RNADay@Penn 2024

Event Information: RNADay@Penn

Opening Keynote Speaker: Adrian Krainer, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Closing Keynote Speaker: Drew Weissman, University of Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
Time: 9am-6pm with dinner from 6:30pm-8pm
Location: BRB Gaulton Auditorium and Lobby, 421 Curie Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104
Cost: FREE!

Overview:

This one-day symposium will include keynote and invited talks by leading RNA researchers, covering current topics on RNA plasticity, therapeutics, technology, and more.

In addition to the keynote speakers, throughout the day, there will be featured speakers:

Olga Anczuków, The Jackson Laboratory
Peter Dedon, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Christine Dunham, Emory University
Amanda Hargrove, Duke University
Xuebing Wu, Columbia University
Blanton Tolbert, University of Pennsylvania

The day will also feature short talks, posters displayed in the BRB lobby, and flash talks from posters. If you are interested in presenting a poster or giving a flash talk, please register here. CLOSED

FAQ’s:

  • Poster guidelines and requirements
    • Poster set-up will be tween 8am and 9am the day of the symposium
    • Title
    • Author(s)
    • Abstract (no more than 180 words)
    • Poster size should not exceed 40″ x 60″
    • Posters should be removed by 2:30pm
    • Winners will be announced by the end of the day
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided to registered attendees

Directions and Parking information: 

The Gaulton Auditorium is located on the first floor in the BRB Building at 421 Curie Blvd.

For public transportation, directions, and parking information, go to

  • Amtrak, 30th Street Station
  • Septa Regional Rail (University City Station)
  • LUCY – Loop Through University City
  • NJ PATCO Trains
  • Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA)

 

For additional information please contact: rna@pennmedicine.upenn.edu