UCSD CAMPUS NOTICE University of California, San Diego |
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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR June 1, 1999 ACADEMIC SENATE AND INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF KEY ADMINISTRATIVE/KEY SUPPORT STAFF SUBJECT: Establishment of the Glycobiology Research and Training Center Following consultation with the Academic Senate and campus administrative officials, I am pleased to announce the establishment of the Glycobiology Research and Training Center as a campus research unit reporting to Vice Chancellor John Alksne. Professor Ajit Varki will serve as its first Director and Professor Jeffrey Esko as Associate Director The Center will coordinate and support interdisciplinary interactions among faculty and students aimed at fostering glycobiology research and education at UCSD and nearby research institutes, coordinate the provision of state-of-the-art instrumentation, and enhance the campus's ability to obtain grants in this area. Membership in the Center is open to all interested faculty members and research scientists/scholars. Professor Varki may be reached at avarki@ucsd.edu, mail code 0687, telephone 43296. Robert C. Dynes Chancellor |