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The symposium will be offered in hybrid mode (in person and Zoom). Registration is free but required. The deadline for registration to attend in person is July 12, 2026.

SUBMIT ABSTRACT

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.

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/

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

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 two Rising Star Oral Sessions:

1. Early-Career Scientist Session (Postdoctoral Researchers, Assistant Professors, and Other Early-Career Scientists)
2. Graduate Student Rising Star Session

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.

For each session, 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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