RNA Innovation Seminar | Today! — Monday, April 1, 4:00 p.m. | | |
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“RNA Metabolism in C9ORF72-Linked Neurodegenerative Diseases ALS and FTD”
Shuying Sun, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Physiology
Brain Science Institute
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Today, Monday, April 1, 4:00 p.m.,
ABC Seminar Rooms, BSRB
Hosted by Peter Todd, M.D., Ph.D.
Michigan Neuroscience Institute Affiliate
Bucky and Patti Harris Professor of Neurology
Associate Chair for Research, Department of Neurology
Can't make it in person?
Join the Zoom by clicking here!
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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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U-M Human Genetics Faculty Candidate Seminar | |
U-M Cellular and Molecular Biology Short Course Seminar | |
U-M Department of Cell & Developmental Biology 2024 Seminar Series | |
Michigan Medicine Special Recruitment Seminar | | |
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"Advances in Precision Medicine for Neurogenetic Disorders"
Jim Dowling, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor,
Pediatrics and Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto
Friday, April 12, noon,
Chairs' Conference Room,
Medical Professional Building
Also available virtually. Click here to join via Zoom!
Please RSVP to Kayla Lindsey at lkayla@med.umich.edu if you plan to attend in person.
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HMS Initiative for RNA Medicine Seminar Series | | |
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"Circular RNA: Engineering, Manufacturing, Medicine"
Alex Wesselhoeft, Ph.D.
Director of RNA Therapeutics,
Gene & Cell Therapy Institute,
Mass General Brigham
HMS Fellow
Division of Engineering in Medicine, BWH
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 3:00 p.m.,
Center for Life Sciences,
Conference Room. 421, 4th Floor,
4 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA
Click here to join virtually via Zoom!
If you have any questions, contact Grace Lee at glee8@bidmc.harvard.edu.
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RNA Collaborative Seminar Series | | |
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RNA Collaborative Seminar Series to feature two talks, hosted by the Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute.
“DDX1 is Unwinds and Retains NEAT1 lncRNA Inside Nuclear Bodies”
Presented by Zachary Robinson
Undergraduate Student, Lab of Dr. Trushar Patel
Chemistry and Biochemistry,
University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
“Unravelling the Dynamics of ykkC-I Riboswitch: Insights into Bacterial Metabolism and Metal Ion-Induced Allostery Through MD Simulations”
Presented by Indu Negi, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Lab of Dr. Stacey Wetmore, Chemistry and Biochemistry,
University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
April 10, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
This seminar is fully virtual.
Zoom registration available here!
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From our sponsor: Lexogen RNA Expertise Blog Series | |
A new study by Carlos Aguilar, Ph.D. explores the efficacy of utilizing lipid mediators to treat Volumetric Muscle Loss (VML) and other musculoskeletal conditions. | | |
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In a recent study, U-M Center for RNA Biomedicine's Carlos Aguilar, Ph.D., and his team explored lipid mediators' effectiveness in treating Volumetric Muscle Loss (VML). Their study focused on the inflammatory-reducing mediator Maresin 1 and presented promising findings. These findings showcased a reduction in fibrosis and inflammation and increased muscle force, indicating potential for innovative treatments in complex conditions such as VML.
"Maresin 1 Repletion Improves Muscle Regeneration After Volumetric Muscle Loss"
eLife, January 24, 2024,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.86437
Read the full article by Michele Santillan in Michigan Medicine's Health Lab.
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In Case You Missed It ... | |
Read the LIVE Tweets from MiSciWriters correspondents, once again on hand to capture all the stories. For a more in-depth look, check out their Blog posts written live during the event on March 8. Follow MiSciWriters' coverage on Twitter with the hashtag #UMichRNA. | |
Eva Feldman, Stephen Goutman, and Stuart Batterman link hobbies and recreational activities such as golf to ALS development risk | | |
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Stephen Goutman, M.D., M.S. | |
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On March 21, 2024, the University Record reported on a Toronto Sun story about a recent ALS risk-factor study by a team of U-M scientists, including CRB faculty members Eva Feldman, Stephen Goutman, and Stuart Batterman, who found that golfing, gardening, and other recreational activities can increase the risk for Lou Gehrig’s disease due to exposure to pesticides and other chemicals.
"Avocational Exposure Associations with ALS Risk, Survival, and Phenotype: A Michigan-Based Case-Control Study"
Journal of the Neurological Sciences, January 22, 2024,
DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jns.2024.122899
See related story, “Stephen Goutman, Stuart Batterman, and Eva Feldman publish paper on blood test to assess ALS development risk”, The RNA Transcript, November 20, 2023.
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"Biophysical Characterization of Polymorphic Amyloid and Lipid Aggregation Associated with Type 2 Diabetes"
Sam McCalpin, Chemistry
Advisors: Magda Ivanova and Sarah Keane
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 2:00 p.m., CHEM 1706
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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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NEW! Stowers Research Conferences:
Molecular Cell Biology – RNA Regulation | April 17 – 19, 2024
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HIRM 2024 Symposium | 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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NEW! 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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Feldstein LR, Britton A, Grant L, Wiegand R, Ruffin J, Babu TM, Briggs Hagen M, Burgess JL, Caban-Martinez AJ, Chu HY, Ellingson KD, Englund JA, Hegmann KT, Jeddy Z, Lauring AS, Lutrick K, Martin ET, Mathenge C, Meece J, Midgley CM, Monto AS, Newes-Adeyi G, Odame-Bamfo L, Olsho LEW, Phillips AL, Rai RP, Saydah S, Smith N, Steinhardt L, Tyner H, Vandermeer M, Vaughan M, Yoon SK, Gaglani M, Naleway AL. Effectiveness of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years. JAMA. 2024 Feb 6;331(5):408-416. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.27022. PMID: 38319331; PMCID: PMC10848053. | |
Tseng YJ, Krans A, Malik I, Deng X, Yildirim E, Ovunc S, Tank EMH, Jansen-West K, Kaufhold R, Gomez NB, Sher R, Petrucelli L, Barmada SJ, Todd PK. Ribosomal quality control factors inhibit repeat-associated non-AUG translation from GC-rich repeats. Nucleic Acids Res. 2024 Feb 27:gkae137. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkae137. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38412259. | |
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. | |
Taylor AS, Mannan R, Pantanowitz L, Chinnaiyan AM, Dhanasekaran SM, Hrycaj S, Cao X, Chan MP, Lucas D, Wang XM, Mehra R. Evaluation of TRIM63 RNA in situ hybridization (RNA-ISH) as a potential biomarker for alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS). Med Oncol. 2024 Feb 23;41(3):76. doi: 10.1007/s12032-024-02305-9. PMID: 38393424; PMCID: PMC10891236. | | |
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The Ohio Eminent Scholars (OES) Program, created by the Ohio General Assembly and administered by the Ohio Board of Regents, aims to enhance the national eminence of selected outstanding academic programs at Ohio universities by attracting internationally recognized scholars. Applications are sought from those with a distinguished track record of investigating fundamental biological questions in any system.
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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 | | | | |
