The Jenner International Glycoimmunology Meetings have charted the rapid devel opment of
glycobiology within the field of inflammation. In less than a decade the science has grown
from basically being involved in carbohydrate analysis to the understanding of how sugars are
associated with inflammation and how they have potential as anti inflammatory therapeutics. The
4th Jenner International Glycoimmunology Meeting was re cently held in Loutraki Greece and
set the scene for what promises to be an exciting future for the speciality. Discussion
reflected the rapid advances glycobiology is making and ranged from the basic biochemistry of
carbohydrate physiology to therapeutic trials utilizing synthetic sugars designed to block
inflammatory responses. The meeting is summarized in considerable detail in this book which
will provide the interested scientist and clinician with the essential up-to-date facts within
the field of glyco immunology. Acknowledgments Many people have been involved in ensuring the
success of the Jenner Glycoimmu nology Meetings but none more so than my secretary Susan
Henderson who has borne the brunt of all four meetings and is currently preparing for the 5th.
