2026 Translational Glycomics Symposium

Hosted by the Translational Glycomics Center in partnership with Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center

VENUE CHANGE

IMPORTANT VENUE CHANGE:

Due to exciting changes and ongoing construction activities at the Versiti Blood Research Institute, the symposium will no longer be held at Versiti. Please update your calendars and travel plans accordingly.

NEW EVENT LOCATION:

Troquet Event Center
1409 N Wauwatosa Ave
Wauwatosa, WI 53213

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:

Free public parking is available throughout Wauwatosa Village, including street parking and parking lots within walking distance of Troquet Event Center.

Click Here for a Parking Map

If you are in need of an Uber Voucher to or from the event, please reach out to Anna Schmidt: aschmidt@versiti.org

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Date: Thursday, September 24th
Time: 8:30am-6:00pm
Location: Troquet
1409 N Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Street parking and parking lots available: Click here for a parking map.

8:30 - 9:00 AM - Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Scientific Presentations
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Poster Session and Networking Reception

 

About the Event:

The Translational Glycomics Symposium is a premier event designed to propel the field of glycomics forward. This unique symposium goes beyond simply presenting cutting-edge research. It fosters a vibrant atmosphere where established scientists, aspiring researchers, and medical professionals convene to exchange knowledge, spark collaboration, and accelerate the translation of glycomic discoveries into tangible benefits for patients.

The agenda features presentations by leading authorities in the field, delving into the complexities of glycan structure, function, and their influence on cell communication and disease development. However, the true strength of the symposium lies in its commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, while also nurturing the next generation of glycomics researchers.

The event dedicates a significant portion of its program to spotlighting the work of trainees and students. Through dedicated poster sessions and platform presentations, these young minds gain invaluable experience in presenting their research to a distinguished audience. This platform fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas, allowing students to network with established researchers and receive valuable feedback that can shape their future endeavors.

By bringing together researchers, clinicians, and students with a shared goal of medical advancement, the symposium fosters a collaborative environment that accelerates the development of life-saving glycan-based therapies.

Event Highlights

  • Focus on Translation
  • Platform for Future Leaders
  • Collaborative Spirit
  • Cutting-edge Science
  • Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

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TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE:

Pre-Event:

Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:30am – 9:00am

Main Program (9:00am – 4:30pm)

  • Welcome & Opening Remarks
    9:00am – 9:10am
  • Session I: Glycans in Immunity and Host-Pathogen Interactions
    9:20am – 10:55am
  • Session II: Glycosylation in Cell Biology and Disease
    10:55am – 12:15pm
  • Lunch
    12:15pm – 1:15pm
  • Session III: Quantitative and Systems Approaches in Glycoscience
    1:15pm – 2:50pm
  • Session IV: Glycans at Biological Interfaces: Structure, Function, and Regulation
    2:50pm – 4:20pm

Post-Event:

Poster Session and Networking Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Our 2026 Symposium Speakers:

Joseph Longo, PhD

Brian Cobb, PhD

Katharina Ribbek, PhD

Alejandro Roisman, PhD

Annie Jen
Graduate Student

Sriram Neelamegham, PhD

 

Tamara Doering, MD, PhD

 

Stephanie Olivier-Van Stichelen, PhD

Kiyotaka Fujita, PhD

 

Trainees like you!

Register and Submit your Abstract today to be considered for a talk!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Rendering of completed VBRI expansion

Pardon our dust: Expansion at VBRI

The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI), recognized as one of the world's premier blood health research centers, announced its expansion plans are moving forward at a ceremonial groundbreaking, located at 8727 West Watertown Plank Road at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus in Wauwatosa. Construction on the expansion project began in September 2024, with an estimated completion date at the end of 2026.

For more information about this exciting project and ways to give, visit: Versiti.org/InvestinginHope.