RNA Innovation Seminar Series

The Center for RNA Biomedicine offers bi-weekly RNA Innovation Seminars that feature visiting professors, U of M faculty, and students. The seminars cover a broad array of topics about RNA research and its application. In addition to learning about the latest research in the field, it is an opportunity to meet colleagues, network, and foster collaborations.

Become a center member and receive our seminar announcements.

         

       Current Seminars: 2024-2025

Past Seminars 

2023-2024

2022–2023

2021–2022

2020–2021

2019–2020

2018–2019

2017–2018

2016–2017

2015–2016

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