The Consortium for Functional Glycomics

The Consortium for Functional Glycomics is a collaborative research initiative dedicated to studying glycans—complex sugars attached to proteins and fats in the body. These glycans play crucial roles in health and disease, affecting processes like immune response and cell communication. The consortium provides scientists with resources, tools, and data to better understand glycan functions and develop new therapies. By uniting researchers worldwide, it accelerates discoveries in glycobiology, ultimately aiming to improve medical diagnosis, treatment, and preventive healthcare related to the functions of these intricate sugar structures.