IGO Research Award - call for nominations

[Harry Schachter]

                  INTERNATIONAL GLYCOCONJUGATE ORGANIZATION AWARD

        The International Glycoconjugate Organization (IGO) is accepting
nominations of glycoscientists who have clearly advanced the field of
glycoscience and show promise of continuing advancements.

        The first award (US$4,000) will be given at the XIVth International
Symposium on Glycoconjugates (Glyco XIV) in Zurich, Switzerland, scheduled
for September 7-13, 1997.  The Awardee will present his/her accomplishments
at Glyco XIV.  Travel expenses to US$1,500 will be provided in addition to
the Award.  Notification of the Award will be made by April 1, 1997.

        Nominations should be sent by February 1, 1997, to Dr.M.C.Glick,
President IGO, The Childrens' Hospital of Philadelphia, Suite 402, The
Abramson Pediatric Research Building, 34th Street and Civic Center
Boulevard, Philadelphia PA 19104, USA; Fax: (215) 590-4298. Nominations
should be in the form of a Curriculum Vitae with bibliography and
supporting letter summarizing in detail the accomplishments of the nominee.
Institutional or self-nominations will not be accepted.