8th Annual RNA Symposium

"Unmasking the Power of RNA: From Structure to Medicine" Friday, March 8, 2024, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Bldg, Kahn Auditorium 109 Zina Pitcher Pl, Ann Arbor, Michigan For More Information and to Register, Click Here.

RNA Innovation Seminar: Evgeny Nudler, New York University

"Transcription-driven DNA Repair" Evgeny Nudler, Ph.D. Julie Wilson Anderson Professor of Biochemistry Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology NYU Grossman School of Medicine   In-person: BSRB, ABC seminar rooms / hybrid link Abstract: Using E. coli as a model system, we have developed new approaches to study damage recognition and...

RNA Innovation Seminar: Shuying Sun, Johns Hopkins University

"RNA Metabolism in C9ORF72-linked neurodegenerative diseases ALS and FTD" Shuying Sun, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Physiology Brain Science Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine   In-person: BSRB, ABC seminar rooms / hybrid link Abstract: We have a long-standing interest in RNA metabolism dysfunction and RNA-targeting therapy in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...

**CANCELED** RNA Innovation Seminar: Catherine Kaczorowski, University of Michigan

**CANCELED** Due to unforeseen circumstances, today’s RNA Innovation seminar featuring Dr. Catherine Kaczorowski has been canceled. Please be on the lookout for rescheduling information in the coming days "Using Complex Genetics in Mice to Unlock the Secrets of Cognitive Resilience" Catherine Kaczorowski, Ph.D. Elinor Levine Professor of Dementia Research Professor of Neurology University of Michigan,...

RNA Innovation Seminar: Alexandra Piotrowski-Daspit, Internal Medicine

"RNA: the delivery perspective" Alexandra Piotrowski-Daspit, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Division University of Michigan   In-person: BSRB, Kahn Auditorium / hybrid link Abstract: The primary barrier for clinical translation of RNA therapeutics remains delivery to target tissues in vivo. Upon entering the body, delivery...

David R. Walt, Ph.D. — Special Lecture and Open House Breakfast

Michigan League 911 N University, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The Center for RNA Biomedicine presents microwell array pioneer, David R. Walt, PH.D. On Thursday, September 12, the Center for RNA Biomedicine will host life sciences industry expert David R. Walt, Ph.D. for a special lecture titled, "Why sensitivity matters for clinical diagnosis (see abstract below)." Following the lecture, there will be an open house...

RNA Innovation Seminar: Gregor Neuert, Ph.D. — Vanderbilt University

BSRB - ABC Seminar rooms 109 Zina Pitcher Pl, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The University of Michigan Center for RNA Biomedicine Seminar Series is excited to host Gregor Neuert, Ph.D., for the first talk of the 2024 – 2025 RNA Innovation Seminar Series. Gregor Neuert, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacology Vanderbilt University   Date and Time: Monday, September 23 | 4 p.m. In-person:...

RNA Innovation Seminar: Joseph Yesselman, Ph.D. — University of Nebraska

BSRB – Kahn Auditorium

The University of Michigan Center for RNA Biomedicine Seminar Series will host Joseph Yesselman, Ph.D., as part of the 2024 – 2025 RNA Innovation Seminar Series. Joseph Yesselman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Chemistry University of Nebraska   Date and Time: Monday, October 7 | 4 p.m. In-person: Kahn Auditorium, BSRB Hybrid Option: Click here to join...

RNA Innovation Seminar: Laura Scott, Ph.D., University of Michigan School of Public Health

BSRB – Kahn Auditorium

"Regulation of RNA levels in muscle and adipose tissues by sex and genetic variants" Laura Scott, Ph.D. Research Professor, Biostatistics University of Michigan School of Public Health Research interests: Dr. Scott uses a combination of bulk and single nucleus omic data - RNA expression, chromatin accessibility, metabolites and DNA methylation - to understand the cellular genetic...

RNA Innovation Seminar: Nils G. Walter, Ph.D., Co-Director, U-M Center for RNA Biomedicine

BSRB – Kahn Auditorium

“Single molecules come into focus: From bacterial riboswitches to mammalian cellular phase separation” Nils G. Walter, Ph.D. Co-Director, U-M Center for RNA Biomedicine Francis S Collins Collegiate Professor of Chemistry, Biophysics, and Biological Chemistry, U-M LSA     Abstract: At least 75% of the 3 billion base pairs of the human genome are transcribed into...