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“Using complex genetics in mice to unlock the secrets of cognitive resilience”
Catherine Kaczorowski, Ph.D.,
Elinor Levine Professor of Dementia Research,
Professor of Neurology,
University of Michigan Medical School
Monday, May 6, 4 p.m.,
ABC Seminar Rooms, BSRB
Click here for more information.
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Special Center for RNA Biomedicine Seminar | |
Insider Insights: Exploring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & Regulatory Standards in Pharma with Pfizer's Greg Digennaro — Virtual
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"Pharmaceutical industry overview of good manufacturing practices and regulatory Chemical Manufacturing and Control requirements"
Greg Digennaro, Senior Manager — Regulatory
Chemical Manufacturing and Controls
Pfizer
Wednesday, April 24, 1 p.m.
Join the lecture via Zoom by clicking here.
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Bioinnovations in Brain Chemistry Seminar | | |
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"Gene therapy for brain tumors: immune, cytotoxic, and novel long-term physical approaches"
Pedro Lowenstein, M.D., Ph.D.,
Neurosurgery,
Cell and Developmental Biology,
Center for RNA Biomedicine
April 26, 4 p.m. | Bldg. 10 Atrium, NCRC
If you do not have access to NCRC, please enter through Building 18.
BIBC-sponsored appetizers and drinks to follow at Carson's.
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Lecture on Ethical Use of AI in Biomedical Research — | | |
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"Responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in biomedical research"
Brian Athey, Ph.D.,
Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics,
Psychiatry,
Center for RNA Biomedicine
Tuesday, April 30, 3:30 p.m.
West Lecture Hall, MedSci II
For more information, visit Sessions @ Michigan or contact Theresa Nester at tnester@med.umich.edu
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2024 Chemistry–Biology Interface Training Program Symposium | | |
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2024 Chemistry–Biology Interface Training Program Spring Symposium
Featuring:
Yamuna Krishnan, Ph.D., University of Chicago
Chase Weidmann, Ph.D, University of Michigan
Daniel Kober, Ph.D., University of Texas, SW
Monday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4th Fl. Amphitheatre, Rackham Graduate School
Register and submit your abstract using the CBI Training Program Symposium Google Form here.
Abstract submission deadline is April 29.
Registration deadline for non-presenters: May 13.
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RNA Collaborative Seminar Series | | |
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The RNA Collaborative Seminar Series presents two fully virtual talks, hosted by the Yale Center for RNA Science and Medicine and moderated by Dr. Karla Neugebauer.
“Insights into regulated gene expression from RNA and protein chemistry”
Presented by Matt Simon, Ph.D.,
Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry,
Yale School of Medicine
"Cell surface RNAs in neutrophils"
Presented by Jun Lu, Ph.D.,
Department of Genetics
Yale School of Medicine
Wednesday, April 24, 4 p.m.
For further details—including how to register for the Zoom—please visit the RNA Collaborative Seminar Series website.
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HMS Initiative for RNA Medicine Seminar Series | |
From our sponsor: Lexogen RNA Expertise Blog Series | |
New Study by Center Faculty Drs. Eva Feldman, Stephen Goutman, and Stuart Batterman Investigate ALS Risks Associated with Chemical Storage in Home Garages | | |
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Center members Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., Goutman, M.D., and Batterman, Ph.D.—alongside other U-M investigators—explored the dangers of storing chemicals, such as gasoline, pesticides, paint, and woodworking supplies, in your home garage.
They found that these chemicals stored in garages may lead to an increased ALS risk, especially those stored in attached garages in cold climates where air can be drawn through the garage and directly into the home.
Discover more about this exciting new work by center members in Noah Fromson's latest piece for Michigan Medicine's Healthlab.
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Center Member's Awards and Honors | |
Three Center Members Recognized for Excellence in their Fields | |
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Congrats, Dr. Feldman!
Eva Feldman, M.D., Ph.D. was awarded the prestigious Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research at the annual AAN meeting.
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Congrats, Dr. Li!
Jun Li, Ph.D. was recently inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellow.
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Congrats, Dr. Rajapakse!
Indika Rajapakse, Ph.D.'s lab was awarded a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
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Find out more on the
U-M CMB website.
And read more about Dr. Rajapakse's groundbreaking work on page 58 in our latest issue of RNA Translated.
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Center for RNA Biomedicine Faculty Share Groundbreaking Insights and Combat Skepticism Surrounding RNA Therapeutics at the 2024 American Association of Cancer Researchers Annual Meeting | | |
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Two weeks ago, during the 2024 AACR Annual Meeting, Dr. Mats Ljungman, co-director of the Center for RNA Biomedicine, delivered a talk titled "KLIPP: Precision targeting of cancer with CRISPR," aiming to generate interest in KLIPP, combat stigma and skepticism surrounding RNA therapeutics, and highlight the valuable work conducted by center faculty.
