With Gratitude to Our Supporters
EUROCARB 2019 was made possible through the generous support of the following organisations. Their contributions helped bring together carbohydrate chemists and glycobiologists from around the world for a memorable week in Leiden.
Aspenos
Supporting excellence in carbohydrate research
Carbosynth
Specialist supplier of carbohydrates and biochemicals
Elsevier
Global leader in scientific publishing and information analytics
GSK
Science-led global healthcare company
Janssen
Pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson
Lectenz
Innovative glyco-science tools and reagents
Organising Institutions
The conference was organised by Leiden University / Leiden Institute of Chemistry and the European Carbohydrate Organisation, with congress management provided by Congress by design.
For historical inquiries, the general contact address was eurocarb@eurocarb2019.com and the congress management phone was +31 (0)88-0898101.
The success of EUROCARB 2019 in Leiden was built upon a foundation of generous sponsorship from leading organisations across the pharmaceutical, publishing, and biotechnology sectors. Their commitment to advancing carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology enabled the symposium to offer a rich programme of plenary lectures, keynote sessions, workshops, and poster presentations. This support also helped fund travel grants for early-career researchers, ensuring that emerging scientists could actively participate in the vibrant exchange of ideas. The contributions of these partners reflected a shared dedication to fostering scientific excellence and collaboration across the diverse and rapidly evolving field of carbohydrate research.
The presence of industry leaders among the sponsors highlighted the strong translational potential of carbohydrate science, bridging fundamental academic research with real-world applications in medicine and biotechnology. Their involvement enriched the conference experience by facilitating networking opportunities between established professors, young investigators, and industry professionals. The warm and relaxed atmosphere of the symposium, from the scientific sessions to the social events and gala dinner, was made possible by this collective support. EUROCARB 2019 stands as a testament to what the international carbohydrate community can achieve when academia and industry work together in pursuit of shared scientific goals.