Welcome to the Gruppo Tematico di Chimica dei Carboidrati of the Società Chimica Italiana. 

VISION

The Gruppo Tematico di Chimica dei Carboidrati (GTCC) represents a scientific community established by the Divisione di Chimica Organica of the Società Chimica Italiana, which includes members conducting research or with an interest in topics related to carbohydrates, one of the most important classes of biomolecules. The scientific activity of GTCC members is thus marked by a distinctly interdisciplinary nature, encompassing synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, structural and molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and computational chemistry to study the chemical, physicochemical, and biological properties of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates.

MISSION

The main objective of the GTCC is to promote both basic and applied research across all areas of carbohydrate and biochemical sciences (known as glycoscience), fostering and encouraging interactions within the Italian scientific community through various initiatives. Among these, the organization of the Carbohydrate Chemistry Conference-School (CSCC) undoubtedly stands as the most significant event. The CSCC is held biennially at the prestigious Certosa di Pontignano (Pontignano, Siena) and is open to the entire scientific community working in glycoscience, with particular emphasis on PhD students, fellows, and young researchers from both public and private institutions. The Conference-School offers, in addition to various invited plenary lectures (including those by renowned international glycoscientists) and both oral and poster presentations, a series of advanced lectures on carbohydrate chemistry. Through these initiatives, the GTCC aims to provide a platform for disseminating new discoveries and to promote both established and emerging researchers in the field of glycoscience.