Latest news and press-releases relating to the project.
First IMProGlyco publication
4 December 2025
The first article acknowledging the IMProGlyco project has been published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. This publication includes contributions from one of our project partners as a co-author, Iain Wilson from BOKU. You can read the full article via its DOI.
All researchers have now started with the project
31 October 2025
We’re excited to announce that all researchers recruited to the IMProGlyco project have now begun their work. The team includes seven postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, who are collaborating across partner institutions to advance the project’s scientific goals.
Kick-off meeting held in York
16 May 2025
The project’s kick-off meeting was held at the Guildhall in York, bringing together project partners to discuss key operational matters and review the work packages. This helped to plan research activities, milestones, and deliverables for the first six months, and set the stage for the project’s next steps.
IMProGlyco project highlighted on the University of Leeds website
1 April 2025
The IMProGlyco project has been featured in a recent news article published by the University of Leeds. The piece highlights the project’s scientific goals, international partnerships, and the potential impact of our work in advancing glycoscience and improving understanding of complex protein–glycan interactions.
The feature showcases how IMProGlyco brings together researchers across Europe to address key challenges in biomedical glycoscience. It emphasises the collaborative nature of the programme, the interdisciplinary training opportunities it offers early‑career researchers, and the innovative approaches being developed across our network.
The visibility provided by the University of Leeds helps to raise awareness of the importance of glycoscience research, as well as the project’s role in supporting emerging scientists and strengthening collaboration across institutions.
Read the full article on the University of Leeds website.
First press release from the IMProGlyco project
31 March 2025
The IMProGlyco project has published its first official press release, marking an important early milestone for the consortium. The release provides a clear introduction to the project’s aims, partners, and planned activities, and serves as the starting point for the project’s external communications. Read the press release (PDF).