The Finnish Proteomics Society warmly invites you to the upcoming 2026 Finnish Proteomics Symposium, taking place at Hotel Nuuksio in Espoo on March 12-13, 2026. This event brings together proteomics users and those interested in proteomics from Finland, the Nordic countries, and even beyond. We are proud to feature three distinguished keynote speakers who will share their cutting-edge research and innovative methods across diverse areas of proteomics, including human, plant, and microbial systems. Additionally, you will be able to get insights and opportunities from Finnish proteomics core facilities. Whether you’re an expert, a seasoned user, or simply curious about the potential of proteomics, this symposium offers a valuable chance to learn, gain new ideas, present your project, and network in the middle of the stunning surroundings of Nuuksio National Park.
Keynote speakers
Lotta Happonen, Associate Professor
Lund University, SciLifeLab
Lotta Happonen studies host-pathogen interactions and innate immunity using advanced structural and proteomics approaches. Her work aims to uncover immune evasion strategies and identify new therapeutic targets.
Saijaliisa Kangasjärvi, Professor
University of Helsinki
Saijaliisa Kangasjärvi´s Crop Light research group investigates plant light signaling and stress tolerance, focusing on how mitochondrial dysfunction affects disease resistance and vegetable shelf life. Many projects combine phosphoproteomics with targeted tSIM and PRM methods, alongside non-targeted LC-MS metabolomics.
Kirsi Savijoki, Docent
University of Helsinki
Kirsi Savijoki combines molecular microbiology with omics-based techniques (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and immunoproteomics) to study clinically important pathogens like Mycobacterium, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas. She also works on immunoproteomics related to veterinary parasites, aiming to develop diagnostic tests for early disease detection and management. Additionally, her research explores the role of beneficial food microbes in industrial processes and their therapeutic potential.
program
The Symposium starts on 12.3.2026 at 11:30 and finishes on 13.3.2026 at 15:00.
The program is subject to changes.
Registration and cancellation policy
Registration and abstract submission dates
Early bird: 16.12.2025 – 30.1.2026
Regular: 31.1.2026 – 16.2.2026
Abstract submission deadline: 1.1.2026 – 30.1.2026 EXTENDED until 9.2.2026
Selected abstracts announcement: the latest on 19.2.2026
Registration fees
Early bird (students/others): €90/€130
Regular (students/others): €120/€160
Students are required to submit a proof of the student status.
Registration fee includes conference participation and dinner. Rooms in the hotel are NOT included and should be booked by participants. See details in Accommodation section.
You can register for the symposium here. Please, remember to submit your abstract with separate form.
Once we received your registration, we will send you an invoice to pay your registration fee. Please note that payment details will be sent in a separate email on Fridays. To secure your place, kindly ensure the invoice is paid within 14 days of receipt. You will receive a confirmation of your registration once we have received your payment. However, you can submit an abstract through a separate form without waiting for registration confirmation.
The registration is binding, but can be cancelled and refunded without penalty for a valid medical reason (requires a medical certificate) until March 5, 2026.
Accommodation
If you are planning to book a room in the Hotel Nuuksio, please use this code for the discount: ACCOHELSINKI.
Hotel rooms at the main building
125 € / twin room/night
100 € / single room/night
Prices include Buffet-Breakfast and free use of gym.
Social event
After the poster & refreshments session we will enjoy a three-course meal at the Symposium dinner on March 12th. The dinner IS INCLUDED in registration fee.
Organizational committee
University of Turku
University of Turku
University of Turku
Wihuri Research Institute, University of Helsinki
In case of any questions, please contact Dorota Muth-Pawlak at dokrmu[at]utu.fi.
Additional information
Venue and travel
The symposium will take place at the Hotel Nuuksio.
Naruportintie 68
02860 Espoo, Finland
https://www.hotellinuuksio.fi/
The hotel is reachable by public transport from Espoon keskus via HSL busses 244 and 247. Please let us know via the registration form if you would like us to organise additional transport and from where.
The shuttle buses will operate during the symposium between Pasila/Leppävaara stations and Hotel Nuuksio. The departure and arrival time is also indicated in the program.
Thursday, 12 March – Bus departure to Nuuksio (Arrival at Hotel Nuuksio approximately 11:20–11:30):
10:30 – Pasila train station (In front of Sokos hotel Tripla)
10:50 – Leppävaara train station (Bridge of top of the station, bus stop number E1116)
Friday, 13 March – Return trip to Helsinki:
15:00 – Departure from Hotel Nuuksio
Arrival at Leppävaara approximately 15:30
Arrival at Pasila approximately 15:50
Sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsor which made this event possible.
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