Title of Collaborative Activity: |
Steering Committee of the Scientific Interest Group in Glycobiology |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The Steering Committee of the Scientific Interest Group in Glycobiology (GlycoSIG) is comprised of National Institutes of Health (NIH) intramural scientists and program staff as well researchers from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The committee organizes a seminar series; an annual NIH/FDA Glycosciences Research Day Meeting (averaging 250 people in attendance); and a Mentoring & Networking Luncheon for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to meet with staff from federal agencies and learn about NIH extramural programs. The Committee also offers a Special Topics in the Glycosciences Course every other year. In addition, the GlycoSIG maintains an email listserve to distribute information on meetings, jobs, funding opportunities, and seminars. The SIG cross posts with other NIH SIG’s that share interests. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Committee, Advisory Group, or Work Group
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
2008 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NCI, NHGRI, NHLBI, NIAID, NICHD, NIDCR, NIDDK, NIGMS |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
FDA |
