National Glycoscience Resource: Centralized Glycoconjugate Services and Hands-on Training
Official title: National Glycoscience Resource- CCRC Service and Training - NGlycoR@CCRC
Funded at University of Georgia · NIH-11406053 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide resource hub provides advanced glycoscience services and hands-on training so researchers can analyze and understand complex sugars found in many biomolecules.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Georgia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Athens, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $751,556 |
| NIH project number | 5R24GM137782-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406053 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a patient-facing clinical trial; the grant supports researchers and institutions working with glycoscience.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not described; the program focuses on researchers and laboratories.
What this research studies
This program offers centralized cutting-edge services for structural characterization of glycoconjugates like glycoproteins, glycolipids, and polysaccharides. It also provides practical training courses and expert guidance to researchers at universities, nonprofits, government labs, and industry across the United States. Since 2020, it has supported dozens of groups with detailed analyses, publications, and improved workflows for glycoscience research. The goal is to keep expanding access to sophisticated MS and NMR capabilities and tailored services to solve glycoscience problems. The training is designed to be highly hands-on and one-on-one to maximize learning outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could ultimately benefit from faster progress in glycoscience research that informs diagnostics, vaccines, and therapies.
How similar studies have gone: The program cites a history of multiple analyses, publications, and collaborations stemming from its services.
Where this research is happening
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University of Georgia
Athens, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Azadi, Parastoo — University of Georgia
- Study coordinator: Azadi, Parastoo
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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.