BioF:GREAT Frequently Asked Questions

Democratizing Glycoscience by increasing accessibility to resources, education, and training

What is BioF:GREAT?
- BioF:GREAT is an NSF funded resource that is designed to help scientists (Users) carry out their glyco-related science projects.
- Additionally BioF:GREAT is also working on bringing Glycoscience to the forefront of Life Sciences in the classroom and at the lab bench.
- Major focuses include AI/ML, Glycoenzymes, Glycoproteins, Training, and Education.

How does BioF:GREAT work?
- BioF:GREAT is designed with Users of our resources in mind.
- Users can request Glycoanalytic analyses, Glycoenzymes, and Bioinformatic AI/ML tools, in addition to Educational and Training Courses.
- Additionally, User can submit Proposals for larger projects that may be funded by BioF:GREAT.

How I request Glycoanalytic services from BioF:GREAT?
- Users of BioF:GREAT can surf to the User Facility Page, search for their specific Glycoanalytic Service and click Contact Us to request services.

Does BioF:GREAT and the User Facility do more than just Glycomics and Glycoproteomics?
- Yes, AI/ML and glycoenzyme projects as well as training and education.
- Yes, the BioF:GREAT User facility provides other analytical services such as Glycan sequencing, Sites of Glycosylation, Monosaccharide/Linkage, Sialic Acids, Bioinformatics, and Glycolipids analyses and more!
- Additionally, the BioF:GREAT team works in conjunction with the NSF supported NMR facility.

How do I order Glycoenzymes from BioF:GREAT?
- Glycoenzymes can be ordered by surfing to our Glycoenzyme Catalog Page and requesting a quote for glycoenzyme of inteserst.
- Glycoenzymes are free for academic and government institutions.
- Glycoenzymes of interest not currently in the catalog can potentially be generated. Contact the BioF:GREAT team to discuss further.