Course
Advanced Proteomics - 9th edition
Proteomics is the study of the proteome, which is the collection of proteins expressed in an organism. The proteome can change dramatically depending on biological conditions. Proteomics can capture detailed snapshots of the proteome using mass spectrometry. The rapid advancement of instrumentation technology has resulted in new bioinformatics approaches. In this course, the focus will be on sample preparation and data analysis.
Background
Mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics is the most comprehensive approach for the quantitative profiling of proteins, their interactions, and modifications. Proteomics is the study of the proteome, the set of proteins expressed in an organism. The proteome can change dramatically depending on the developmental stage, biological conditions, and subcellular localisation. Proteomics is able to capture detailed snapshots of the proteome using mass spectrometry. The rapid development in technical advances of instrumentation has led to new bioinformatics approaches. In this course the focus will be on sample preparation, data analysis, and new methods in MS-based proteomics approaches.
Aim
Participants will acquire the knowledge necessary to analyse proteomic data and effectively integrate the results into biological context research.
Target group
PhD candidates or Postdocs interested in this course should work on proteomics projects or plan to use proteomics in the near future and have a strong background in nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology or a comparable discipline.
Course Poster
Programme topics
- Sample preparation protocols
- Proteomics instrumentation
- Quantitative techniques
- Computational proteomics
- New mass spectrometric tools in proteomics
Due to unforseen circumstances, we will not be able to give a tour to the proteomics lab during this course week!
Detailed Programme
Course format
The course is a 4-day long hands-on course with a maximum of 25 participants. The course is a combination of lectures and hands-on practical’s on sample preparation, mass spectrometry and computational proteomics.
Organisation
Course coordinators
- Dr Elwira Smakowska-Luzan, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Wageningen University and Research
- Dr Sjef Boeren, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Wageningen University and Research
- Dr Mark Roosjen - Laboratory of Biochemistry, Wageningen University and Research
Other faculty
- Dr Tim Lambers - Friesland Campina, The Netherlands
- Prof. Geert De Jaeger - VIB-UGent, Center for Plant Systems Biology
Date & duration & language
The course will be held from 1 - 4 July 2025 (4 days). The course will be conducted in English.
Study load
The study load of this masterclass is 1.4 ECTS
Contact information
Information concerning the course contents can be obtained from Dr Elwira Smakowska-Luzan or Dr Mark Roosjen
For organisational matters please contact: Cornelia van Bree-Evers
Location
Lectures and practicals will be given at Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
The town of Wageningen is 5 km from Ede-Wageningen railway station, with transport options being taxi or bus. Ede-Wageningen railway station is about one and a half hours from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For train schedules visit: www.ns.nl.
Registration & course fee
The number of participants to the course is limited to max. 25. Once the number of applications exceeds the 25, new applications will be placed on a waiting list.
In view of the limited number of participants, participants will be selected. Each applicant should therefore indicate in 1/2 A4 (maximum) the background of their project. Information about the background of your project should be sent to Cornelia van Bree-Evers no later than 1 May 2025. You will be informed at the end of May at the latest if you are selected or not.
Course fee
The Early bird fee applies until 1 May 2025.
Course fee includes course material, practical work, coffee/tea during breaks, lunches and one course dinner but does not cover accommodation. The course fee depends on the participant's affiliation:
| Affiliation | Early Bird Fee | Regular Fee |
| WUR PhD candidates* | € 275 | € 325 |
| All other PhD candidates / Postdocs & staff affiliated with VLAG | € 500 | € 550 |
| University staff / Non-Profit | € 725 | € 775 |
| Industry / For-Profit | € 1600 | € 1650 |
* VLAG/PE&RC/EPS/WIAS/WASS/WIMEK PhD candidates with an approved TSP
Cancellation policy
After acceptance of your registration, the VLAG Cancellation Conditions for course participants will apply.