In an interview with Lab Manager magazine, Lloyd Smith answers some of the basic questions on the Human Proteoform Project. GO HERE to read the full interview.
Q: Why are proteins and proteoform-level knowledge important for us to understand? What do they tell us?
Q: Can you explain the goals of the Human Proteoform Project, who is involved, and your role with the group?
Q: How is this project similar and/or different than the Human Genome Project?
Q: What tools and technologies will be needed for the Proteoform Project?
Q: What potential impact could the results of this project have in the biology, genomics, and other fields of science?