University of Michigan RNA Innovation Seminar: Gal Haimovich, Weizmann Institute of Science

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“Why Did the RNA Cross the Nanotube? Many questions and (some) answers on tunelling-nanotube medicated RNA transfer between mammalian cells” Gal Haimovich, Ph.D.  Assistant Staff Scientist Department of Molecular Genetics Weizmann Institute of Science Virtual only: zoom link Abstract: RNAs have been shown to undergo transfer between mammalian cells, though the mechanism behind this phenomenon and … Continue reading University of Michigan RNA Innovation Seminar: Gal Haimovich, Weizmann Institute of Science

Penn Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

JMEC LAW AUD

Speaker: Stefano Rivella, PhD Kwame Ohene-Frempong Chair on Sickle Cell Anemia Professor of Pediatrics - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHoP) https://www.research.chop.edu/rivella-laboratory Topic: Novel Ex Vivo and In Vivo Gene Therapy Strategies for Hematopoietic and Non-Hematopoietic Disorders Dr. Rivella is an expert in the pathophysiology of hematopoietic, erythroid and iron disorders and in the generation of lentiviral vectors … Continue reading Penn Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

8th Annual Oligonucleotide and Precision Therapeutics Congress

Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Inaugural Emerging mRNA Therapeutics Design, Delivery, Optimization and Indications MARCH 13 - 14, 2023 ALL TIMES EDT Boston, MA The success of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines to fight the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has spurred interest in pursuing mRNA for treating other diseases like cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, rare genetic disorders, and more. The road … Continue reading 8th Annual Oligonucleotide and Precision Therapeutics Congress

Penn Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

JMEC LAW AUD

Speaker Scott Hensley Director, NIH-sponsored Penn Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response Professor of Microbiology, University of Pennsylvania Title: ”Development of a multivalent mRNA influenza vaccine to replace original antigenic sin with initial blessings of induced immunity” The Hensley laboratory studies mechanisms that promote antigenic drift of influenza viruses and factors that influence … Continue reading Penn Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

Penn Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

BRB Gaulton Auditorium

Speaker: Neil King, PhD Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington   Title--"Computational design of antigens and nanoparticle vaccines"   His group uses computational protein design to create new protein-based technologies for applications in targeted delivery and structure-based vaccine design. Three nanoparticle vaccines from Dr. King's group (for SARS-CoV-2, … Continue reading Penn Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

BRB Gaulton Auditorium

John Tanner Wilson, Ph.D. ”Harnessing Nucleic Acid Sensing for Cancer Immunotherapy” Vanderbilt University Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology John T. Wilson is an Associate Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Chancellor Faculty Fellow at Vanderbilt University, where he also Co-Leads … Continue reading Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

Smilow Center for Translational Research 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

SPEAKER Matthew Disney, Ph.D. ”Sequence-based design of small molecules targeting RNA”” University of Florida UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology Institute Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry Associate Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society Matt is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical … Continue reading Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

Institute for RNA Innovation Seminar Series

BRB Gaulton Auditorium

Eugene Yeo, Ph.D. University of California San Diego "RNA binding protein-RNA landscapes in heath and disease" Reception with food and drinks to follow