About Us
The British Columbia (BC) Proteomics & Metabolomics Network comprises all the laboratories and facilities within our province engaged in proteomics and metabolomics research. Originally established in 2007 as the BC Proteomics Network, the initiative received initial support from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Platform grant to advance proteomics research in BC. Over the years, the network has evolved to encompass laboratories involved in metabolomics as well.
A key initiative of the network has been the organization of an annual symposium since 2008. This event serves as a platform to foster discussion and facilitate the exchange of information and methodologies among diverse research groups.
Currently, the network is overseen by a steering committee consisting of Drs. David Goodlett (UViC), Tao Huan (UBC), Yvonne Lamers (UBC), Philipp Lange (BC Children), Thibault Mayor (UBC), Sandi Spencer (BC Cancer), and Bingyun Sun (SFU). If you require more information about our network or are interested in exploring potential partnerships, please do not hesitate to contact us.
News
2026 BCPM Annual Symposium Concludes with Great Success
The 2026 BCPM Annual Symposium was successfully held on April 27–28, 2026, at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, bringing together more than 130 trainees, researchers, and industry partners from across British Columbia and beyond.
The two-day event showcased the breadth and excellence of proteomics and metabolomics research within the BCPM network. Attendees participated in a vibrant scientific program featuring 12 scientific presentations, 14 lightning talks, and 34 poster presentations covering a diverse range of topics, from fundamental biological discoveries to translational applications.
The symposium was honored to welcome two outstanding keynote speakers. Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister from the University of Guelph and Dr. Adriana Zardini Buzatto from the University of Calgary delivered inspiring and memorable keynote lectures, sharing cutting-edge research and valuable insights into their scientific journeys. Their presentations sparked lively discussions and provided attendees with new perspectives on emerging opportunities in the field.
A highlight of the symposium was the dedicated morning session for CREATE trainees on the first day. MaST3 trainees engaged in a productive brainstorming workshop focused on developing innovative team projects for the 2026 MaST3 program.
The newly introduced lightning talk format proved highly successful, providing trainees with an engaging platform to communicate their research in a concise and accessible manner. Together with the poster sessions, these presentations created opportunities for networking, scientific discussion, and knowledge exchange throughout the symposium.
The success of the 2026 BCPM Annual Symposium would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions and active participation helped create a dynamic and engaging event for all attendees.
As another successful symposium concludes, the BCPM community extends its sincere thanks to all speakers, presenters, attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and organizing committee members for their contributions. We look forward to building on this momentum and welcoming everyone back for another exciting symposium in 2027.
Symposium
2027 BCPM Network Symposium
Time: TBD (Late April - Early May)
Location: University of British Columbia - Point Grey Campus
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