US HUPO 2026
Proteomics: The Gateway to Transforming Biology
Join leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts at US HUPO 2026, taking place February 21-25 in St. Louis, Missouri - where cutting-edge science meets Midwest charm.
Whether you are advancing research, sharing data, or building strategic collaborations, US HUPO 2026 is your gateway to the future of biology - do not miss it!
Important Dates
- Early Registration and Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Standard Registration and Cancellation Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Pre-Registration Closed: Friday, February 20, 2026
Registration Fees
Early: Paid By 10-24-2025
- US HUPO Member: $475
- Non-Member: $675
- US HUPO Member Student / Post-Doc: $275
- Non-Member Student / Post-Doc: $375
Standard: Paid By 01-16-2026
- US HUPO Member: $525
- Non-Member: $725
- US HUPO Member Student / Post-Doc: $325
- Non-Member Student / Post-Doc: $425
Late: Paid After 01-17-2026
- US HUPO Member: $575
- Non-Member: $775
- US HUPO Member Student / Post-Doc: $375
- Non-Member Student / Post-Doc: $475
Agenda
Invited Speakers
Sunday, February 22
18:00 - 19:00 Opening Plenary Session
- Jeffrey Gordon
Monday, February 23
9:15–10:35 Parallel Session 01: Cancer Proteomics
- Caroline Dehart, NCI RAS Initiative, FNLCR
9:15–10:35 Parallel Session 02: Advances in Imaging / Spatial Proteomics
- Julia Laskin, Purdue University
11:00–12:20 Parallel Session 03: Enabling Structural Biology with Proteomics
- Josh Sharp, University of Mississippi
11:00–12:20 Parallel Session 04: Affinity Proteomics: Without Mass Spectrometry
- Chris Whelan, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
13:40–15:00 Parallel Session 05: Proximity and Interaction Methods
- Anne-Claude Gingras
13:40–15:00 Parallel Session 06: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease Proteomics
- Scott Matson, University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute, Inc.
Tuesday, 24 February
9:15–10:35 Parallel Session 07: Systems to Targets – Biomarker Prioritization
- Bruce Wilcox, Prognomiq
9:15–10:35 Parallel Session 08: Gastrointestinal Health and Metabolism
- Peder Lund, Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University
11:00–12:20 Parallel Session 09: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Computational Analysis in Proteomics
- Alexey Nesvizhskii
11:00–12:20 Parallel Session 10: Neurological Disease Proteomics
- Derrick Morton, University of Southern California
13:40–15:00 Parallel Session 11: MS or Not to MS? Integration of Complementary Techniques for Proteome Investigation
- Keenan Walker, National Institute on Aging (NIA)
13:40–15:00 Parallel Session 12: Methods for Proteoform Characterization
- Ying Ge, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Wednesday, 25 February
9:15–10:30 Parallel Session 13: Drugging the Proteome
- Karine Le Roch, University of California, Riverside
9:15–10:35 Parallel Session 14: Single Cell Proteomics
- Ben Orsburn, University of Pittsburgh
Short Courses
Prior to the main conference, US HUPO is pleased to offer a variety of short courses, which will take a deeper dive into a variety of proteomics-related topics. Attendees can register for the full conference or just a short course.
Short Course Fees
Two Full Days
- US HUPO Member: $425
- Non-Member: $525
- US HUPO Member Student / Post-Doc: $325
- Non-Member Student / Post-Doc: $425
Full Day
- US HUPO Member: $300
- Non-Member: $400
- US HUPO Member Student / Post-Doc: $250
- Non-Member Student / Post-Doc: $300
1/2 Day
- US HUPO Member: $150
- Non-Member: $200
- US HUPO Member Student / Post-Doc: $125
- Non-Member Student / Post-Doc: $150
** Two day and full day short courses include a boxed lunch and two refreshment breaks (per day). Half day short courses include a refreshment break.
Short Course Offerings
Saturday, February 21
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Quantitative Data Analysis for Proteomics (Part 1)
- Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Proteomics Data Analysis
- Top Down for the Masses
Sunday, February 22
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Single Cell to Spatial Proteomics
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Quantitative Data Analysis for Proteomics (Part 2)
- LC-MS 101: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
- Capturing the Stable and Transient Protein-Protein Interactions
Venue
The Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch is the official host hotel and venue for the 22nd Annual US HUPO Conference, taking place February 21–25, 2026. All conference sessions, poster presentations, workshops, and networking events will be held onsite—giving you seamless access to every part of the meeting experience.
US HUPO participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodations reservations. US HUPO has NOT enlisted the services of a third party to make these arrangements on behalf of meeting participants. In the event you are contacted by a third party offering these services, proceed with caution as it may be a scam.
Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
The 22nd Annual US HUPO Conference will be held February 21-25, 2026 at theHyatt Regency St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri.
This is your chance to connect with top-tier scientists, researchers, and innovators in the proteomics field. As a sponsor or exhibitor, you’ll enjoy high visibility in our combined poster-exhibit hall, meaningful face-to-face engagement during networking breaks, and the opportunity to align your brand with cutting-edge research and discovery.
Whether you're showcasing new technologies, building strategic partnerships, or strengthening your presence in the community, US HUPO 2026 offers a dynamic platform to reach your audience. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the US HUPO conference in St. Louis!
The oral and poster presentation sessions cover diverse and fascinating proteomic topics such as:
- Advances in Imaging / Spatial Proteomics
- Advances in Technology
- Affinity Proteomics: Without Mass Spectrometry
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Computational Analysis in Proteomics
- Cancer Proteomics
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease Proteomics
- Drugging the Proteome
- Enabling Structural Biology with Proteomics
- Glycoproteomics and Glycomics
- High Throughput Proteomics - Tackling 1000+ Samples
- Interrogation of the Microbiome: Metaproteomics and Other Approaches
- Mapping Aging-Associated Proteome Changes
- Metabolomics
- Methods for Proteoform Characterization
- MS or not to MS? Integration of Complementary Techniques for Proteome Investigation
- Multi-Omics and Systems Biology
- Neurological Disease Proteomics
- (Pre-)Clinical Proteomics - From Pre-Phase 1 To Phase 3
- Proteomics in Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Proximity and Interaction Methods
- PTMs
- Single Cell Proteomics
- Systems to Targets - Biomarker Prioritization
2026 Sponsors
Premier Level
- Nautilus
- SCIEX
Gold level
- affinisep
- ALAMAR Biosciences
- Evosep
- seer
- Standard Biotools
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
Bronze level
- Bruker
- ionopticks
- Millipore
