About the ECYR Workshop
The 1st EuroCarb Young Researcher (ECYR) Workshop was held as part of EUROCARB 2019 in Leiden. It provided an opportunity for early-career researchers in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology to present their work, exchange ideas, and build connections within the international community.
The workshop formed part of the broader conference programme, which included plenary and keynote lectures, poster sessions, and specialised mini-symposia.
Conference Context
EUROCARB 2019 brought together researchers from across Europe and beyond for a week of scientific exchange. The ECYR Workshop was a dedicated space within this programme for young researchers to gain visibility and engage with senior colleagues.
The conference was organised by Leiden University / Leiden Institute of Chemistry and the European Carbohydrate Organisation, with congress management by Congress by design.
The ECYR Workshop was designed to give early-career researchers a dedicated space within the larger EUROCARB 2019 congress to share their emerging work in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology. Participants presented their research in a supportive setting, received constructive feedback from established scientists in the field, and engaged in lively discussions that spanned everything from synthetic methodology to biological applications of complex glycans. For many young attendees, the workshop served as a meaningful introduction to the broader European carbohydrate community, helping them identify potential collaborators and future mentors among the diverse group of researchers gathered in Leiden for the week.
Beyond the formal presentations, the workshop fostered an informal atmosphere that encouraged genuine exchange among peers at similar stages of their scientific careers. Early-career researchers had the chance to compare approaches, troubleshoot experimental challenges, and learn about opportunities for training, funding, and mobility across European institutions. The organisers deliberately structured the session to complement the main conference programme, ensuring that young scientists could also attend the plenary lectures, keynote talks, and mini-symposia that made EUROCARB 2019 such a rich and varied scientific gathering.
The success of the first ECYR Workshop reflected the broader commitment of the EUROCARB organising committee to nurturing the next generation of carbohydrate researchers. By creating a dedicated forum for junior scientists, the conference helped ensure that the field remains vibrant, creative, and well-connected well beyond the week of the meeting itself. Many participants left Leiden with new ideas, new contacts, and renewed enthusiasm for their research, carrying forward the collaborative spirit that defined the entire congress and strengthening the international network of young scientists working in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology.
Looking Back
EUROCARB 2019 has come to an end. The organisers reflected on a fantastic week of carbohydrate chemistry that showcased how vibrant and diverse the field is. The ECYR Workshop contributed to this success by highlighting the work of emerging scientists.
For general inquiries about the conference, contact eurocarb@eurocarb2019.com. For scientific questions, contact codee@eurocarb2019.com.