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HUPO Committees
HUPO’s committees are the driving force behind many of the organization’s activities and initiatives. They bring together dedicated members from around the world to collaborate, plan, and guide the direction of HUPO’s programs and priorities.
Each committee focuses on a specific area of HUPO’s mission — from scientific initiatives and communications to education, outreach, and governance. Committees are composed of HUPO members and Council representatives, working together to ensure the organization remains dynamic, inclusive, and forward-looking.
Getting involved in a HUPO committee is a fantastic way to contribute your expertise, shape the proteomics community, and connect with global leaders in the field.
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Awards Committee
The HUPO Awards Committee celebrates excellence across the global proteomics community. Each year, the committee solicits, reviews, and selects nominations from HUPO members to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field.
In addition to overseeing the awards process, the committee also supports fundraising efforts to ensure continued recognition and celebration of scientific achievement worldwide.
Committee Leadership:
- Robert Moritz (Chair)
- HUPO General Council Members
Early Career Researcher (ECR) Committee
The HUPO Early Career Researcher (ECR) Committee empowers the next generation of proteomics leaders. Launched at HUPO 2015 in Vancouver, the initiative fosters mentoring, collaboration, and professional growth for emerging scientists across the global HUPO community.
Through activities such as Mentoring Day and the ECR Manuscript Competition, the committee connects young researchers with established experts, supporting innovation and excellence in proteomics. For more information contact: ecr@hupo.org.
Committee Leadership:
- Livia Rosa (Co-Chair)
- Charlotte Hutchings (Co-Chair)
Education & Training (ETC) Committee
The Education and Training Committee (ETC) advances the professional growth of HUPO members through workshops, courses, and tutorials that strengthen skills, knowledge, and collaboration across the proteomics community. The committee also supports career development in both academia and industry, ensuring members stay at the forefront of proteomics innovation.
Committee Leadership:
- Yansheng Liu (Co-Chair)
- Giuseppe Palmisano (Co-Chair)
- Blandine Chazarin
- Brian Searle
- Deepti Kundu
- Justyna Fert-Bober
- Teck Yew Low
- Qingsong Lin
- Shixia Huang
- Julian Saba
- Sayantani Chatterjee
- Hui Ye
- Shisheng Wang
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee ensures HUPO’s financial integrity and transparency. Meeting quarterly, the committee reviews expenditure requests, evaluates proposals, and provides recommendations to the Executive Committee on funding allocations and project support. This structured review process maintains accountability, fairness, and balanced decision-making across all HUPO financial activities.
Committee Leadership:
- Bernd Wollscheid (Chair/Treasurer)
- Uwe Völker (President)
- Jennifer Van Eyk (Past President)
- Peter Hoffmann (President Elect)
Marketing & Outreach (MOC) Committee
The Marketing and Outreach Committee (MOC) promotes proteomics and the HUPO brand to a global audience through creative communication, branding, and engagement. The committee supports outreach activities such as workshops, presentations, and collaborations organized across HUPO, helping to raise visibility and grow community involvement.
Key focus areas include Website, Branding, Social Media, Promotional Outreach, and Humans of HUPO. The MOC also works with partners to expand awareness, sponsorship, and membership within the worldwide proteomics community.
Committee Leadership:
- Theodora Katsila (Chair)
- Emily Hashimoto-Roth (Co-Chair)
- Aleksandra Nita-Lazar (HUPOST Editor)
- Leyuan Li (WeChat Coordinator)
- Alicia-Sophie Schebesta
- Darragh O’Brien
- James Waddington
- Khatereh Motamed
- Maximilian Hausherr
- Michael Barrett Andersen
Nominations & Elections (NEC) Committee
The Nominations Committee oversees the selection process for HUPO Council and leadership positions. The committee reviews nominations, confirms candidate eligibility, and prepares the final slate of candidates for Executive Committee approval ahead of elections.
By ensuring transparency, fairness, and broad representation, the Nominations Committee plays a key role in maintaining HUPO’s strong and inclusive governance.
Committee Leadership:
- Si Wu (Co-Chair)
- Ying Ge (Co-Chair)
- Justyna Fert-Bober
- Jennifer Van Eyk
Congress Organizing Committee (COC)
The Congress Organizing Committee (COC) oversees the planning and delivery of the annual HUPO World Congress. Working closely with the HUPO Executive Committee and local hosts, the COC ensures a seamless, engaging, and impactful event experience for all attendees.
The committee coordinates scientific programming, logistics, sponsorship, communications, and delegate experience, bringing together global leaders in proteomics for collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Through careful planning and international coordination, the COC plays a key role in advancing HUPO’s mission and showcasing innovation in proteomics each year.
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HUPO External Development Initiative (HEDI) Committee
The HUPO External Development Initiative (HEDI) Committee connects the HUPO community with global thought leaders and funding agencies to strengthen support for proteomics-focused research and innovation.
The committee identifies emerging scientific opportunities, public health challenges, and knowledge gaps that merit investment, and provides guidance to international funders on strategic priorities, resource development, and technical needs in proteomics.
Through proactive collaboration, HEDI helps shape the global research landscape and fosters partnerships that advance HUPO’s mission worldwide.