Proteomics without boundaries across Central and Eastern Europe.

The 7th Central and Eastern European Proteomic Conference (CEEPC), considered as the bedrock of proteomics in Central and Eastern Europe, was held on 13–16 October 2013 at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany. Established in 2007, CEEPC now represents a cradle of proteomic interactions in and around Central and Eastern Europe, without limitations of borders and linking it to international institutions worldwide. Its mission remains to contribute to all approaches of proteomics including clinical, quantitative and structural proteomics and with a view to identifying potential targets for therapeutic interventions. The 7th CEEPC excelled at stimulating exchange of proteomic knowledge and imbibing local hospitality offered by Jena with its limestone hills and exotic charm.