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GlycoNet scientists help identify new way to regulate gene expression in animals
GlycoNet scientists David Vocadlo and Samy Cecioni, together with a team of researchers including lead author Ta-Wei Liu, studied the way proteins are modified in animals by a specialized sugar unit: O-linked N-acetylglucosamine or “O-GlcNAc.”
US DoD awards US$1.5M to GlycoNet antimicrobial research program
Funding will focus on the development of antibiofilm therapeutics.
GlycoNet invests $1.6 million to further glycomics research
Funds will contribute to studying an array of human diseases.
GlycoNet’s IP Protection Workshops
Join our IP Protection Workshops Montréal (Nov. 9), Vancouver (Nov. 23) & Toronto (Dec. 2) These events are open to GlycoNet members only. Get IP protection advice from patent experts. * Dr. Stephanie White (Montréal & Toronto) & Ms. Lisa Sim (Vancouver). Avoid the pitfalls of early IP disclosure. Learn the best practices for IP protection. Lunch will […]
GlycoNet’s 2016 Summer Awards
By Chardelle Prevatt This summer, GlycoNet funded four undergraduates, Pierre Boerkoel, Alysha Burnett, Gray Meckling and Zahra Yussuf, researching antimicrobials, diabetes and obesity and rare genetic diseases. GlycoNet’s Summer Awards program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue summer research projects supervised by GlycoNet Network Investigators. Here is what the award winners had to say […]
Developing new leads in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A unique cell wall target yields promising results against Staphylococcus aureus
A better way to manage blood glucose levels for diabetics
Inhibiting the release of glucose into the bloodstream using a plant-based compound
GlycoNet Director Dr. Lorne Babiuk: First Canadian to win World Agriculture Prize
GlycoNet Director and U of A researcher first Canadian to win major international award By Alexis Kienlen Dr. Lorne Babiuk, GlycoNet Director and vice-president of research at the University of Alberta, has helped develop six vaccines and made major contributions to animal health. He’s helped pioneer the development of vaccines used by livestock producers worldwide, […]
GlycoNet scientist Dr. Chris Whitfield receives $2M grant
Prof Gets $2-Million Grant to Study Drug-Resistant Pathogens