The RNA Transcript, October 17, 2022 | |
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Capturing native and intermediate states at atomic resolution by cryoEM
Z. Hong Zhou, UCLA
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Medical Science Unit I - 5330
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Harvard Initiative for RNA Medicine | | |
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Enhancing miRNA therapeutics through vehicle-free delivery and full chemical modification
Andrea Kasinski, Purdue University
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Zoom
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RNA Collaborative Seminar
host: Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI)
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Zoom link
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Probing the structure and function of viral RNAs
Redmond Smyth
Regulation of miRNA processing by other miRNAs through sequence specific RNA:RNA interactions
Bhupesh Prusty
Moderator: Neva Caliskan
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U-M Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design (COPD) | |
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Faculty Position in Biophysics-Assistant Professor
The T.C. Jenkins Department of Biophysics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the broad area of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics. We encourage applicants who are using experimental, theoretical, or computational approaches to understand the physical chemistry, structure, function, and assembly of biomolecules. We seek faculty colleagues who have an established interest in promoting equity and inclusion among diverse scientists.
Our search is structured to minimize bias and provide equal opportunity to all applicants. Please submit your application files including a CV, statement of current and future research, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and diversity statement, and arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted through http://apply.interfolio.com/113389. A complete description of how to prepare the application documents and additional information on our search can be found on our Jenkins Faculty Search website.
Review of submitted applications will begin September 26, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications that are complete by October 20, 2022. The anticipated starting date of the appointment is July 1, 2023.
Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.
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Our members' publications are available through Altmetrics. Queries are currently available: CRISPR, microRNA, molecule, RNA, RNA therapeutics, transcriptome, and translation.
Below are recent highlights.
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Magnuson, B., Bedi, K., Narayanan, I. V., Bartkowiak, B., Blinkiewicz, H., Paulsen, M. T., Greenleaf, A., & Ljungman, M. (2022). CDK12 regulates co-transcriptional splicing and RNA turnover in human cells. iScience, 25(9), 105030. doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.105030 | |
McLean, E. K., Nye, T. M., Lowder, F. C., & Simmons, L. A. (2022). The Impact of RNA-DNA Hybrids on Genome Integrity in Bacteria. Annual review of microbiology, 76, 461–480. doi.org/10.1146/annurev-micro-102521-014450 | |
Pham, V. V., Gao, M., Meagher, J. L., Smith, J. L., & D'Souza, V. M. (2022). A structure-based mechanism for displacement of the HEXIM adapter from 7SK small nuclear RNA. Communications biology, 5(1), 819. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35970937 | |
Liu, Y., Munsayac, A., Hall, I., & Keane, S. C. (2022). Solution Structure of NPSL2, A Regulatory Element in the oncomiR-1 RNA. Journal of molecular biology, 167688. Advance online publication. doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2022.167688 | | | | | |
