Integrative proteomics for the future US HUPO Fifth Annual Conference from genes to function 22-25 February 2009, San Diego, CA, USA

This report reviews the 5th US HUPO annual conference which was held in San Diego, California, from 22th to 25th February, 2009. The major goal of this year's meeting was to discuss future prospects within the field of proteomics and to push it towards integration with other synergizing technologies. Each day's sessions were guided by three broad themes: The Interface of Proteomics and Genomics, Systems Medicine, and Protein Structure and Modifications. As a summary this meeting has shown, that integration of multiple disciplines and high performance proteomics is needed to meet the demands of future proteomics.     

Toward a Successful Clinical Neuroproteomics The 11th HUPO Brain Proteome Project Workshop 3 March, 2009, Kolymbari, Greece

The HUPO Brain Proteome Project (HUPO BPP) held its 11th workshop in Kolymbari on March 3, 2009. The principal aim of this project is to obtain a better understanding of neurodiseases and ageing, with the ultimate objective of discovering prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers, in addition to the development of novel diagnostic techniques and new medications. The attendees came together to discuss sub-project progress in the clinical neuroproteomics of human or mouse models of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and to define the needs and guidelines required for more advanced proteomics approaches. With the election of new steering committees, the members of the HUPO BPP elaborated an actual plan promoting activities, outcomes, and future directions of the HUPO BPP to acquire new funding and new participants.