Join us July 13th-16th 2026 for the
2nd Annual Utah Proteomics Summer Short Course
to be held at
Brigham Young University
2025 Summer Short Course
Our Fundamentals in Proteomics course will familiarize participants with the foundations of mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics experimental design, sample preparation, LC-MS/MS equipment handling, and data analysis tools. The course will include a balanced mix of classroom lectures from University of Utah and Brigham Young University Investigators U of U and BYU Investigators and hands-on training!
Course Description:
- Introduction to MS-based proteomics, experimental design, and common assays
- Hands-on protein digestion techniques for bottom-up proteomics.
- Theory and applications of nano-electrospray liquid chromatography (LC)-MS on the ThermoFisher Scientific Exploris 480 and the Bruker timsTOF Pro2.
- Fundamentals of quantitative proteomics using both isobaric labeling and label free data independent analysis.
- Hands-on data analysis techniques using the open-source software packages Fragpipe 22.0, DIA-NN 1.9.1, and Perseus 2.0.11.
Registration fee $100, all materials and lunches included!
This course is limited to 20 participants. Prospective participants will be waitlisted after capacity has been reached.
Cancellations before June 19th will be eligible for a full refund.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 19th. NO EXCEPTIONS
We would like to thank our sponsors:
The U of U CoP, HCI, CVRTI, and HSC Cores
for their generous support of the proteomics research community in the state of Utah.
Organizers
UPAG 2026 Schedule
| Day 1 | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45am | Intro to Proteomics (lecture) – Dr. Brandon Gassaway |
| 9:45 – 10:00am | Break |
| 10:00 – 11:00am | Proteomics Sample Preparation Strategies (lecture) – Dr. Martin Golkowski |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Protein Digestion (wet lab) – Dr. Allison Manuel, Dr. Brandon Gassaway and Mr. Ryan Bia Proteomics Sample Preparation Strategies Continued (lecture) -Dr. Allison Manuel (IAA incubation) |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm – 3:30pm | Poster Session #1 (12 posters) |
| 3:30pm- 4:30pm | Protein Digestion (wet lab) – Dr. Allison Manuel, Dr. Brandon Gassaway and Mr. Ryan Bia |
| Day 2 | |
|---|---|
| 9:00am – 10:00 am | Finish protein digestion (wet lab) – Dr. Allison Manuel, Dr. Brandon Gassaway and Mr. Ryan Bia |
| 10:15-10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Intro to LC-MS/MS analysis (lecture) – Dr. Chris Tracy |
| 11:30am – 11:45am | Break |
| 11:45am -1:00pm | Mass Spectrometry Lab Tour – Dr. Chris Tracy, Dr. Allison Manuel, Dr. Martin Golkowski |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm – 3:30pm | Poster Session #2 (12 posters) |
| Day 3 | |
|---|---|
| 9:00am – 9:45am | Proteomics Data Analysis (lecture) – Dr. Filipa Blasco |
| 9:45am-10:00am | Break |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Protein Quantitation using Isobaric Labeling and DIA (lecture) – Dr. Brandon Gassaway and Dr. Allison Manuel |
| 11am – 12:30pm | Poster Session #3 (12 posters) |
| 12:30pm-1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Hands-on Data Analysis (Protein Identification and Relative Quantification) Dr. Morgan Payne and/or Clayton (Perseus) Dr. Filipa Blasco (RokaiXplorer) |
| Day 4 | |
|---|---|
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Proteomics Applications in Pathology Research (lecture) – Dr. Sarah Franklin |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | R studio (lecture) – Dr. Paul Stewart |
| 11:30am – 12:0-0pm | R studio (workshop) – Dr. Paul Stewart |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch – Course Evaluation |
| 1:00pm – 4:30pm | Statistical Data Analysis using R studio – Dr. Paul Stewart |
Photos will be taken throughout the workshop and posted on our website. Registering for the event implies consent.