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2025 San Diego Glycobiology Symposium (SDGS)

-Thursday, April 24-NextGen Session (trainees only)
-Friday, April 25-main SDGS meeting

Registration Fee

Registration Type Cost
Trainee Registration (Student, Postdoc, SRA) $180
Academic Registration (Faculty, PI, Director) $295
Non-Academic Registration $395

Registration Fee Includes:
April 24: admission to NextGen Session for TRAINEES ONLY.
Will be held from 12:00pm - 5:00pm in the Medical Education and Telemedicine Building (MET), Learning Center room 145, on the UC San Diego School of Medicine campus.

April 25: admission to scientific sessions, poster session, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Will be held from 7:30am - 7:00pm at The Alexandria Torrey Pines. ALL ATTENDEES.
 

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Abstract Submission (trainees only)

Trainee presentations are selected from a pool of submitted abstracts. Selected abstracts will be chosen to present at either the main SDGS meeting on Friday, April 25 or chosen to present during the NextGen Session on Thursday, April 24. Additionally, one trainee may be named as the Rising Star and will be asked to give a talk at the closing of the SDGS meeting. To be considered to present during NextGen or SDGS, indicate your intention on the registration form and submit your abstract by March 13.  

The NextGen committee comprised of young investigators, with the support of the SDGS Chair, will select abstracts for 15-minute oral presentations + 5 min Q&A. Committee decisions will be emailed March 2025. There will be a Trainee Speaker Award for best oral presentation. Presentation slots are limited. If your abstract is not selected, you also have an opportunity to present a poster during the Poster Session. Abstract is not required to do a poster talk.

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NextGen Session (trainees only)

April 24, 2025
NextGen is only for students, fellows and postdocs. It provides a mechanism for students and fellows with interest in the glycosciences to discuss current research in a highly stimulating, non-intimidating enviornmnt. The model is based on the Gordon Research Seminar Series.
Admission to the NextGen Session is included with SDGS registration cost, however, SDGS registration is required. NextGen will be held on Thursday, April 24 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm. It will take place in the Medical Education and Telemedicine Building (MET), Learning Center room 145, on the UC San Diego School of Medicine campus.

If you are interested in attending the NextGen Session and/or be considered to give a talk at the NextGen Session please indicate this on the SDGS registration form. 

Poster Session (all welcome)

April 25, 2025
Trainees and Fellows are encouraged to present a poster at SDGS during the Poster session on Friday afternoon during lunchtime. Please indicate your intention to present a poster on the registration form (above). You must send the title of your poster to sdgs@ucsd.edu by March 27, 2025 to be listed in the Program. Posters must not exceed 48" x 48". Bring your poster to the registration table on Thursday morning during check in. No abstract is required to do a poster talk.  This is separate from submitting an abstract to give a talk during the meeting.

Networking Session (all welcome)

April 25, 2025
The San Diego Glycobiology Symposium (SDGS) provides an informal environment where young investigators can network with companies and other academic institutions, exchange ideas and discuss potential career training opportunities.

Dinner (all welcome)

April 25, 2025
A buffet dinner at The Alexandria, Torrey Pines follows the meeting on Friday evening. Dinner is included with SDGS registration cost.Tickets are non-transferrable and are not refundable after April 11, 2025 as we have to provide a guarantee to the venue for food/beverage.

Location and Accommodations

The symposium will take place at The Alexandria at Torrey Pines
10996 Torreyana Rd, 
San Diego, CA 92121

Alexandria Torrey Pines is not a hotel. Listed below are hotels near the venue.  Individuals are responsible for making their own reservations.

Hilton Torrey Pines
10950 N Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037

Estancia La Jolla Hotel
& Spa
9700 N Torrey Pines Rd,
La Jolla, CA 92037

Sheraton La Jolla
3299 Holiday Ct,
La Jolla, CA 92037

Residence Inn by Marriott
San Diego
8901 Gilman Dr,
La Jolla, CA 92037

Payment

  • Address checks to: "UC Regents"
  • Mail checks to:
    UC San Diego GRTC, c/o SDGS
    9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0687
    La Jolla CA 92093-0687

Payment via ACH, Wire, and Intercampus Recharge within the UC System are also accepted. We regret that we cannot accept credit card payment. An email confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment.
Please email Tracy Gilstrap at sdgs@ucsd.edu regarding ACH, Wire, or Intercampus Recharge.

Cancellation

Written notification is required for all cancellations and changes. Cancellation notifications must be received by April 11, 2025 to receive a refund. Any cancellations received after this date will forfeit the registration fee in its entirety.

Terms & Conditions

Please note that your registration is complete only once we've received your completed registration form and full payment. Please register and submit payment no later than April 11, 2025.