The RNA Transcript | September 25, 2023 | |
This Week: Film Screening, Seminars | |
"Awakenings" Film Screening and Panel Discussion
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Wednesday, September 27
6:00 PM Panel Discussion | 7:00 PM Screening
Michigan Theater - 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor
Join us for a special screening of "Awakenings," directed by Penny Marshall and starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro. The film follows victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago. Rendered catatonic ever since, a new drug offers hope and the prospect of reviving them.
Co-sponsored by Michigan Medicine and the Michigan Theater Foundation
The screening will be preceded by a one-hour Q&A panel discussion with neurology & neurologic disease experts Michelle Hastings, Ph.D.; Maria G. Castro, Ph.D.; Christiane Wobus, Ph.D.; Henry Paulson, M.D., Ph.D.; Peter Todd, M.D., Ph.D.; and moderated by Nils G. Walter, Ph.D.
Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door. Student discount with valid UMID.
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U-M RNA Innovation Seminar Series | | |
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Associate Professor of Molecular Biosciences
University of Texas at Austin
Today! Monday, September 25, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BSRB ABC Seminar Rooms, Hybrid Link
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RNA Collaborative Seminar | |
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OMICS APPROACH TO ELUCIDATING SKIN IMMUNITY IN HEALTH AND FIBROSIS
Enze Xing, Immunology, Advisor: Johann E Gudjonsson
Today - Monday, 25 Sep 2023
1:00 PM
MEDICAL SCIENCE BIDG II, ROOM 3697
WEST LECTURE HALL
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For more information and to view the full schedule of upcoming U-M Oral Defenses, please visit the Rackham Graduate School Oral Defenses website. | | | | |
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Call for Volunteers – Program Coordinator for the RNA Society RNA Salon Program. The RNA Society is seeking to fill the position of RNA Salon Program Coordinator and invites current Full members interested in leading this program to come forward. Read more. | |
Lexogen RNA Expertise Blog Series | | |
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Our August 29, 2023 blog post: Paper talk with Michael Schon, Phd – Bridging gaps in transcript assembly | LEXOGEN RNA EXPERTISE blog series covers various topics from the world of RNA and RNA-Seq, focusing on best practices, exciting applications, and more. | |
Maria Castro and Pedro Lowenstein | | |
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University of Michigan Department of Neurosurgery and Rogel Cancer Center researchers Pedro Lowenstein M.D., Ph.D., and Maria Castro, Ph.D., are lead authors in a study published recently in The Lancet Oncology that shows exiting early results of a gene therapy combining two adenoviral vectors expressing HSV1-TK and Flt3L, safe and effective in extending survival rate for patients with high-grade gliomas.
Read the full article in Michigan Medicine Health Lab.
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NEW! RNA Biology & Disease Symposium
Boston Children’s Hospital Stem Cell Program | October 17, 2023
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Join us on Tuesday, October 17th for the RNA Biology & Disease Symposium sponsored by the Stem Cell Program at Boston’s Children’s Hospital and supported by the Harvard Initiative for RNA Medicine. Throughout the day, you’ll hear from experts within the field as you learn more about the latest research developments linking RNA pathways to disease and emerging therapeutics.
The full day event will be held in the Folkman Auditorium in the Enders building at the Boston Children’s Hospital.
See more details about the program and register here: RNA Biology & Disease Symposium
Please note, registration closes on October 6th
Inquiries reach out to Julie Nolan-Young at Julie.Nolan-Young@childrens.harvard.edu
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2023 RiboClub Annual Meeting: September 24-28 | | |
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The RiboClub Annual Meeting aims at encouraging the exchange of ideas and stimulates collaborations between RNA biologists around the world. The meeting covers different topics related to the chemistry, structure and biology of RNA with emphasis on upcoming and debatable biological questions. In addition, every year the RiboClub puts the focus on a local or regional RNA group to highlight their efforts and introduce them to the international community.
The meeting format provides principal investigators the opportunity to present their point of views on the current state of knowledge and ignite the curiosity of young scientists. The meeting size and its format give ample opportunity for discussions and interactions, so bring your thinking hat to uncover the next big idea.
Registration fees are subsidized to encourage the participation of students and upcoming researchers. All laboratory members are invited to attend, listen to the presentations of leading scientists and participate in poster competition.
