Transdisciplinary Applications of Glycoscience Research in Evolution, Medicine and Biotechnology

Saturday, October 31, 2015: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM
Chesapeake 2 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)
Chairs:
Nancy Hurtado-Ziola, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico and Patricia Jumbo Lucioni, MD/PhD, Post-doc, Vanderbilt University

Description: Glycoscience is an emerging transdisciplinary field focused on the study of glycans (sugars) and their binding partners, lectins.  Interest in glycoscience is growing as researchers and physicians realize its importance in many processes including health and disease. Discussion will include technological advances in glycoscience, medical challenges, and increasing career opportunities.



10:45 AM
Neural Sugar Composition Modulates Synapse Formation and Intercellular Signaling
Patricia Jumbo Lucioni, MD/PhD , Post-doc , Vanderbilt University
11:05 AM
The Promising Future of Glycoscience and the Importance of Collaboration in the Field
Nancy Hurtado-Ziola, PhD , Research Assistant Professor , University of New Mexico
11:25 AM
The Immune Response As a Study Model of Sialic Acid Dynamics
Ivan Martinez Duncker, MD/PhD , Professor , Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos
11:45 AM