11th Asia Oceania Human Proteome Organization Congress Report

Area of Science:

• Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry
• Biological and Agricultural Sciences

Background:

• The 11th Asia Oceania Human Proteomics Organization (AOHUPO) congress marked the first in-person meeting since 2018, following global travel restrictions.
• The event provided a crucial platform for scientists in the Asia-Oceania (AO) region to reconnect and share research.
• It was co-hosted by the Singapore Society for Mass Spectrometry and the Malaysian Proteomics Society, alongside agricultural proteomics and mass spectrometry congresses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To facilitate the exchange of ideas and presentation of the latest findings in human and agricultural proteomics.
• To foster collaboration and networking among AO regional proteomics and mass spectrometry scientists.
• To celebrate the 20th anniversary of AOHUPO and showcase regional research excellence.

Main Methods:

• The congress featured a diverse program with 64 invited speakers and panelists.
• Included seven plenary lectures, 27 concurrent symposia, and pre/post-congress workshops.
• Over 500 scientists attended, with 174 poster presentations showcasing research.

Main Results:

• The congress successfully brought together over 500 scientists from the AO region.
• A wide range of topics in human and agricultural proteomics, and related 'omics fields were presented.
• The event facilitated significant scientific exchange and networking opportunities.

Conclusions:

• The 11th AOHUPO congress was a successful reunion, highlighting the vibrant research landscape in proteomics across the AO region.
• The meeting underscored the importance of in-person collaboration for scientific advancement.
• It celebrated AOHUPO's 20th anniversary and the progress in biological and agricultural proteomics research.