HUPO hooplah

Despite reports in the general media that the recently formed Human Proteome Organization (HUPO) will be involved in developing a complete database of proteins, which could be competitive with companies in the proteomics arena, the actual undertakings of HUPO have not been determined.

HUPO, which has members from academia, biotech and pharma, said that its goal is to increase awareness of proteomics. The actual details of HUPO's duties are to be further refined at the organization's first meeting April 2-4. ...