Abstract Submission Is Now Open!

Please review this page carefully before submitting your abstract. 
The submission link is available at the bottom of the page.

Registration Requirement: You must be registered for the SFG 2026 Annual Conference to submit an abstract. Access to the submission portal is restricted to registered attendees. Registration opens on June 1, 2026.

Who Should Submit:
The presenting author is responsible for submitting the abstract. Note: All communication about abstract selection and invitations will go to you. It will be your responsibility to forward all communication details to the presenting author. 

Submission Deadlines:
  • General Abstract Submission Deadline: August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
    Accepted abstracts submitted by this deadline will be published in the journal
    Glycobiology and made available online.

  • Late-breaking Abstract Submission: Open September 14 -18.
    Final deadline: September 18, at 11:59 PM (ET). No extensions will be granted.  
    Late-breaking abstracts will not be published in the journal Glycobiology but will be accessible online.
Submission Fee & Requirements:
  • There is a $75 non-refundable abstract submission fee per submission.
  • The abstract submission fee is separate from the meeting registration fee.
  • Abstracts may only be submitted after completing registration.
  • Abstracts must be submitted with the intent to present.
  • If the first author is unable to attend, it is their responsibility to designate a co-author to present on their behalf.
Abstract Submission Categories (Topics): 
Please review the categories and descriptions carefully before submitting and select the one that best reflects the primary focus of your research during the submission process. Category descriptions are provided below for reference.

1. Analytical, Structural, and Glycotechnology Methods
Scope: Methods and technologies for glycan analysis, Mass spectrometry and structural characterization, imaging, single-cell/spatial glycomics, and platform development for glycomic profiling

2. AI, Informatics, and Computational Glycoscience
Scope: Computational and AI-driven approaches for glycan prediction, modeling, and analysis, including glycoinformatics and data integration.

3. Biomarkers, Diagnostics, and Precision Glycomedicine
Scope: Glycan-based biomarkers and diagnostic tools for disease detection, patient stratification, and precision medicine.

4. Cancer Glycobiology and Therapeutics
Scope: Glycans in tumor biology, immune evasion, and development of glycan-targeted cancer therapies.

5. Cardiovascular, Hematologic, and Metabolic Glycobiology
Scope: Glycan regulation of cardiovascular, blood, and metabolic processes, including hematopoiesis, thrombosis, bleeding, inflammation, and systemic disease.

6. Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation and Rare Diseases
Scope: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of inherited glycosylation disorders and related rare diseases.

7. Chemical Glycobiology and Carbohydrate Synthesis
Scope: Synthetic glycans, chemical tools, and mechanistic glycochemistry, including glycan mimetics and engineered structures.

8. Glycoengineering and Translational Therapeutics
Scope:Glycan editing, biologics, cell therapies, and drug development.

9. Glycoconjugate Biosynthesis and Degradation
Scope: Enzymatic pathways and cellular mechanisms governing glycan synthesis, processing, and turnover.

10. Host–Pathogen Interactions, Microbial and Infectious Diseases
Scope: Viral and microbial glycosylation, host–pathogen glycan interactions, including viral glycosylation and microbial glycobiology.

11. Immunology, Autoimmunity, and Glycoimmunology
Scope: Glycans in immune regulation, antibody function, and autoimmune or inflammatory diseases.

12. New Emerging Concepts in Glycobiology
Scope: Novel discoveries, conceptual advances, and interdisciplinary approaches expanding the boundaries of glycobiology.

13. Neuroglycobiology of brain development and disease
Scope: Brain-specific mechanisms, tools, and applications of glycobiology.

14. Systems and Integrative Glycobiology
Scope: Systems-level and multi-omic approaches, network biology, and systems-level understanding of

15. Proteoglycans, Glycosaminoglycans, and ECM Biology
Scope:Structure and function of proteoglycans and GAGs in signaling, extracellular matrix biology, tissue microenvironment regulation and disease.

16. Plant Glycobiology, Polysaccharides, and Applications
Scope: Plant glycans and polysaccharides, including biosynthesis, structure, and applications in biotechnology and materials science.

 

ABSTACT FORMAT GUIDLINES

IMPORTANT: When completing the online abstract submission form, carefully read each field and provide the required information in the correct location. Entering information in the wrong field may delay the submission process.

Authors and Affiliations:
  • Enter the full legal name (first and last name) of each additional author, if applicable, starting with the Corresponding Author.
  • In the “Associated Author Affiliation Number(s)” field, list only the numerical affiliation identifiers corresponding to the institutions entered above.
  • If an author has multiple affiliations, separate each affiliation number with a comma.
Character Limit:
  • Maximum of 3,000 characters, not including title, authors, or affiliations.
Figures & Tables:
  • Do not include figures or tables in your submission.
Format:
Final Version Only:
  • Abstracts will be published in Glycobiology exactly as submitted. No edits will be permitted after submission. Please ensure your abstract is complete and finalized before submitting. 

PRESENTATION INFORMATION

Visit the Presentation Information page for important details for oral and poster presenters, including presentation formats, technical requirements, and key dates.


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