Proteomics Advances Endometriosis and PMOS Research

For many women, obtaining a diagnosis for a reproductive health condition can be a long and frustrating journey. Conditions such as endometriosis and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously named PCOS, affect millions worldwide, yet both remain challenging to diagnose, classify, and treat. Researchers are turning to omics technologies to tackle these challenges. While genomics has advanced our understanding of disease risk, proteomics offers something different: a snapshot of the proteins actively driving biological processes. By looking at proteins involved in cellular functions, scientists can get a better idea of disease activity, helping them to identify potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Two researchers actively working in this field are Dr. Stella Irungu, a senior research scientist at the Kenya Institute of Primate Research, and Dr.