Organizers: Olga Vitek and Michael Shortreed

Returning for 2026: Future Developers Meeting

This workshop brings together developers (and aspiring developers) of computational and statistical tools for mass spectrometry, proteomics and metabolomics. The program will include tutorials by leading developers of tools, invited oral presentations, oral and poster presentations selected from submitted abstracts, a panel discussion, as well as ample opportunities for informal interactions..

We invite everyone to submit abstracts describing tools for mass spectrometry, proteomics and metabolomics. Of particular interest are topics such as integration of downstream analysis tools, methods and advances in quantitative mass spectrometry, and integration of spatial modalities, however all topics are welcome. The abstracts should focus less on the specific functionality, and more on the design of tools and methods, and its strategy for enabling reproducible research, sustainability, and inter-operability with other computational tools.

A subset of the abstracts will be selected for oral or poster presentations. All accepted presenters will receive a free admission to this part of the program.

Target audience

Anyone interested in developing computational and statistical tools for mass spectrometry, proteomics and metabolomics.

Meeting Agenda

Below is the draft of the 2026 meeting agenda. More updates and additions will be posted here soon.

Location: Northeastern University’s Boston Campus, West Village Complex H, Rooms TBA

Friday, May 8, 2026

May 8, 9:00am – 12:30pm Tutorial: [Deep learning models for understanding protein interaction networks and phenotype-driven diagnosis of rare genetic diseases]

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Speaker: Michelle Li

There will be a 30-minute break from 10:30AM – 11:00AM with light refreshments.
May 8, 12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch break and posters
May 8, 1:30pm – 5:00pm Tutorial: [Integration of structural predictions and protein interactions for interpretation and discovery]

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Speaker: Ed Huttlin

There will be a 30-minute break from 3:00PM – 3:30PM with light refreshments.
May 8, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Future developers meeting dinner and scientific panel
Location: TBD, all participants are invited.

Saturday, May 9

May 9, 9:00am – 10:30am Tutorial: Coming Soon
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May 9, 10:30am – 11:00am Break and Refreshments
May 9, 11:00am – 11:30am Invited speaker: Coming Soon

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May 9, 12:00pm – 12:30pm Invited speaker: Coming Soon

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May 11, 12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch break and mini poster presentations
May 11, 1:30pm – 1:50pm Contributed Talk: Coming soon

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May 11, 1:50pm – 2:10pm Contributed Talk: Coming soon

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May 11, 2:10pm – 2:30pm Contributed Talk: Coming soon

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Practical Details

Application

You may apply to attend the Future Developers Meeting via the May Institute application form. Deadlines are the same as for May Institute.

Talk/Poster Requirements

Must be your original research. Talks should be 15 minutes or less. Posters size roughly A0. Please include a max 1 page abstract with your application, or email it to mayinstitute@ccs.neu.edu by the May Institute application deadline.

Lunch Pickup form for Students:
TBD

We can pick it up for you if you order and pay online at Northeastern Tatte or Anna’s Locations. Please put the day of pickup as the date of order on the form.