The RNA Transcript, October 10, 2022 | |
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--6:00 p.m. Panel Discussion on Science and Ethics
--7:00 p.m. Screening of GATTACA
--Michigan Theatre (603 E Liberty St, $10.50 adults, $8.50 students)
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U-M Oral Dissertation Defense | | |
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The Role of SWI/SNF Chromatin Remodeling Complex Subunit SMARCD1 in Vascular Diseases
Yang Zhao, advisors: Yuqing Chen and Jifeng Zhang
Monday, October 10, 2022
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
THSL 2903
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U-M Oral Dissertation Defense | | |
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Statistical Methods for Gene Differential Expression Detection and Cell Trajectory Reconstruction From Single-Cell Rna Sequencing Data
Jingyi Zhai, advisor: Hui Jiang
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
SPH II M4117
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U-M Biological Chemistry Seminar | | |
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Single-Molecule Cell Biology Reveals the Molecular Mechanisms of Genome Integrity Pathways in Cancer Cells-Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Jens Schmidt, Michigan State University
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
5330 Med Sci I
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Oncology | | |
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Transcriptional circuits drive isotretinoin-induced differentiation and genetic predisposition in neuroblastoma
A. Thomas Look, Harvard Medical School
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Zoom
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U-M Oral Dissertation Defense | | |
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Epigenetic Reprogramming in Mutant IDH1 Glioma Influences Radioresistance and Neural Lineage Differentiation
Stephen Carney, advisor: Maria Castro
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Zoom, passcode: nature
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U-M Oral Dissertation Defense | | |
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Sara Tweedy, advisor: Charles Brooks
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Zoom
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UMass Chan Medical School, Science Café | | |
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A S(p)lice of the piRNA: What Small RNAs Can Teach Us
Milky Abajorga (Luban and Theurkauf labs) and Dr. Maya Spichal (Mello lab), will discuss how piRNAs are made in cells and their role in fertility using various model organisms such as the mouse, worms, and koalas!
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
RSVP link
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U-M Microbiology and Immunology Seminar | | |
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mRNA 3’ processing in development and virus-host interactions
Yongsheng Shi, UC Irvine
Faculty Host: Katherine R. Spindler / Flyer in PDF
Thursday, October 13, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
M3330 Med Sci I
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RNA Society of North Carolina Symposium | | |
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The symposium will feature world-class speakers, talks from submitted abstracts, and many great opportunities for networking. Abstract deadlines are Sept 16th (to be considered for talks) and Sept 26th for posters.
October 13–14, 2022
Durham, NC
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The "structural" journey of a ribonucleoprotein complex: From molecules to droplets
Rishav Mitra, James Bardwell Lab
Friday, October 14, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LSI Library
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U-M Human Genetics Seminar | | |
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Genomic Medicine for Rare and Common Diseases
Gail Jarvik, University of Washington
Friday, October 14, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
BSRB, Kahn Auditorium
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Rustbelt RNA Meeting 2022 | | |
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October 14–15, 2022
Cleveland OH
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U-M Center for RNA Biomedicine | | |
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The Democratization of RNA Therapeutics
John Cooke, Medical Director, Center for RNA Therapeutics
Houston Methodist
Monday, October 17, 2022
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
BSRB, ABC room zoom option
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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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Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry Kalamazoo College
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kalamazoo College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry. The position will begin September 2023. A Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, or the equivalent, is required. Primary responsibilities include teaching classes in physical chemistry, general chemistry, and the Shared Passages program, as well as participating in departmental review of senior individualized projects and developing an active research program. Candidates are expected to have high aptitude and interest in undergraduate teaching, a commitment to the liberal arts, and a desire to involve undergraduate students in scholarship both inside and outside of the classroom.
Kalamazoo College is a nationally known liberal arts college offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into domestic and international educational experiences. It is a member of the Posse Program and home of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. Approximately 10% of its students major in Chemistry or Biochemistry. The campus is located in a diverse and vibrant city in southwestern Michigan, midway between Chicago and Detroit. Kalamazoo is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise.
Review of completed applications will begin October 17, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.
Link to application
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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 | | | | | |
