The completion of genomic sequences for several model organisms and, most recently, the human genome has opened many new possibilities to biologists whereby on can now use genomic sequences to predict all proteins that can be present in an organism. That being told, proteomics, the study of the protein complement of the genome, has also become increasingly important owing to its diverse and non-static nature beyond the gene level. At the University of Arizona, exceptional infrastructure and collegiality have come together to build proteomics on campus. Under the sponsorship of ARL, AZCC, BIO5, Department of Chemistry and the SWEHSC, a new Proteomics Facility is now in operation comprising of service, technology development, and hands-on training. We thank all our contributing units and are very excited about the future of proteomics at the University of Arizona. With over 6000 campus-wide analyses performed yearly, we are confident in our personnel and resources. On behalf of myself and Dr. Linda Breci, Associate Director, I welcome you to our new website and we all look forward to integrate our proteomic capabilities into your various research programs. Please feel free to contact us any time with questions, suggestions or input.

George Tsaprailis, Ph.D.