Emerging Trends in Glycoscience, Part #1

Carbohydrates are essential biomolecules with significant roles in chemistry, biology, and medicine. The "Emerging Trends in Glycoscience" issue highlights advancements in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry and their applications. It features 22 contributions, including reviews and original research, covering topics like molecular scaffolding, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry, providing insights into carbohydrate-based pharmacological developments. Our speakers: 1) Prof. Vito Ferro (University of Queensland): Exploiting the fluorine-directing effect to access rare L-hexoses. 2) Prof. Daisuke Takahashi (Keio University): Synthesis and immunological evaluation of oligosaccharide-protein conjugates for the development of a vaccine against avian pathogenic Escherichia coli O1.