What IS Glycoscience? Glycoscience explains cell communication: key to all life – human, animal and plant. Glycoscience / Glycobiology is the study of biological sugars. These sugars form glycans on the surface of cells. Glycans are the keys that unlock DNA code. Texas Endowment for Medical Research Our Mission: Texas Endowment for Medical Research is an educational, research, and support organization with the purpose of expanding Glycoscience; how the human body benefits from implementing this integrative medical care for the prevention and treatment of disease. We will collaborate with educators, scientists, doctors, and researchers internationally. We will bring the benefit of natural Glycoscience into mainstream sciences. Our Vision: Texas Endowment for Medical Research will be at the forefront in developing education and research programs in the area of Glycoscience; collaborating and providing the most up-to-date information on the exploration of glycans in the development of how this untapped area of science may impact the quality of life for everyone. We will take the findings of the schools, universities, and researchers to develop ways to use the research in the potential prevention and treatment of all diseases; especially those in the area of neurodegenerative diseases. Our Focus: Texas Endowment for Medical Research will be focused on establishing educational opportunities beginning in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. By introducing GlycoScience at the high school, community college, university and pre-med level we will provide these students a chance to get a high paying job in an emerging technology! History of Texas Endowment for Medical Research A rich history of Glycoscience discoveries and experience pave the road to the founding of Texas Endowment for Medical Research in 2016. Since 1996, our founder, JC Spencer, has surrounded himself with Glycoscience Pioneers from around the world. This began his study of the works of more than 700 M.D.s, PhDs, Scientists, Researchers, and Educators in the field of Glycoscience and brain function.