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The Roy L. Whistler International Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry 2026 -Todd Lowry

Prof. Todd Lowary receives this award for his groundbreaking contributions to the development of tools to understand the role of glycans in bacterial disease, in particular those caused by mycobacteria, including tuberculosis. Lowary’s many seminal contributions span the whole gamut of carbohydrate chemistry from synthesis to NMR and computational work, and to biology, including the […]

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In memoriam: Hans Vliegenthart

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It is with great sadness that we share the news regarding the passing of Prof. Hans Vliegenthart.

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Job Opportunity – Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bates

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Description The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Bates College invites applications for an open rank tenure-track/tenured position in biochemistry, with preference for an Associate or Full Professor, to begin July 2026. We seek an outstanding scholar with strong commitments to and experience with undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context. The successful candidate will

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Job Opportunity – Research Assistant Professor in Carbohydrate Chemistry Purdue

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Position Description Position Description: Research Assistant Professor in Carbohydrate Chemistry (9-month, Non-TenureTrack) Position: The Department of Food Science at Purdue University is seeking a non-tenure track CollegeResearch Professor in Carbohydrate Chemistry. This is a 9-month appointment that involves activelyengaging with food industry stakeholders, leading the analytical services program at the WhistlerCenter for Carbohydrate Research, and

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Professor Mia Huang Named a 2023 Alfred P. Sloan Fellow

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PROFESSOR MIA HUANG NAMED A 2023 ALFRED P. SLOAN FELLOW Professor Mia Huang, associate professor in the Department of Molecular Medicine at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla was awarded the 2023 Research Fellowship in Chemistry from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fellows are selected based on their independent research accomplishments, creativity and potential

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Dr. Bertozzi Is Awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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CONGRATULATIONS TO PROFESSOR CAROLYN BERTOZZI ON BEING AWARDED THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY Dr Bertozzi was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with Drs. Barry Sharpless and Morten Meldal for the concept of “Click Chemistry.” Professor Bertozzi is recognized for founding the field of “bioorthogonal chemistry,” a set of chemical reactions that

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Dr. Anne Imberty Wins 2022 Rosalind Kornfeld Award

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PROFESSOR DR. ANNE IMBERTY WINS 2022 ROSALIND KORNFELD AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN GLYCOBIOLOGY The Rosalind Kornfeld Award for Lifetime Achievement in Glycobiology was established in 2008 to honor the distinguished scientific career of Dr. Rosalind Kornfeld, as well as her outstanding service to the Society. This award is given by the Society to scientists

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Dr. Bertozzi Awarded The 2022 Wolf Prize in Chemistry

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CONGRATULATIONS TO PROFESSOR CAROLYN BERTOZZI ON BEING AWARDED THE 2022 WOLF PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY! Professor Carolyn Bertozzi has been jointly awarded the 2022 Wolf Prize in Chemistry for creating a new biochemical field of study and contributing to the understanding of the glycocalyx, a network of cellular molecules important to health and disease. Awarded since

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Dr. Seeberger Elected A Fellow of the AAAS.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO PROFESSOR PETER SEEBERGER ON BEING ELECTED A FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE! Professor Peter Seeberger was elected as a 2021 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The AAAS notes “Election as a Fellow honors members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of

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ECG Webinar Series

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The ACS CARB External Programming Committee has been working with the European Glycoscience Community (ECG) Webinar Series to recommend periodic ACS CARB speakers in this free and open to the public seminar series. Special thanks go to External Programming Committee members: Pumtiwitt McCarthy, Matt Macauley, Myles Poulin, Hien Nguyen, Charlie Fehl, Tania Lupoli, and Christina

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