Professor Alba Silipo wins the 2019 Carbohydrate Research Award
EUROCARB 2019 was proud to announce that Professor Alba Silipo was the recipient of the Carbohydrate Research Award for Creativity in Carbohydrate Chemistry in 2019.
This award, sponsored by Elsevier and presented every two years, recognises outstanding creativity and innovation in carbohydrate chemistry by a scientist no more than 15 years past their PhD.
About the Award
The Carbohydrate Research Award for Creativity in Carbohydrate Chemistry celebrates early- to mid-career researchers who have made significant and original contributions to the field. The award was presented during the EUROCARB 2019 conference in Leiden.
The Carbohydrate Research Award for Creativity in Carbohydrate Chemistry stands as one of the most distinguished honours within the field, recognising researchers whose imaginative approaches push the boundaries of carbohydrate science. Professor Alba Silipo's selection for the 2019 award reflects a career defined by inventive thinking and rigorous scholarship. Her work exemplifies the kind of creative problem-solving that the award was designed to celebrate, and EUROCARB 2019 was delighted to showcase her achievements to an international audience of carbohydrate chemists gathered in Leiden.
The award is presented biennially with the generous support of Elsevier, one of the leading publishers in the chemical sciences. Its eligibility criteria ensure that early-to-mid career scientists receive meaningful recognition at a pivotal stage of their professional development. By honouring researchers within fifteen years of completing their doctorate, the award encourages sustained creativity and innovation among the next generation of leaders in carbohydrate chemistry, helping to ensure that the field continues to evolve with fresh perspectives and novel methodologies.
EUROCARB 2019 provided an ideal setting for announcing this prestigious recognition, bringing together an international community of scientists dedicated to the diverse and rapidly advancing discipline of carbohydrate research. The symposium's programme featured plenary lectures, keynote presentations, workshops, and contributed talks, offering ample opportunity for attendees to engage with cutting-edge science. The announcement of Professor Silipo's award added to the celebratory atmosphere of a conference known for its vibrant scientific exchange and warm collegial spirit.
The recognition of Professor Silipo's contributions underscores the importance of creativity in advancing carbohydrate chemistry, a field with profound implications for medicine, materials science, and biotechnology. Her award serves as an inspiration to early-career researchers attending EUROCARB, demonstrating that innovative thinking combined with dedicated scholarship can lead to international acclaim. The symposium organisers extend their congratulations to Professor Silipo and express gratitude to all who participated in making EUROCARB 2019 a memorable and successful gathering for the carbohydrate community.