The center was well represented at AACR which also featured talks by center faculty members Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan, Dr. Sunitha Nagrath, Dr. Maria Castro, and Dr. Amanda Garner.
Read more about Dr. Ljungman's talk in this article by Paul Avedesian and check out Anna Megdell's Rogel Recap of the 2024 AACR Annual Meeting.
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RNA Translated 2024 is Here!
We are pleased to announce that our latest edition of RNA Translated, the University of Michigan Center for RNA Biomedicine annual magazine and brief report, is available online now.
View and download an interactive, digital version of the magazine on our website, and enjoy the read!
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"Computational methods in functional prioritization of polygenic risk score models"
Oral defense presented by
Bradley Crone, Bioinformatics
Advisor: Alan P. Boyle, Ph.D.
Friday, April 26, 9:15 a.m.
Forum Hall, Palmer Commons
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"Analysis techniques for the characterization of circulating tumor cells and their immune interactions"
Oral defense presented by
Harrison Ball, Chemical Engineering
Advisor: Sunitha Nagrath
Friday, April 26, 1 p.m.
Research Auditorium, Bldg. 10, NCRC
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"HIV VpR targets PU.1 in macrophages to evade the innate immune response and promote viral spread"
Oral defense presented by
Maria Virgilio, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Advisor: Kathleen Collins, M.D., Ph.D.
Friday, April 26, 1:30 p.m.
Kahn Auditorium, BSRB
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HIRM 2024 Symposium | This Thursday, April 25, 2024 | |
RNA Society Annual Meeting | May 28 – June 2, 2024 | |
6th Annual RNATx: From Concept to Clinic | June 26 – 28, 2024 | |
GRC on Post-transcriptional Gene Regulation | July 14 – 19, 2024 | |
RiboClub 25th / RiboWest 20th / TREnD 8th Anniversary Celebration in Ottawa: RNA Canada 2024: The Future of RNA Technology | |
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Non-coding RNA World 2024:
Exploring Mechanisms, Designing Medicines | October 7 – 9, 2024
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Join us in Basel in October to learn about the latest developments in Non-Coding RNA research. Mingle with the world-leading invited speakers during ample networking opportunities. Present your research at poster sessions and numerous selected oral presentations. Discover the beautiful mediaeval city of Basel.
Click here for more information and details on abstract submissions.
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Our members' publications are available through Altmetric.
Queries currently available:
CRISPR, microRNA, molecule, RNA, RNA therapeutics, transcriptome, and translation.
Below are recent highlights.
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Wells AE, Wilson JJ, Heuer SE, Sears JD, Wei J, Pandey R, Costa MW, Kaczorowski CC, Roopenian DC, Chang CH, Carter GW. Transcriptome analysis reveals organ-specific effects of 2-deoxyglucose treatment in healthy mice. PLoS One. 2024 Mar 7;19(3):e0299595. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299595. PMID: 38451972; PMCID: PMC10919611. | |
Eid SA, Elzinga SE, Guo K, Hinder LM, Hayes JM, Pacut CM, Koubek EJ, Hur J, Feldman EL. Transcriptomic profiling of sciatic nerves and dorsal root ganglia reveals site-specific effects of prediabetic neuropathy. Transl Res. 2024 Mar 29;270:24-41. doi: 10.1016/j.trsl.2024.03.009. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38556110. | |
Wilhelm CA, Kaitany K, Kelly A, Yacoub M, Koutmos M. The protein-only RNase Ps, endonucleases that cleave pre-tRNA: Biological relevance, molecular architectures, substrate recognition and specificity, and protein interactomes. Wiley Interdiscip Rev RNA. 2024 Mar-Apr;15(2):e1836. doi: 10.1002/wrna.1836. PMID: 38453211. | |
Jones ASK, Hannum DF, Machlin JH, Tan A, Ma Q, Ulrich ND, Shen YC, Ciarelli M, Padmanabhan V, Marsh EE, Hammoud S, Li JZ, Shikanov A. Cellular atlas of the human ovary using morphologically guided spatial transcriptomics and single-cell sequencing. Sci Adv. 2024 Apr 5;10(14):eadm7506. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adm7506. Epub 2024 Apr 5. PMID: 38578993; PMCID: PMC10997207. | |
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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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For complete details on current openings and how to apply for these positions, visit the Recruitment Opportunities page on our website | | | | |
