Project description
Disease detection with next-gen proteomics
Detecting diseases early and understanding their mechanisms rely on identifying key proteins in blood. However, current proteomics methods struggle to detect low-abundance proteins that are crucial for diagnosis and treatment. The EU-funded NEXT-UP project is developing an advanced mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics platform that doubles chromatographic resolution and boosts MS sensitivity by three orders of magnitude. The innovation includes next-generation monolithic capillary columns with a nanostructured flow-through pore system and an ultra-low-flow microfluidic modulator chip for high-precision sample transfer. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the NEXT-UP project aims to revolutionise early disease detection and personalised medicine. Specifically, it will bridge cutting-edge technology with clinical research to transform healthcare.
Objective
NEXT-UP involves the development of a cutting-edge proteomics analytical platform for untargeted mass spectrometry (MS) based proteome profiling doubling the chromatographic resolving power and delivering an unprecedented three-order magnitude increase in MS detection sensitivity. Key technological advancements include the development of a new generation of precision-engineered monolithic capillary columns, designed with a nanostructured flow-through pore system, which is compatible with ultra-low-flow (<20 nL/min) operation. In addition, an innovative microfluidic modulator chip will be designed and constructed to enable sample transfer in two-dimensional liquid chromatographic (2D-LC) separations on a nanoflow scale. Proof-of-Concept involves the comprehensive identification of plasma protein signatures in serum. Consequently, the NEXT-UP initiative aims to unravel plasma proteomics by revealing high-impact, low-abundance proteins, with the goal of advancing early disease detection, uncover disease mechanisms, and revolutionizing personalized treatments. The project will be conducted at the VUB having unique expertise in biocolumn and chip design/prototyping and nanoLC-MS omics in close collaboration with HZI providing relevant samples and knowhow in clinical (plasma-) proteomics, bioinformatics/statistics matching the demands in translational research and systems level approaches.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01
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1050 Bruxelles / Brussel
Belgium
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