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The symposium will be offered in hybrid mode (in person and Zoom). Registration is free but required. The in-person registration is now closed, but you can still register virtually until July 30, 2026.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSED

The Deadline for Abstract Submission for the Rising Star Oral Session and Poster Session is July 12, 2026. For more details about the Poster Rising Star competition, see below or click here.

Additional details regarding the final program will be posted soon.

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM

The University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) Human Proteomics Program (HPP) and UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) are pleased to present the 2026 Wisconsin Human Proteomics Symposium. The theme of this year's symposium is Empowering the Next Generation of Scientists.

This symposium will bring together trainees, faculty, staff scientists, clinicians, and industry researchers for a full day of scientific exchange, career development, and networking. The morning program will focus on career development, featuring short talks from both academia, national labs and industry followed by a panel discussion. The afternoon program will highlight research through keynote lectures, rising star presentations, and a poster session.

This year's program will feature 2 keynote presentations, a career development session, and 6-8 rising star talks. The symposium will showcase cutting-edge proteomics technologies, including advances in mass spectrometry-based proteomics, top-down proteomics, native mass spectrometry, mass spectrometry imaging, and complementary multi-omics approaches. Speakers will highlight how these innovative technologies are transforming biomedical research and advancing our understanding of human diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and lung disease. We anticipate broad participation from academia, industry, and clinical research, with many opportunities for discussion and intermingling.

In addition to showcasing exciting science, the symposium is designed to support the professional development of trainees and early-career investigators by creating opportunities for mentorship, visibility, and discussion across career stages and disciplines.

PROGRAM

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PRESENTERS

Keynote Speakers

Joseph Loo, Ph.D. University of California-Los Angeles Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor, Department of Biological Chemistry, David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA Molecular Biology Institute https://loolab-ucla.com/
Amanda Hummon, Ph.D. Professor Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Comprehensive Cancer Center The Ohio State University https://research.cbc.osu.edu/hummon.1/

Invited Speakers

Amy Weeks, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry UW-Madison https://biochem.wisc.edu/people/weeks/
Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC Assistant Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Associate Medical Director, M Health Fairview West Bank Laboratories University of Minnesota School of Medicine https://med.umn.edu/bio/stefani-thomas
Francisco Alvarado, PharmD, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Medicine UW-Madison https://calcium.wiscweb.wisc.edu/
Rachel Turn, PhD Assistant Professor (Starting in July 2026) Department of Comparative Biosciences UW-Madison https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/rachel-turn
Wei Wei, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry UW-Madison https://www.weilabuw-madison.org/

Additional Speakers: Additional career development speakers, rising star presenters, and poster presenters will be announced soon.

CAREER WORKSHOP PANELISTS

Emma Guiberson, PhD

Emma is starting her third year as an Assistant Professor at Middlebury College after completing her PhD at Vanderbilt University in 2022 and a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University. Her dual interest in research on the analytical chemistry/microbiology interface, and the education of the next generation of chemists led her to pursue a career at a small liberal arts college. She is passionate about science education and communication, as well as undergraduate research that benefits both students and human health. She is excited to share more about the PUI academic experience, navigating the job market, and what a career balanced in teaching and research looks like during the 2026 HPP Symposium Career Panel.

Che-Fan (Jeffrey) Huang, PhD

Dr. Che-Fan (Jeffrey) Huang is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M University. His research develops top-down proteomics and mass spectrometry approaches to define proteoforms as functional molecular units, with applications in biomarker discovery and the study of human disease and cellular signaling. He earned his Ph.D. at Northwestern University (2021), where he combined surface engineering and MALDI mass spectrometry to investigate phosphatase biology, and completed postdoctoral training in top-down proteomics at Northwestern’s Proteomics Center of Excellence (2026). Originally from Taiwan, Dr. Huang received his B.S. and M.S. from National Taiwan University, where his interest in proteomics began.

Lisa Jenkins, PhD

Dr. Lisa Jenkins is currently a Senior Associate Scientist at the Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute. An alumnus of the University of Georgia, Dr. Jenkins currently heads the CCR Mass Spectrometry Resource where she leads a team collaborating with NCI investigators to advance cancer research. She also helps train and mentor young scientists in protein chemistry and mass spectrometry approaches. She looks forward to sharing her experience working at the National Institutes of Health, as well as any other insights she can offer.

