Emerging technologies in life sciences
Next-Gen proteomics
20-21 May 2027, Ghent, BE
Abstract deadline: 18 March 2027
Next-Gen proteomics
Next-Gen proteomics
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Kris Gevaert
Janick Mathys
Lisa Thyrion
Proteomics is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by advances in analytical technologies, computational methods, and high‑resolution spatial and single‑cell approaches. Together, these developments are reshaping how we study protein function, dynamics, and organization, enabling deeper insight into biological systems and disease mechanisms. As the field evolves, integrating emerging technologies with robust and scalable data analysis frameworks is becoming essential to fully capture the full complexity and heterogeneity of the proteome.
The conference Emerging technologies in life sciences: Next‑Gen proteomics focuses on the latest technological and methodological innovations that are pushing the boundaries of proteomics research. Bringing together experts from academia and industry, it highlights how novel tools and approaches are redefining protein analysis and opening new avenues for discovery in life sciences.
The program is structured around key thematic areas:
- Protein sequencing
- Spatial proteomics
- Single‑cell proteomics
- Machine learning in proteomics
Join an international community of scientists to explore and discuss emerging technologies and future directions in next‑generation proteomics.
Travel grant deadline: 25 February 2027.
Abstract deadline: 18 March 2027.
Confirmed speakers
Program
Day 1 - Thursday, 20 May, 2027
08:20
08:50
Registration & welcome coffee
08:50
09:00
Welcome words
09:00
12:30
Session 1: Single cell proteomics
09:00
09:30
Claudia Ctortecka
Amsterdam UMC & VU Amsterdam / ADORE Institute, NL
Academic speaker
09:30
09:50
Tobias Beyer
CSO/Application specialist at Cytosurge, CH
Company speaker
09:50
10:20
Ralf Jungmann
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, DE
Academic speaker
10:20
10:35
Presenter TBA
-
Selected from abstracts
10:35
10:40
Sponsor pitch
10:40
11:15
Coffee break
11:15
11:45
Manuel Matzinger
Research Institute of Molecular Pathology, AT
Academic speaker
11:45
12:15
Erwin Schoof
Technical University of Denmark, DK
Academic speaker
12:15
12:30
Presenter TBA
-
Selected from abstracts
12:30
13:20
Lunch
13:20
14:20
Poster session 1
14:20
16:00
Session 2: Spatial proteomics
14:20
14:50
Fabian Coscia
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, DE
Academic speaker
14:50
15:10
Jung-Chi Liao
Syncell, TW
Company speaker
15:10
15:40
Kathryn Lilley
University of Cambridge, UK
Academic speaker
15:40
15:55
Presenter TBA
-
Selected from abstracts
15:55
16:00
Sponsor pitch
16:00
16:35
Coffee break
16:35
17:50
Session 3: Machine learning
16:35
16:50
Tine Claeys
VIB-UGent Center for Medical Biotechnology, BE
Selected from abstracts
16:50
17:20
Vadim Demichev
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, DE
Academic speaker
17:20
17:50
Lukas Käll
Science for Life Laboratory, KTH, SE
Academic speaker
17:50
18:50
Reception
18:50
19:30
Social activity
19:30
22:00
Conference dinner
Day 2 - Friday, 21 May, 2027
08:30
09:00
Welcome coffee
09:00
12:20
Session 4: Protein sequencing part I
09:00
09:30
Aleksei Aksimentiev
University of Illinois, US
Academic speaker
09:30
09:50
Jayne Wallace
Oxford Nanopore Technologies, UK
Company speaker
09:50
10:20
Cees Dekker
Technical University of Delft, NL
Academic speaker
10:20
10:35
Presenter TBA
-
Selected from abstracts
10:35
10:40
Sponsor pitch
10:40
11:15
Coffee break
11:15
11:35
Identification and comprehensive PTM profiling of full-length proteins on Portal Biotech's nanopore sequencing platform
James Graham
Head of Applications at Portal Biotech, UK
Company speaker
11:35
12:05
Anastassia Vorobieva
VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology, BE; VIB.AI, BE
Academic speaker
12:05
12:20
Presenter TBA
-
Selected from abstracts
12:20
13:20
Lunch
13:20
14:20
Poster session 2
14:20
17:30
Session 5: Protein sequencing part II
14:20
14:50
Julia Chamot-Rooke
Institut Pasteur, FR
Academic speaker
14:50
15:10
Til Schlotter
Co-founder & CEO at UNOMR, CH
Company speaker
15:10
15:30
Jennifer Dionne
Pumpkinseed and Stanford University, US
Company speaker
15:30
15:45
Presenter TBA
-
Selected from abstracts
15:45
15:50
Sponsor pitch
15:50
16:25
Coffee break
16:25
16:40
Presenter TBA
-
Selected from abstracts
16:40
17:00
Sheri Wilcox
VP of Scientific Engagement at Nautilus Biotechnology, US
Company speaker
17:00
17:30
Presenter TBA
-
Academic speaker
17:30
17:40
Closing words
Organizing committee
Chan Cao
University of Geneva, CH
Kris Gevaert
VIB-UGent Center for Medical Biotechnology, BE
Sarah Geurs
VIB Technologies, BE
Liesbet Lagae
IMEC, BE
Pedro Magalhães
VIB-KU Leuven Center for Neuroscience, BE
An Staes
VIB Technologies, BE
Janick Mathys
VIB Training & Conferences, BE
Lisa Thyrion
VIB Training & Conferences, BE
Abstracts
Participants are invited to submit an abstract for a poster and/or oral presentation. The best abstracts will be selected for oral presentations in the scientific program, and the best poster will be awarded the NGProteomics27 Poster Prize!
Submit your abstract for this event
You can submit an abstract for a poster and/or oral presentation. You do not have to register before submitting your abstract.
Abstract submission closing date:
Thursday, 18 March, 2027
Submit an abstract
Travel grants
Travel grant
We offer travel grants to international junior scientists to support their participation in the conference. The travel grants reimburse travel costs up to €400 per awardee. The deadline for applying for financial support is 25 February 2027, 23:59 CET.
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