Fiona Kaper, PhD, VP and Head of Assay Research & Development at Illumina, presents the vision for scalable, accessible, and reliable proteomics as a foundational pillar of multiomics research. In this video, she introduces Illumina SomaSeq Discovery, an end-to-end NGS-based proteomics platform combining SOMAmer affinity capture, Illumina sequencing, and AI analytics to profile over 9500 human proteins with femtomolar sensitivity, broad dynamic range, and high reproducibility. Early access studies show scalable, high-confidence biomarker discovery and drug target identification, fully integrated with the Illumina Connected Multiomics ecosystem and complementary to mass spectrometry workflows. This presentation was delivered as part of the Illumina Lunch Symposium at The Human Proteome Organization (HUPO) World Congress, on November 10th, 2025. A global genomics leader, Illumina provides comprehensive next-generation sequencing solutions to research, clinical, and applied markets. Through collaborative innovation, Illumina is fueling groundbreaking advancements in oncology, reproductive health, genetic disease, microbiology, agriculture, forensic science, and beyond. Learn more about Illumina SomaSeq Discovery here: https://www.illumina.com/products/by-... Learn more about SOMAmer proteomics here: https://www.illumina.com/products/by-brand/somamer-proteomics.html Learn how proteomics as part of a multiomics workflow can boost discovery power: https://www.illumina.com/techniques/m... Subscribe to the Illumina video channel http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=IlluminaInc A global genomics leader, Illumina provides comprehensive next-generation sequencing solutions to the research, clinical, and applied markets. Through collaborative innovation, Illumina is fueling groundbreaking advancements in oncology, reproductive health, genetic disease, microbiology, agriculture, forensic science, and beyond. View customer spotlight videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlajfheLzgbI4S7xBn7IDbt79 View Illumina webinars https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlahpXlnrrXlQw9itVJ8yHwUZ View Illumina support videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlajbm2KGsICWb-JOnusJfYvM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illumina X: https://x.com/illumina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminainc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illuminainc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@illuminainc #illumina #proteomics #HUPOWorldCongress #MassSpectrometry #BiomarkerDiscovery #DrugDiscovery