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The HUPO Early Career Researcher (ECR) Initiative is delighted to welcome Nick Riley and Mahshid Moballegh Nasery.

Nick Riley is an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Washington. With a background in mass spectrometry instrumentation, proteomics, and glycobiology from his graduatework with Prof. Josh Coon at University of Wisconsin-Madison and his postdoctoral work with Prof. Carolyn Bertozzi at Stanford University, he now leads a research program focused on innovative bioanalytical and chemical biology technologies to investigate essential principles of glycocode regulation and dysregulation. Nick has been involved with HUPO and US HUPO for a number of years and is excited to join the HUPO ECR committee to support the vibrant and supportive communities that help early career scientists build their scientific careers in proteomics research.

Mahshid Moballegh Nasery pursued a diverse academic journey, beginning with a Bachelor's in Chemistry and delving closer into biology with a Master's in Medical Toxicology, where her focus on cancer led to publications in articles and a chapter book. Her passion for proteomics started to grow as she attended her proteomics course and attended an ECR day meeting! Currently engaged in research at the University of Debrecen, under the supervision of Dr. Eva Csosz. Her recent membership in YPIC (Young Proteomics Investigators Club) reflects her eagerness to expand her network and engage actively with fellow proteomics scientists. She aims to deepen her involvement in various activities, leveraging her multi-disciplinary background, to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to make impactful contributions, Mahshid is passionate about exploring within the vibrant realm of proteomics and biochemistry.