Meeting Report: “Proteomics from Discovery to Function:” 6th Annual Meeting of Proteomics Society, India and International Conference—A Milestone for the Indian Proteomics Community

Abstract Proteomics is at the epicenter of post-genomics biotechnologies that are currently driving the next generation system science. Moreover, proteomics is a truly global science. The 6th Annual Meeting of Proteomics Society, India (PSI) and International Conference on “Proteomics from Discovery to Function” held from December 7–9, 2014, was a transformative endeavor for global proteomics, bringing together the luminaries in the field of proteomics for the very first time in India. This meeting report presents the lessons learned and the highlights of this international scientific conference that was comprised of nine thematic sessions, pre- and post-conference workshops, and an opportunity to cultivate enduring collaborations for proteomics science to benefit both India and global society. The conference had an unforgettable impression on the participants: for the first time, India hosted past and present President and Council members from the Human Proteome Organization (HUPO), along with eminent sc...