Office.
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UniProt Actively Supporting the HPP Grand Challenge
neXtProt has not been updated since October 2023 and solutions are being sought to revive this major database. In the meantime, the resource remains available for users at both nextprot.org and nextprot.cn with a very large number of visitors each month.
To support the HPP as they move forward, UniProt has taken on the role of running the Proteomics Identification pipeline. This has involved upgrading existing UniProt MS peptide identification pipeline to meet the stringency of the HPP3.0 guidelines, and working with Eric Deutsch (PeptideAtlas) and Nuno Bandeira (MassIVE) to ensure all additional criteria for data evaluation are met.
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In recognition and appreciation of the significant support, participation and guidance provided by HUPO's Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), one IAB member is highlighted each month. We encourage you to connect with these companies directly for further information about their involvement in HUPO and their products and services. | |
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The HUPO 2024 World Congress in Dresden, Germany, is fast approaching, and the HUPO Early Career Researcher (ECR) Committee and the Young Proteomics Investigators Club (YPIC) of EuPA are thrilled to announce a series of events organized for early career researchers. Whether you are an early-stage researcher or a seasoned scientist, these activities offer invaluable opportunities to connect, learn, and showcase your work. Do not miss out on these exciting opportunities! | |
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Join the ECR Mentoring Sessions at HUPO 2024!
The HUPO ECR Mentoring Sessions provide a space for mentors and mentees to come together and openly discuss relevant topics on navigating an early career in proteomics.
Three insightful sessions will take place at HUPO 2024 in Dresden with the following topics:
- Career Paths: What’s Next in Your Career?
- Mental Health: Building Resilience to Manage Work and Job Search Stress
- Mastering Mentorship: Navigating Conflicts and Personalities
View the excellent line-up of mentors and more details here...
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Set Sail for the ECR Networking Evening – A Night on the River!
Join us for an unforgettable networking event on Sunday, October 20th, from 19:30 to 22:30. This year, the ECR Networking Evening will take you on a picturesque boat ride along the Elbe river in Dresden. Enjoy stunning views, engaging conversations, and a fantastic chance to connect with peers and mentors in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. It's the perfect way to kick start the congress and mingle. Early career researchers and senior scientists are welcome. Don't miss this boat! There are only a few tickets left so make sure you reserve your spot here today!
A guided walk will be organized from the Congress venue to the dock where the boats are stationed.
Register here....
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Spotlight on the Proteomics Highlights of the Year
Sponsored by Expert Review of Proteomics Taylor and Francis
The Proteomics Highlights of the Year plenary session at HUPO 2024 will take place on Monday, October 21st at 17:45 in the Plenary Hall at the International Congress Center Dresden. This exciting session features the finalists from the ECR Manuscript Competition, who will present some of the most innovative recent work in proteomics from emerging scientists. We are thrilled to introduce the three finalists who will present their cutting-edge research in a plenary session:
- Stacy Malaker (Yale University, USA); view Stacy's bio here.
- Marc van Oostrum (Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Germany); view Marc's bio here.
- Leyuan Li (Beijing Proteome Research Center, CN); view Leyuan's bio here
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Game On for the ECR Poster Competition
Sponsored by Molecular Omics
Congratulations to all selected abstracts! The HUPO Early Career Researcher Poster Competition, sponsored by Molecular Omics, will take place during the poster sessions of the HUPO 2024 World Congress in the Exhibition Hall (Oct. 21-Oct. 23). Seventeen (17) students and fifteen (15) postdocs were selected as finalists based on the quality, novelty, and potential impact of their submitted abstracts. Poster competition finalists will be visited by evaluators during the poster sessions at HUPO 2024 to select a winner ($200 prize) and two runners-up ($100 prize each) for each level (graduate student and postdocs). Be on the lookout for a Poster Competition sticker next to their poster to spot the finalists.
See the selected finalists in each category here.
Congratulations to all authors selected and good luck at the poster presentation!
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Join Us for the Final of the 3-Minute Thesis Competition
Sponsored by Mass Dynamics
Pitching a PhD thesis in just 3 minutes? These Ph.D. candidates are up for the challenge! The 3-Minute Thesis Competition co-organized with the Human Proteome Project (HPP) and sponsored by Mass Dynamics will take place at HUPO 2024 in Dresden (Monday Oct. 21, 15h15 - Conference Room 3-4). This competition challenges Ph.D. students to present their research in a concise, engaging manner under 3 minutes in a way that is accessible to a general audience. The winner of the competition will take home $500, and two runners-up will receive $300.