M. Violet Lee, PhD

Dr. M. Violet Lee is a Senior Principal Scientist at Genentech, a Member of the Roche Group. She earned her M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied ribosomally and non-ribosomally synthesized natural products. She went on to obtain her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2011), employing a systems biology approach that combined quantitative proteomics and transcriptomics to study osmotic stress. In 2013, Dr. Lee joined the BioAnalytical Sciences Department at Genentech. Her group is responsible for developing and implementing immunoaffinity mass spectrometry-based PK assays, characterizing ADC ADME, quantifying associated catabolites, and assessing the potential immunogenicity of biotherapeutics. Her work supports projects ranging from late-stage research through the clinical development of ADCs and novel large molecule modalities. Dr. Lee is deeply passionate about workplace mentorship. She has dedicated much of her career to fostering talent and guiding emerging professionals in the pharma and biotech space. As an alumnus of UW-Madison, she looks forward to sharing her insights on supporting the growth and development of early-in-career scientists during the 2026 HPP Symposium Career Panel.

Jennifer Lofland, PhD, PharmD, MPH

Jennifer H. Lofland is currently a Senior Medical Director at Incyte. An alumnus of Johns Hopkins University (2004), Jennifer has dedicated much of her career to helping to improve the lives of individuals with immunological diseases. She considers herself a life-long learner and looks forward to sharing her insights on career transitions from academia to industry and how to maintain work-life balance during the 2026 HPP Symposium Career Panel.

Corinne Lutomski, PhD

Corinne Lutomski is currently a Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford and incoming Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco. An alumnus of Indiana University, 2019, Corinne has dedicated much of her career to fostering talent and guiding emerging professionals in academia. She is deeply passionate about workplace mentorship and looks forward to sharing her insights on navigating career transitions post-PhD, and perseverance in science during the 2026 HPP Symposium Career Panel.

Morgan Mann, PhD, DABCC

Morgan Mann is currently the Assistant Director of Newborn Screening at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, and an Assistant Professor (CHS) in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Morgan earned his Ph.D. at UW – Madison prior to completing a Clinical Chemistry Fellowship at Stanford University and the University of California San Francisco. His professional interests involve the use of high-resolution mass spectrometry and other innovative technologies to streamline medical diagnostics and address emerging challenges to our healthcare systems.

Savannah Snyder, PhD

Savannah Snyder is currently a Technical Sales Manager at Bruker Biosystems managing the Central US Sales Team. She is an alumna of The Chrys Wesdemiotis Lab at The University of Akron, graduating the Summer of 2020. Savannah has dedicated much of her career to fostering talent and guiding emerging professionals in the analytical chemistry space. She is deeply passionate about workplace mentorship and looks forward to sharing her insights on moving from Academia to Industry, career steppingstones, and work travel during the 2026 HPP Symposium Career Panel.

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This career panel brings together professionals from diverse sectors to share the unique experiences and insights that shaped their paths. Designed to spark career discovery, the session offers attendees a firsthand look at the wide variety of roles and opportunities available after higher level -omics training. Following the career discussion, an interactive Q&A and networking segment will allow participants to connect directly with panelists and build valuable professional relationships.

Organizers

Symposium Organizing Committee

Allan Brasier, M.D. (Honorary Symposium Chair) Senior Associate Dean for Translational and Clinical Research Professor, Department of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism) School of Medicine and Public Health University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Ying Ge, Ph.D. Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor Departments of Cell & Regenerative Biology, Chemistry, and Medicine Director of Human Proteomics Program School of Medicine and Public Health University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Lingjun Li, Ph.D. Charles Melbourne Johnson Distinguished Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemistry School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemistry University of Wisconsin-Madison
Judith Simcox, Ph.D. HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar, Associate Professor Department of Biochemistry University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

POSTER SESSION

Meeting attendees are encouraged to present their recent research in the scientific poster sessions. A total of 40 posters will be accepted. The deadline for poster abstract submission is July 12, 2026. The Poster Review Committee will review submitted abstracts and select posters for presentation at the Symposium.

The poster sessions provide an excellent opportunity for participants to showcase their research, exchange ideas, receive feedback, and network with investigators, trainees, and industry representatives from diverse scientific disciplines.

RISING STAR ORAL SESSIONS

The Rising Star Oral Sessions provide an important platform for showcasing the research accomplishments of emerging scientists, offering visibility, networking, and mentorship opportunities while highlighting innovative research and fostering the next generation of scientific leaders. This year's symposium will feature Rising Star Oral Sessions for trainees.

To be considered for a Rising Star Oral Presentation, abstracts must be received by July 12, 2026. Applicants for the Rising Star Oral Sessions should also submit a current CV. The organizing committee will review all applications and select finalists to present during the Rising Star Oral Sessions.

Presentations will be evaluated based on scientific content, innovation, clarity of communication, and quality of visual presentation.

Three prizes will be awarded:

• 1st Place: $500
• 2nd Place: $300
• 3rd Place: $200

The winners will be recognized during the closing session of the Symposium.

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