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.
Please join us in congratulating this year’s honorees!
Additional information about the 2026 SFG Awardees will be available in late October.