Mathias Uhlen, the Director of the Human Protein Atlas and a professor in Stockholm, shares his inspiration for researching medicine. He wanted to systematically study proteins, the fundamental building blocks of the human body. The Human Protein Atlas aims to understand each of the approximately 20,000 proteins in-depth to create a valuable resource for humanity and research.

As a scientist, Uhlen sees "omics for all" as incorporating new data technologies to transform abundant data into meaningful information. The goal is to utilize omics and precision medicine to make the best use of data enabling the creation of knowledge and valuable insights.

While precision medicine is yet to fulfil its promise, ongoing research and technological advancements hold the potential for significant breakthroughs. Uhlen believes that new technologies, such as those offered by MGI, could contribute to the successful implementation of precision medicine in clinical settings.

He said: "The next steps for the Human Protein Atlas involve focusing on diseases, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases." The project aims to identify disease profiles in the blood for early detection and stratification. Additionally, they are exploring multiplex tissue profiling, which allows a broader understanding of proteins and tissues. Lastly, single-cell analysis is being pursued to examine the content of individual cells within the body.