HUPO External Development Initiative (HEDI)

The Human Proteome Organization has established a HUPO External Development Initiative (HEDI) committee to foster integration between the HUPO membership and international thought leaders who are responsible for developing strategy for funding proteomic-centric projects in their respective countries.

The objectives of this initiative are:

• Identifying emerging scientific opportunities, rising public health challenges, or scientific knowledge gaps that merit further research by international funding agencies, non-profit governmental organizations and foundations, hereafter called Funders.
• Understanding scientific priorities and strategic planning of Funders globally in developing and applying resources (databases, analytic tools, and methodologies) and producing specifications for new resources in support of proteomic research
• If requested, assisting the Funders to address areas of emerging scientific opportunities and public health challenges effectively
• Proactively discussing and providing technical assistance to Funders in the development of proteomic-based initiatives.