Rethinking what's possible

INSPIRE: To Think Differently

Overview

Scientific discovery begins with bold questions. As advances in proteomics, computational biology, and systems-level approaches continue to reshape translational research, scientists have an opportunity to rethink not only how research is conducted, but also the scientific questions that are now within reach.

In this first chapter of the Ride the Wave: Innovation Now for Precision Health webinar series, you'll hear from researchers who are redefining what's possible through bold scientific thinking and innovative applications of proteomics. From expanding precision biology beyond the clinic to revealing disease in ways that were previously impossible, their stories will inspire new ways of thinking about the future of precision health.

Featured Speakers

• Jennifer Geddes-McAlister Precision Health Beyond the Clinic: Applying Precision Medicine Principles Across the One Health Continuum

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister will explore how high-resolution proteomics, systems biology, and computational biology are extending precision medicine beyond human health. Using examples spanning life-threatening fungal infections and Precision Crop Health, she will demonstrate how systems-level approaches are transforming our understanding of health across humans, animals, and the environment.

• Beatrix Ueberheide What Would It Take to See Disease Before It Is Visible

Dr. Beatrix Ueberheide will explore how advances in proteomics sensitivity are making it possible to answer clinical questions that were previously beyond reach. Through emerging patient case studies, she will demonstrate how new analytical capabilities are inspiring entirely new ways of thinking about disease detection and precision health.

What You'll Learn

• Discover how leading scientists are challenging conventional approaches to translational research.
• Explore how advances in proteomics are opening new opportunities to answer previously inaccessible biological and clinical questions.
• Leave inspired to think differently about what's possible in your own research.

Presenter:  Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, PhD (Associate Professor, University of Guelph)

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister is a Canada Research Chair in the Proteomics of Fungal Disease in One Health and Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph. Her research uses mass spectrometry-based proteomics to study host-pathogen interactions and fungal disease. She is Vice President of HUPO and founder of Moms in Proteomics.

Presenter: Beatrix Ueberheide, PhD (Director of Proteomics, Associate Professor, New York University)

Dr. Beatrix Ueberheide is an Associate Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Director of the Proteomics Resource Center. Her research develops advanced mass spectrometry-based proteomics methods to characterize antibodies, peptide toxins, and protein modifications, advancing our understanding of protein structure and function.

Moderator: Stephanie Samra (Sr. Manager, Translational Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific)

Stephanie Samra is the Senior Market Development Manager for the Translational Research Program at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where she leads global market development initiatives supporting the translational proteomics community. With more than 15 years of experience in analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry, she specializes in LC-MS/MS workflows spanning metabolomics, clinical research, and translational science. As host of the Ride the Wave webinar series, Stephanie brings together leading researchers to explore the bold ideas, enabling technologies, and transformational discoveries shaping the future of precision health.