New Center for Metaproteomics Research
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Center of Excellence in Metaproteomics, a pioneering collaboration between researchers from the University of Vienna and Bruker.
This partnership will drive forward cutting-edge mass spectrometry and AI technologies, unlocking new insights into the functional role of microbiomes—from human health to vital ecosystems.
We cordially invite you to the opening ceremony and reception, where we will share our vision for the center, introduce key topics, and discuss the exciting scientific journey ahead.
The event will feature a keynote talk, three brief presentations, and an expert panel discussion.
A catered lunch will be provided to encourage scientific exchange and networking.
Invited guests include renowned international scientists, industry partners, representatives from Austrian funding organizations, as well as delegates from Bruker and the University of Vienna, including the Life Sciences Dean's Office and the Rectorate team.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
Registration from 10.30 am
Small Ceremonial Hall at the Main Building of the University of Vienna, Universitätsring 1, 1010 Vienna.
We look forward to seeing you!
Programm
| 10:30 | Reception |
| 11:00-11:05 | Presentation of the event by David Gomez Varela (Director of the Center of Excellence for Metaproteomics) |
| 11:05-11:10 | Welcome words by Ronald Maier (Vice-Rector for Digitalisation and Knowledge Transfer) |
| 11:10-11:15 | Welcome words by Bruker |
| 11:15-11:50 | Talk by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Wagner (Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science, Austria) Title: The human gut microbiome and its drug interaction network |
| 11:55-12:30 | Talk by Jean Armengaud (Director of the Laboratory Innovative technologies for Detection and Diagnostics, CEA-Marcoule, France) Title: The dawn of the revolution in microbiome research with functional next-generation metaproteomics |
| 12:30-13:15 | Lunch (Finger food) |
| 13:20-13:40 | Talk by Professor Sabine Matallana-Surget (Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, United Kingdom) Title: Guiding ocean policy with microbial insights: Tackling pollution through Metaproteomics |
| 13:45-14:05 | Talk by Professor Jörg Menche (Director of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Network Medicine at the University of Vienna) Title: tbd |
| 14:10-14:40 | Round table Title: The growing role of Microbiome Research in biomedical research This round table brings together experts to discuss how microbiome research is reshaping our understanding of health and disease—from diagnostics and drug responses to personalized medicine. Join us as we explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and future directions of this rapidly evolving field. |
| 14:45-16:00 | Networking with beverages and sweets |