Developing better methods to create carbohydrates and glycoconjugates for health applications
Official title: Chemical Synthesis and Biological Application of Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11001454 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on better ways to create important sugars and sugar-related compounds that can help improve treatments for various health conditions, making them more effective for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $340,684 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM148266-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11001454 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with conditions that could be treated with carbohydrate-based therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to carbohydrate metabolism or those not requiring carbohydrate-based treatments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the chemical synthesis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates, which are essential for many biological processes. The team aims to develop efficient methods to selectively modify hydroxyl groups in carbohydrates, addressing challenges in their synthesis. By enhancing the ability to functionalize and remove protective groups in carbohydrates, the research seeks to create more effective therapeutic agents. Patients may benefit from advancements in treatments that rely on these complex molecules.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved therapies for various diseases by enhancing the development of carbohydrate-based treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing chemical methods for carbohydrate synthesis, indicating a promising avenue for therapeutic advancements.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tang, Weiping — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Tang, Weiping
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.