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Jianbo Fu 

Jianbo is a postdoctoral researcher at the Swiss Multi-Omics Center (SMOC) and ETH Zürich. His work focuses on computational frameworks for complex disease identification and therapeutic target discovery using multi-omics data. He has developed online platforms for large-scale omics data processing, improving accuracy and reproducibility. He also built a cross-cohort database of plasma metabolite–cytokine networks and designed multimodal pathway analysis strategies to reveal key mechanisms in complex diseases. He has published 24 peer-reviewed papers, including 10 as first/co-first author in Nature Protocols, with over 1,300 citations. His future work will focus on advancing multimodal omics integration to precisely identify disease-driving targets and developing innovative computational tools for complex disease research and drug discovery.

This month, we’d like you to meet Dr. Arun Vadivel: 

Dr. Arun K Anguraj Vadivel, PhD is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Brain Tumour Research Centre at SickKids, Toronto. His work integrates multi-omics using machine learning (ML), and experimentation to advance precision medicine for paediatric brain tumours, especially diffuse midline glioma (DMG). Leveraging whole-genome/exome sequencing, RNA-seq, DNA-methylation arrays, quantitative proteomics, post translational modifications, and metabolomics, he built pipelines that fuse these layers with similarity network fusion, NetDx, and in-house pipeline using scikit-learn. His integrative approach pinpointed METTL13 as a therapeutic dependency in DMG; inhibition extends survival in xenograft models and was published in Neuro-Oncology (2025). In parallel, he showed that dietary methionine restriction prolongs survival in DMG models and created a protein-based ML classifier that distinguishes six paediatric brain tumour entities with 99 % accuracy.

Dr. Anguraj Vadivel’s vast bench-to-bioinformatics experience spans protein purification, LC–MS/MS, DDA/DIA MS data analysis, and NGS workflows. He has discovered cerebrospinal-fluid biomarkers that may enable minimally invasive patient monitoring. Former experience as Biomedical Data Analyst at BenchSci and PhD at Western University sharpened his ability to translate datasets into actionable insights for both academic and industry stakeholders. A committed leader, he collaborates with teams across SickKids, Carleton University, and the University of Toronto, and has mentored seven trainees on projects ranging from synthetic-peptide therapeutics to liquid biopsy. His grant-writing contributions have secured over CAD 500,000 in external funding and underpin a CAD 1.8 million CIHR proposal now under review. He belongs to the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Human Proteome Organization, serves as a reviewer for Scientific Reports and Brain Pathology, and has delivered lectures and award-winning presentations on three continents. These accomplishments and his expertise in proteomics, data integration, and bioinformatics position Dr. Anguraj Vadivel to excel as a rising scientist dedicated to enhancing protein-based diagnostics and improving patient outcomes.

Another big thank you as well to our competition sponsor, Taylor and Francis!

The HUPOST June 2025 issue is here!

Featuring: 2025 Congress Updates,  News from ECR Committee, ETC Webinar, B/D HPP Presentations & Much More! https://conta.cc/3FT52w8 

The HUPOST May 2025 issue is here!

Featuring: 2025 Congress Updates, HUPO Award Nominations Deadline, News from ECR Committee, ETC Webinar & Much More! https://conta.cc/3YLg3pE 

Are you or do you know an ECR who deserves to be recognized for their   contribution  to the proteomics community? The HUPO Rising Star Award recognizes early career researchers who have had an exceptional impact on the proteomics field, whether that be through publications, patents, commercialization, education or any other contribution or service to the field of proteomics.

We caught up with last year’s HUPO Rising Star, Lindsay Pino, to ask why should an ECR apply for this award:

“Having a non-traditional, winding path through training and career trajectory, I wasn’t sure if my contributions really fit the right profile for the Rising Star award. It turns out that’s exactly the point! This award recognizes the many ways the community contributes to proteomics as a field, not only the conventional ones. So if you’re doing something a little off the typical path in proteomics, make sure to shoot your shot and apply. This award has really shown me that the field is stronger because of the many different ways proteomicists show up in the world.”

Candidates can self-nominate or be nominated (by a supervisor, colleague, superior, client, collaborator, etc). Our first-place winner will receive a cash prize of USD $2000. The award will be presented at HUPO 2025 in Toronto, Canada alongside the opportunity to provide a short talk.

The deadline to apply is May 16, 2025.

To learn more about eligibility criteria and how to apply, click here.

The Early Career Researcher (ECR) Committee is excited to present this year’s Mentoring Sessions—an open and supportive space where mentors and mentees can connect and explore key topics around building a successful early career. Three engaging sessions will be held during the HUPO World Congress in Toronto, Canada. Don’t miss the chance to attend, get involved in the conversation, and ask your questions!

What are we going to discuss:

●      From PhD to Profession: Navigating Diverse Career Opportunities

Scientific skills can be applied to many professions. Explore your opportunities to make a mindful decision about your next career step.

●      Maximizing Your Research Impact: A Strategic Publication Plan

Unlike fiction writing, scientific communication must be tailored to the specific audience of the target journal. In this session, we’ll share practical strategies and insights on how to avoid long publication delays and ensure your research reaches the right audience efficiently.

●      Interdisciplinary Science: Communicating and Collaborating Across Fields

Proteomics sits at the crossroads of physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, and computer science. Unraveling the mysteries of protein function demands genuine interdisciplinary collaboration. Together, we will explore how effective communication can help you thrive in a diverse, cross-functional team.

Sayantani Chatterjee, PhD (Australia) is currently a posdoctoral research fellow in the Analytical Glycoimmunology Group from Macquarie University in Sydney.

Her research encompasses cancer glycoimmunology. Previously, she was a postdoctoral associate at Boston University and her research focused on investigating viral glycoproteomics, particularly of Influenza and SARS-CoV-2, using ion mobility mass spectrometry. She is originally from India where she received her BSc in Microbiology (Honours) (2015) from St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous) and moved to Australia to pursue Master of Research (2017) and subsequently PhD (2021) in the Analytical Glycoimmunology Group focusing on mannose-terminating glycoproteins involved in human health and disease.

She has been a HUPO ECR member since 2022 and was also the Vice-Chair Logistics (2-year term) for the 22^nd and 23^rd HUPO World Congresses.

Date: June 9, 2025

Time: 10:00am EST

Presenters: 

• Claudia Ctortecka - SCI Initiative
  
• Benoit Kunath - Metaproteomics Initiative
  
• Susana Cristobal - iMOP

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_823FArtqS5-GRdffX1nYxg 

The HUPO Education and Training Committee is excited to announce a webinar series focused on the critical role of proteomics in Clinical investigation. This series will have 6 webinars at ~1 month intervals and bring together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in applying proteomics to improve human health. This webinar series is designed for researchers, clinicians, and anyone interested in learning more about the exciting field of clinical proteomics.

Title: Pathology, Proteomics and Precision Medicine

Speaker: Prof. Ed. Nice

Date: Thursday 24^th April 2025

Time: 10:00 UTC

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8_8Xm0rlRRSZvV36Exgw7g

Previous webinars:
You can find a playlist with videos for Series 1 and 2 of the HUPO ETC Webinar focused on Scientific Writing and Focus on Technology here: https://bit.ly/etc_webinars

The HUPOST April 2025 issue is here!

Featuring: 2025 Congress Updates, HUPO Award Nominations Now Open, News from the ECR Committee ETC Webinar & Much More!  https://conta.cc/4jsLzRb