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November 6, 2023

RNA Innovation Seminar Series


“Locking Rho up”


Irina Artsimovitch, Ph.D.

Arts & Sciences Distinguished Professor

Department of Microbiology

The Ohio State University


Today - Monday, November 6, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

BSRB ABC Seminar Rooms, Hybrid Link

Affiliated Seminars

Nascent RNA silencing

Novel gene expression regulation via tRNA derived small RNA with therapeutic potential


Monika Gullerova, Ph.D.

Professor of Molecular Medicine

University of Oxford


Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST

Join Virtually Register Here

 

For questions reach out to Grace Lee at glee8@bidmc.harvard.edu

The RNA Institute, SUNY University at Albany


Speaker Arun Richard Chandrasekaran, PhD, “Dynamic control of nucleic acid nanostructures using RNA and RNA degrading enzymes”


Speaker Hannah Shorrock, PhD, "Alternative splicing dysregulation in CAG expansion Spinocerebellar Ataxias"


Moderator: Ken Halvorsen, PhD


Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10 AM ET  Zoom Registration

Oral Defenses

U-M Oral Dissertations

For more information and to view the full schedule of upcoming U-M Oral Defenses, please visit the Rackham Graduate School Oral Defenses website.

RNA SOCIETY

Lexogen RNA Expertise Blog Series

RNA Sequencing in Drug Discovery and Development


October 10 Blog Post

In the News

2024 RNA Symposium | March 8, 2024 | Registration opens December 4

Unmasking the Power of RNA: From Structure to Medicine

The 8th annual symposium will take place on Friday, March 8, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Bldg., Kahn Auditorium at 109 Zina Pitcher Place in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Registration opens on December 4.


Speakers: Drew Weissman, M.D., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 2023 Nobel laureate for Physiology or Medicine for his work on mRNA vaccines; Victoria D'Souza, Ph.D., Harvard University; Brenton R. Graveley, Ph.D., University of Connecticut; Leemor Joshua-Tor, Ph.D., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; and Peter Todd, M.D., Ph.D., University of Michigan


Download the 2024 RNA Symposium Flyer

UM Faculty Members - share your up-to-the-minute stories with us!

We'll help you get the word out about exciting developments on the RNA Research & RNA Therapeutics front to help grow engagement with the U-M community and beyond.


Simply fill out the Communication and News Update Form located under the "Resources" tab on the home page of our website, and we'll assess how your story can best be promoted!

Meetings

Tomorrow! U-M Advanced Genomics Core RNA-Seq Seminar November 7

Introduction to RNA-SeqTechnology and Applications

 

The Illumina team invites you to join our seminar for an introduction to RNA-Seq, with insight into experimental design, library preparation,and potential applications. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.


Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

University of Michigan - North Campus Research Complex (Building 10, SouthAtrium -G00S030)

NA Technology Showcases | Harvard Medical School - HIRM

Development of mRNA-based Immunotherapies at Geneleap

 

Presenters: Tea Mirabella, Ph.D., Senior Director & Head of mRNA Development CompanyGeneleap Bio Technologies

 

Moderator: Frank Slack, Ph.D., Dir. of HMS Initiative for RNA Medicine


Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3 PM EST

In-Person at Center Life Science Building (421)

OR Click Here for the Registration Link to Join Virtually

 

Contact Glee8@bidmc.harvard.edu if you have any questions

Midwest Symposium for Oligonucleotide Therapeutics - November 12-13

Free Registration (virtual, in-person)

Eli Lilly is sponsoring a Midwest Symposium for Oligonucleotide Therapeutics (Nov 12-13) at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites. Registration is free and it is a great opportunity for students (and PIs) to network, learn about RNA therapeutics from leading experts in the field, and share their work on RNA biology, oligonucleotide chemistry, RNA/DNA editing, and/or oligonucleotide delivery.

 

We have an exciting line up of keynote and invited speakers committed to present at the symposium. These include Stanley Crooke (Ionis, n-Lorem Foundation), Ron Weiss (MIT), Sudhir Agrawal (University of Massachusetts, ARNAY Sciences), Thomas Gaj (University of Illinois), and Craig Duvall (Vanderbilt University). Register at the link above.

16th Annual BIDMC Cancer Center Symposium - November 17, 2023

Targeted and Immune – Based Cancer Therapy

Register Here

On behalf of the Cancer Center at BIDMC, we invite you to join us for the 16th Annual BIDMC Cancer Center Symposium which will be held in-person at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center.

 

The symposium will provide updates and presentations from some of the most renowned physicians in the field of cancer research and targeted immune based therapies.

