Research Highlights

 

We are delighted to share the outstanding multiple achievements of our students and researchers at the Human Proteome Organisation (HUPO) World Congress 2026, held in Singapore from 27 September to 1 October 2026. The congress attracted 1,466 participants and received more than 1,000 abstract submissions, making it the largest HUPO meeting ever held in Asia.

 Ms Zhai Weiting (A*STAR SIgN, Research Officer under Prof Wu Wei) received a Flash Talk Prize, sponsored by Molecular & Cellular Proteomics (MCP), the leading journal in the field of proteomics. Winners were selected through a combined vote by the audience and MCP journal editors. In under three minutes, she presented her final-year project titled “Plasma Membrane Proteomics Identifies Syndecan-1 as a Therapeutic Target in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.”

These achievements reflect the high quality, innovation, and international impact of the research conducted by our students and scientists. The recognition received at HUPO 2026 underscores their contributions to advancing proteomics research, cancer therapeutics, immunotherapy, and mass spectrometry technologies.

Congratulations to Wei and her team, Weiting, Elisavet, Daryl, Ruojing, Ilisia, Thamizhanban and all collaborators on these exceptional accomplishments. We look forward to their continued success and contributions to advancing biomedical science and improving human health.