Annual Meeting September 24-28, 2023
Chéribourg Hotel, Orford, Quebec, Canada
Late Registration open through September
More Information: www.riboclub.org
Questions: riboclub@riboclub.org
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ICBS 2023 Annual Conference | Ann Arbor, October 8-11 | |
Nature Conferences
Cracking The Code: The Dawn of Nucleic Acids - October 17-19, 2023
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In-person Nature Conference at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA.
The conference will discuss the development of nucleic acid medicines — both the recent clinical successes, and current and upcoming challenges. By bringing together academics in basic and translational research and their peers in thriving biotechnology companies and promising start-ups, the conference aims to foster dialog and to spearhead collaborations.
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International Conference on Nucleic Acid Immunity
October 26-28, 2023 | Dresden, Germany
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The International Conference on Nucleic Acid Immunity, organized by the CRC/TRR237, will take place from October 26th to 28th, 2023 at the prestigious Deutsches Hygiene Museum in Dresden, Germany.
The conference aims to gather the world's top scientists to discuss the latest scientific advancements in the field. For further information, please visit our International Conference on Nucleic Acid Immunity website.
Registration is now open and involves the following steps:
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Create a ConfTool account for our conference
- Your account allows you to register and to submit an abstract.
- Submit an abstract before or after your registration (submission deadline July 30th, 2023). Submitting an abstract is optional and not required for registration. We are eager to hear about your work and will provide a digital abstract book for the conference.
- Register either as student (200€ | 300€), academic (350€ | 450€), or industry participant (800€ | 900€). The early bird registration period (first price) ends on September 17th. The late bird registration period (second price) ends on October 1st.
Conference Coordination: Bianca Weißbach (bianca.weissbach@ukdd.de)
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Rustbelt RNA Meeting 2023 - October 27-28, 2023 | | |
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The annual Rustbelt RNA Meeting (RRM) will take place October 27-28, 2023 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
The Rustbelt RNA Meeting (RRM) is a regional scientific meeting that gathers scientists from throughout the Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic United States to discuss RNA-related biomedical research. The meeting is designed to encourage the sharing of ideas and the development of new collaborations.
Early registration deadline: September 25, 2023. Last day to register: October 7, 2023
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16th Annual BIDMC Cancer Center Symposium - November 17, 2023
Targeted and Immune – Based Cancer Therapy
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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.
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Abstract Deadline Extended for Joint Keystone Symposia on RNA Modifications / Regulatory RNAs | | |
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Our members' publications are available through Altmetric. Queries are currently available: CRISPR, microRNA, molecule, RNA, RNA therapeutics, transcriptome, and translation.
Below are recent highlights.
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Harrison KR, Snead D, Kilts A, Ammerman ML, Wigginton KR. The Protective Effect of Virus Capsids on RNA and DNA Virus Genomes in Wastewater. Environ Sci Technol. 2023 Sep 1. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.3c03814. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37656816. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c03814 | |
Burdick JT, Comai A, Bruzel A, Sun G, Dedon PC, Cheung VG. Nanopore-based direct sequencing of RNA transcripts with ten different modified nucleotides reveals gaps in existing technology. G3 (Bethesda). 2023 Sep 1:jkad200. doi: 10.1093/g3journal/jkad200. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37655917. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkad200 | |
Schroeder JW, Hurto RL, Randall JR, Wozniak KJ, Timko TA, Nye TM, Wang JD, Freddolino PL, Simmons LA. RNase H genes cause distinct impacts on RNA:DNA hybrid formation and mutagenesis genome-wide. bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2023 May 8:2023.05.08.539860. doi: 10.1101/2023.05.08.539860. Update in: Sci Adv. 2023 Jul 28;9(30):eadi5945. PMID: 37214986; PMCID: PMC10197577. https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.05.08.539860 | |
New! 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.
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New! 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Postdoctoral Position - Cooperman Laboratory
Seeking postdoctoral student with a strong interest in understanding the mechanism and regulation of cytoplasmic eukaryotic protein synthesis. Learn more.
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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.
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For complete details on current openings and how to apply for these positions, visit the Recruitment Opportunities page on our website. | | | |
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2024 Symposium
Friday, March 8, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
University of Michigan - Central Campus
A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Bldg, Kahn Auditorium
109 Zina Pitcher Pl
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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