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Functional Glycobiology

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Functional Glycobiology Program

Glycans are complex sugar structures that have many crucial roles in biology. The Functional Glycobiology Program (FGP) focuses on discovering and characterizing glycan-containing compounds in foods that have important biological functions. Current FGP research projects focus on the structures and functions of free glycans as well as glyco-conjugates (glycoproteins and glycolipids) in the infant intestine and how they support the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria as well as eliminate pathogens.  Watch a video of researcher David Mills at the 2009 Sackler Symposium explaining the Infant Microbiome project in greater detail. 

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Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Garrido Apr 08, 2013

Former Ph.D. candidate in Food, Science and Technology, and Foods for Health Institute researcher, Dr. Daniel Garrido begins a new position as Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Pontifical Catholic University in Santiago, Chile.

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Breast Milk, Gut Microbiome and Immunity Project News Coverage Mar 12, 2013

The innovative work of the Foods for Health Institute was recently covered by a journalist from Northwestern University.

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The Foods for Health Institute's Year in Review Jan 02, 2013

Revisit the exciting research, the multi-disciplinary collaborations, the substantial grants and awards, the outstanding student publications, and a year of special events from the Foods for Health Institute. We have accomplished some incredible things in 2012; here are some important events that shaped the Institute and opened new possibilities for the future.

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