Joint Keystone Symposia on RNA Modifications / Regulatory RNAs

December 12-16, 2023 in Banff, AB, Canada

Keystone Symposia Meetings:

RNA Modifications in Health and Disease and Regulatory RNAs: Emerging Mechanisms 


For more information and to register, visit: Keystone Symposia

Our members' publications are available through Altmetric. Queries are currently available: CRISPR, microRNA, molecule, RNA, RNA therapeutics, transcriptome, and translation.


Below are recent highlights. Bold denotes CRB member.

Smith TJ, Giles RN, Koutmou KS. Anticodon stem-loop tRNA modifications influence codon decoding and frame maintenance during translation. Semin Cell Dev Biol. 2024 Feb 15;154(Pt B):105-113. doi: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2023.06.003. Epub 2023 Jun 28. PMID: 37385829. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcdb.2023.06.003

Wilhelm CA, Mallik L, Kelly AL, Brotzman S, Mendoza J, Anders AG, Leskaj S, Castillo C, Ruotolo BT, Cianfrocco MA, Koutmos M. Bacterial RNA-free RNase P: structural and functional characterization of multiple oligomeric forms of a minimal protein-only ribonuclease P. J Biol Chem. 2023 Oct 6:105327. doi: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105327. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37806495. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105327

Hou Q, Chatterjee S, Lund PE, Suddala KC, Walter NG. Single-molecule FRET observes opposing effects of urea and TMAO on structurally similar meso- and thermophilic riboswitch RNAs. Nucleic Acids Res. 2023 Oct 19:gkad866. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkad866. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37855661. https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkad866

Centola M, Poppleton E, Ray S, Centola M, Welty R, Valero J, Walter NG, Šulc P, Famulok M. A rhythmically pulsing leaf-spring DNA-origami nanoengine that drives a passive follower. Nat Nanotechnol. 2023 Oct 19. doi: 10.1038/s41565-023-01516-x. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37857824. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-023-01516-x

Faisal SM, Castro MG, Lowenstein PR. Combined cytotoxic and immune-stimulatory gene therapy using Ad-TK and Ad-Flt3L: Translational developments from rodents to glioma patients. Mol Ther. 2023 Oct 4;31(10):2839-2860. doi: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2023.08.009. Epub 2023 Aug 12. PMID: 37574780; PMCID: PMC10556227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymthe.2023.08.009

Job Postings

Postdoctoral Fellow UMich Department of Pathology


The laboratory of Dr. Sethu Pitchiaya, Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Department of Pathology at the University of Michigan seeks to hire an enthusiastic Postdoctoral fellow to work on exciting projects related to mammalian stress response mechanisms. Learn more.

University of Michigan BIBC Tenure Track Faculty Search


The University of Michigan has launched a Tenure Track Faculty Search for the BioInnovations in Brain Cancer Initiative (BIBC), led by Center for RNA Biomedicine Faculty Member Dr. Maria G. Castro and Dr. Steven Schwendeman. Learn more.

The University of Michigan Single Cell Spatial Analysis Program is hiring for Faculty Positions


Intellectual foundation and research resources to enhance single-cell and spatial analyses. Learn more.

RNA Biology Laboratory at the National Cancer Institute - Biologists



Part of NIH in Frederick, MD, is currently seeking to recruit outstanding RNA biologists. Learn more.

The University of California Irvine (UCI), Department of Ophthalmology

Full-Time Position


Inviting applicants focused on the development of genetic engineering and genome editing technologies. Learn more.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Graduate Research Assistants

Dr. Guizhi (Julian) Zhu Lab | University of Michigan


Multiple full-time openings for Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Graduate Research Assistants. Learn more.

Research Technician and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | The Lapointe Lab


Seeking to fill two positions: Research Technician and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. Learn more.

Research Technician - Yadavalli Lab



Seeking full-time technician or research scientist to perform cutting-edge research in RNA biology using high-throughput sequencing methods. Learn more.

Postdoctoral Position - Maquat Lab


A postdoctoral position is open. Applicants should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree(s) and have expertise in molecular, cellular, or structural biology. Learn more.

Postdoctoral Position - Cooperman Laboratory


Seeking postdoctoral student with a strong interest in understanding the mechanism and regulation of cytoplasmic eukaryotic protein synthesis. Learn more.

Volunteer - RNA Society


Seeking to fill the position of RNA Salon Program Coordinator and invites current Full members interested in leading this program to come forward. Learn more.

For complete details on current openings and how to apply for these positions, visit the Recruitment Opportunities page on our website.

Recruitment Opportunities

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