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2026 SFG Award Recipients Announced
The Society for Glycobiology is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 SFG Awards.
On behalf of the 2026 SFG Awards Committee, Board of Directors, and SFG President Karin Hoffmeister, we congratulate this year’s award recipients and recognize their outstanding contributions to the field of glycobiology.
Karl Meyer Lectureship
The Karl Meyer Lectureship recognizes distinguished contributions to the field of glycobiology.
Hudson Freeze, PhD
Director, Sanford Children’s Health Research Center
Glycobiology Significant Achievement Award
The Glycobiology Significant Achievement Award recognizes significant and influential accomplishments that have advanced the field of glycobiology.
Stacy Malaker, PhD
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Yale University
President’s Innovator Award
The Society for Glycobiology President’s Innovator Award recognizes outstanding contributions that have made a significant impact on society through innovation and scientific achievement.
Ajit Varki, MD
Distinguished Professor
University of California San Diego
Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine
Nissi Varki, MD
Professor of Pathology
University of California San Diego
Drs. Ajit and Nissi Varki are jointly recognized with the 2026 President’s Innovator Award.
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Join Us for the 2026 SFG Annual Meeting
Register Now!
Join us in Atlanta, GA, November 8-11, 2026, for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Society for Glycobiology, hosted at the Emory Conference Center
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This premier event brings together leading glycobiologists and emerging scientists from around the world to explore the latest breakthroughs and innovations in the glycosciences.
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Meet our new Board Members and Nominations Committee Representative
Please join us in welcoming the following individuals who have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors:
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President-Elect
Dr. Jennifer Kohler
University of Texas, Southwestern, Dallas, TX |
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Treasurer
Dr. Fikri Avci
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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Secretary
Dr. Chad Slawson
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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Nominations Committee Representative
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mike Tiemeyer as the newest member of the Nominations Committee.
Dr. Tiemeyer is a Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Georgia and Joint Director of the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center.
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