Current Literature in Glycobiology

Current Literature in Glycobiology is a one-credit elective that provides a forum for informally discussing current papers in glycobiology research. Topics include glycan chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology in animals, plants, and microbes, as well as medical aspects of glycobiology. Typically, 20-25 students, post-docs, and faculty attend the meeting on a weekly basis. Registration for the course (1 credit per quarter) is done through the registrar's office. Course Director: Lars Bode, Co-Directors: Jeffrey D. Esko, Pascal Gagneux and Ajit Varki.

essentials of glycobiology

The primary aim of this course is to provide an easy-to-understand, succinct, and current overview of the fundamental facts, concepts, and methods in glycobiology.  The course is supported by the textbook, Essentials of Glycobiology which was partly authored and edited by the lecturers. The book provides background material for discussion.  Grading will be based on regular attendance and participation in discussions.

Background requirements: Coursework in cell biology and biochemistry.
Required Text: Essentials of Glycobiology Varki A, Cummings R, Esko J, Freeze H, Stanley, P, Bertozzi, C, Hart, G, and Etzler, M. (editors). 2009 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, New York ISBN: 978-087969770-9 (available through amazon.com, the UCSD Bookstore, or Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press).
Credit: 4 units of credit. Letter grade and S/U grading options available.
Course Director(s): Jeffrey D. Esko/Ajit Varki.

GRTC Co-Sponsored Seminar Series

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine sponsors two seminar series that include speakers working on glycobiology related subjects. The first, co-sponsored with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, brings in speakers from other universities and industry. The Glycobiology Research and Training Center jointly sponsors seminars in this series that are specifically related to glycobiology research.

In addition, the department sponsors an in-house seminar series in which postdoctoral fellows and advanced students make formal presentations. Trainees in laboratories involved in glycobiology research give several of these seminars. A complete schedule of seminars can be found on the CMM Seminar Series Calendar

Training Opportunities