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Don’t Miss the ECR Session at the Day of the Initiatives during HUPO 2024: Innovative Approaches to Study Protein Function
We invite you to join us for an exciting session during the Day of the Initiatives at HUPO 2024 (Thursday October 24th at 13:30 in the seminar room) that will showcase groundbreaking research in innovative approaches to studying protein function. This session is co-organized by the HUPO Early Career Researcher (ECR) Committee and the Human Proteome Project (HPP). It will feature original research projects spanning a diverse range of critical topics in proteomics that advance the mission of characterizing human proteome. The following speakers will be featured:
- Jan N. Hansen, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Viviane Reber, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Tristan Cardon, Laboratoire PRISM Inserm U1192, University of Lille, Lille, France
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Drop by the HUPO Booth at the HUPO 2024 World Congress
Don’t forget to come say hello! Look for the HUPO logo and drop by the booth at the World Congress in Dresden. You will have the opportunity to talk with HUPO ECR Committee and other HUPO committee members and learn about their activities and how to get involved. The HUPO Early Career Researcher (ECR) Committee was founded in 2015 and has since actively promoted scientific visibility and career development of ECRs and raised awareness to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the field of proteomics.
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HUPO ECR Hosted an Instructive Online Panel Discussion on Grant Writing
On September 11th, HUPO ECR hosted a panel discussion on “The Mystery of Grant Writing” with three wonderful panelists: Dr Jesper Olsen (Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research), Dr. Rebekah Gundry (University of Nebraska Medical Center) and Dr. Mike MacCoss (University of Washington). They shared great insights on how to increase your success in grant applications. Our take-home message: make it easy for the reviewers to read about your work. Stay tuned for more online panel discussions after the HUPO 2024 World Congress.
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The proteomics community is a vibrant and dynamic group of scientists, researchers, and professionals, all bound by a shared passion for understanding the complexities of proteins. As part of the HUPO community, we know that proteomics isn't just a field of study - it's a global network of collaboration, innovation, and discovery. What makes you love being a part of this amazing HUPO community?
HUPO wants to hear from you! Whether it’s the groundbreaking research, the collaborative spirit, or the sense of belonging, your story can inspire others and highlight the incredible diversity of experiences within HUPO. Submit your personal reflections or professional anecdotes and help us highlight some very special moments in the proteomics community. We’re going to feature them in the HUPO booth (looping video presentation) at HUPO 2024 in Dresden!
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Ruth Huttenhain, Assistant Professor, Stanford: “I love HUPO because it unites a vibrant and diverse community of scientists who share a passion for exploring protein function.”
Mathieu Lavallée-Adam, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa: "The HUPO World Congress is where I found my postdoctoral job! Networking within HUPO has helped me build new collaborations and friendships."
Send your short stories (and photo) to office@hupo.org by October 11. Help us celebrate what makes HUPO an exceptional community for proteomics professionals worldwide!
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Highlighting a member of HUPO, we invite a diverse group of researchers from different career stages, disciplines, geographical locations, and ethnicities to submit a profile for our monthly spotlight. This initiative aims to improve visibility of HUPO members, advertise research, and enhance the HUPO community. This month we are featuring: | |
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Teck Yew Low, Malaysia
What is your current position and location?
I am an Associate Professor at the National University of Malaysia (UKM) in Kuala Lumpur. My wife and I returned to my home country in 2018. Additionally, I serve as the Secretary-General of Asia Oceania HUPO (AOHUPO).
How did you get started in the field of proteomics?
I began my journey in proteomics in the early 2000s as a postgraduate student at the National University of Singapore, working under the guidance of Professor Max Chung. My initial research focused on using 2D gels to compare rat models of liver cirrhosis. Realizing that LC-MS was poised to become the future of proteomics, I transitioned to Newman Sze's lab. I later moved to CEBI in Denmark to work with Jens Andersen, followed by a stint with Albert Heck at Utrecht University. These experiences provided me with invaluable opportunities to work alongside some of the leading experts in the field. I am deeply grateful to have these mentors and friends, and Max and Albert have been supportive of my development until today.
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The HUPO Education and Training Committee (ETC) and the Early Career Researcher Committee (ECR), as well as other HUPO Initiatives have been hard at work organizing and providing very helpful and interesting webinars for the proteomics community. Recordings of these webinars can be found on the HUPO website here.
If you have any ideas or suggestions for webinar topics, please send an email to the HUPO Office and we’ll be sure to pass them along!
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The job board on the HUPO website is a valuable resource for both employers and individuals seeking ideas and opportunities.
See the latest job postings:
If you have a job posting and would like to advertise it, send your information to office@hupo.org. For more information and job listing details - visit the website here.
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