Eastern European Proteomic Conference Research Articles

A decade of Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference (CEEPC): Credibility, cohesion and vision for the next decade

The Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference (CEEPC), has reached a special milestone as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Today, an expansive network of proteomics in Central and Eastern Europe stands established to facilitate scientific interactions and collaborations in and around Central and Eastern Europe, as well as with international research institutions worldwide. Currently, when many conferences are struggling to attract participants, CEEPC is thriving in its status and stature as well as expanding by attracting newer member countries. CEEPC's success is driven by mutual respect between scientists sharing interest in proteomics and its applications in multidisciplinary research areas related to biological systems. This effort when interwoven with exciting ambience steeped with culture, and tradition is also a reason why participants enjoy it. CEEPC's careful balance between excellence and cohesion holds the key to its success. It is evident that CEEPC is ready for the next decade of excitement and expectations of multifaceted proteomics in Central and Eastern Europe. Additionally, in the era of emerging personalized medicine where treatment selection for each patient is becoming individualized, CEEPC and proteomics is expected to play a significant role moving forward for the benefit of mankind.

Proteomics without boundaries across Central and Eastern Europe

The 7th Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference (CEEPC), considered as the bedrock of proteomics in Central and Eastern Europe, was held on 13–16 October 2013 at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany. Established in 2007, CEEPC now represents a cradle of proteomic interactions in and around Central and Eastern Europe, without limitations of borders and linking it to international institutions worldwide. Its mission remains to contribute to all approaches of proteomics including clinical, quantitative and structural proteomics and with a view to identifying potential targets for therapeutic interventions. The 7th CEEPC excelled at stimulating exchange of proteomic knowledge and imbibing local hospitality offered by Jena with its limestone hills and exotic charm.

New heights and horizons in fostering proteomics in central and eastern Europe

6th Central and Eastern European Proteomic ConferenceBudapest, Hungary, 14–17 October 2012The annual Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference can be considered as the bedrock of proteomics in central and eastern Europe and, since its creation, has seen an incredible growth in proteomics. The term ‘Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference’ (CEEPC) was coined by the founder members of this series of conference including Josef Chmelik (1953–2007), Suresh Jivan Gadher and Hana Kovarova, over discussions about the apparent lack of visibility of proteomics in central and eastern Europe, as well as infrequent meetings and almost total lack of international collaborations. With trepidation, the 1st Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference was organized in Prague in 2007 with resultant huge success. The intervening years saw the CEEPC grow and expand, and it now represents a cradle of proteomics interactions in and around central and eastern Europe, nicely linking it to the whole world. The 6th CEEPC in Budapest was attended by 150 participants and excelled once again at promoting proteomics at the highest level.

Advances and expansion of Central and Eastern European Proteomics

Prague, also known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’, which is situated on the bank of River Vltava and is a historical Bohemian capital rich in history and beauty, set the stage for an exciting meeting that brought together high-caliber experts to share their knowledge as well as propagate the central theme and focus on ‘Proteomes, Proteomics and Biological Systems’. More than 120 delegates from all over the world attended in pursuit of excellence and enjoyed not only excellent science but also took back home fairy-tale memories of Prague and its offerings. The 5th Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference was organized in Prague, Czech Republic, on 19–22 September 2011, with resounding success.

The third Central and Eastern European Proteomic conference

The third Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference was held at Hotel Benzcur, Budapest, Hungary, from the 6–9 October 2009. The meeting was the third in a series of proteomic conferences to be held in this region of Europe, with the key aim of strengthening the links with scientists from Central and Eastern Europe, as well as international groups worldwide. It was attended by more than 150 delegates from various countries and many proteomic topics, including biomarker discovery, post-translational modifications, clinical proteomics, as well as new proteomic technologies, which may facilitate future progress, were discussed over the 3 days.

1st Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference & 3rd Czech Proteomic Conference 29 – 31 October 2007, Prague, Czech Republic

More than 130 delegates from all over the world attended the 1(st) Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference organized together with the 3(rd) Czech Proteomic Conference in the TOP Hotel, Prague in the Czech Republic from 29(th) to 31(st) October, 2007. The autumn nostalgia of the historical city of Prague provided the stage for a fascinating meeting that reviewed rapidly emerging proteomic research in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and focused on proteomics driven discovery and applications.

1st Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference and 3rd Czech Proteomic Conference

The 1st Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference was organized together with the 3rd Czech Proteomic Conference in the TOP Hotel, Prague in the Czech Republic from the 29th to the 31st October, 2007. The aim was to strengthen links with scientists from Central and Eastern Europe including Russia, which until now have been weak or nonexistent, and to highlight the emergence of excellent proteomic studies from various countries, which until now were not visible.