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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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Huda Akil, Ph.D., wins National Medal of Science Award | |
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October 24, 2023, The White House - In a formal ceremony presided over by President Biden, Huda Akil, Ph.D., was honored with the National Medal of Science Award, the nation’s highest scientific honor.
Dr. Akil’s research focuses on understanding the neurobiology of emotions, including pain, anxiety, depression and substance abuse, and is passionate about developing ways to potentially thwart symptom onset. Read the full story.
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CRB Members, do you have news you'd like to share, or a social media post you'd like us to help promote?
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!
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U-M Advanced Genomics Core RNA-Seq Seminar November 7 | | |
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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)
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New! NA Technology Showcases | Harvard Medical School - HIRM | |
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Midwest Symposium for Oligonucleotide Therapeutics - November 12-13
Free Registration (virtual, in-person)
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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.
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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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Joint Keystone Symposia on RNA Modifications / Regulatory RNAs
December 12-16, 2023 in Banff, AB, Canada
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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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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 | |
Elzinga SE, Eid SA, McGregor BA, Jang DG, Hinder LM, Dauch JR, Hayes JM, Zhang H, Guo K, Pennathur S, Kretzler M, Brosius FC, Koubek EJ, Feldman EL, Hur J. Transcriptomic analysis of diabetic kidney disease and neuropathy in mouse models of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dis Model Mech. 2023 Oct 1;16(10):dmm050080. doi: 10.1242/dmm.050080. Epub 2023 Oct 4. PMID: 37791586. https://doi.org/10.1242/dmm.050080 | |
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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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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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.
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
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