SDGS Registration

2026 San Diego Glycobiology Symposium (SDGS)

Registration Fee

Registration Type	Cost
Trainee Registration (Student, Postdoc, SRA)	tbd
Academic Registration (Faculty, PI, Director)	tbd
Non-Academic Registration	tbd

Registration Fee Includes:
admission to NextGen Session, to SDGS scientific sessions, poster session, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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.

Submit Abstract

NextGen Session (trainees only)

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)

Trainees and Fellows are encouraged to present a poster at SDGS during the Poster session. Poster presentations will occur during lunchtime 12:30-2:30pm without specific scheduling for individual talks. Attendees can visit posters at their own pace and engage in discussions. Additionally, SDGS attendees will have opportunity to vote for the best poster presentation. Please indicate your intention to present a poster on the registration form (above). You must send the title of your poster Tracy Gilstrap at sdgs@ucsd.edu by March 28, 2025 to be listed in the Program. Posters must not exceed 48" x 48". Bring your poster to the registration table on Friday 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.

Dinner (all welcome)

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, 2026 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
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

Pay by check
Make checks payable to: UC Regents
Mail checks to:
UC San Diego
Glycobiology Research and Training Center
Israni Biomedical Research Facility
9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0687
La Jolla CA 92093-0687

Pay by electronic transfer, UC recharge

Payment via ACH, Wire, and UC 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 UC 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.