Welcome to the RNA Society. We’re a non-profit, international scientific society with more than 1800 members dedicated to fostering research and education in the field of RNA science. We host a peer-reviewed scientific journal, RNA, and an annual scientific conference, along with sponsoring other RNA-related scientific conferences through direct financial support and student travel grants. Mostly, we are a community of scientists who are passionate about better understanding the fascinating world of RNA biology.
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In Memoriam: Kiyoshi Nagai
Our dear colleague Kiyoshi Nagai, an outstanding pioneer in the structural determination of RNA-protein complexes and the spliceosome, sadly passed away at the height of his career on September 27. After a PhD with Hideki Morimoto at Osaka University and a postdoc with Max Perutz at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge, he stayed at LMB for the rest of his life, working with a small group that focused with immense dedication on solving structures of the spliceosome using X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy. His monumental work includes the first glimpses of an RRM domain bound to its target RNA, of U1 snRNP, U4/5/6 tri-snRNP as well as spliceosome complexes from pre- to post-catalytic. His smiling face will always come to mind when we reveal something new and beautiful about the RNA World. Read MoreIn Memoriam: Heidi Dvinge
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Heidi Dvinge. Heidi was an Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Chemistry in the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she was studying the mis-regulation of RNA processing and its role in disease. Her post-doctoral work was in the laboratory of Dr. Robert Bradley at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington. She completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge in the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute. Heidi’s friends and colleagues describe her as an amazing human being: talented, creative, dedicated, insightful, energetic, thoughtful and full of joy. She will be terribly missed.
Further information and tributes can be found here: https://www.med.wisc.edu/news-and-events/2019/september/remembering-heidi-dvinge/
Fall 2019 Newsletter Available
The RNA Society's Fall 2019 Newsletter is now available for download. Read about the new Izaurralde Award and deadlines for all awards (October 1). Hear from President Anna Marie Pyle, read about RNA 2019, and more.
Employment Opportunities
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons invites outstanding candidates to apply for … more
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Texas Medical Branch A post-doctoral fellow position is available immediately in … more
Fully funded postdoctoral positions are available in Sandra Wolin’s laboratory at the National Cancer Institute in Frederick Maryland. We are … more
A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Sarah Keane in the Departments of Biophysics and Chemistry at … more
The RNA Bioscience Initiative at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks to hire RNA Bioinformatics Fellows. Two types … more
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What's Hot in RNA Selected from the Society's Journal
Crystal structure of the A24U/U25A/A46G mutant XPT-PBUX guanine riboswitch aptamer domain in complex with hypoxanthine (Protein Data Bank code: 4fen)
Upcoming Conferences
RNA 2020, Vancouver, BC, Canada
May 26 - May 31, 2020 more
RNA 2020, Vancouver, BC, Canada
RNA UK 2020
January 24, 2020 - Windermere, UK moreBermuda Principles Impact on Transcriptomics 2020
February 5, 2020 - Southampton, Bermuda moreMember Spotlight Series
About
In recognition of the outstanding lives and accomplishments of our members, each month we profile two RNA Society members—one Full member and one Student/Post-doctoral Fellow member—as part of our Member Spotlight Series.
Featured Spotlights
Dr. Monica Wu is a Research Scientist at New England Biolabs in Boston, Massachusetts. Read about the role that perseverance and mentorship have played in her career, her suggestions for increasing diversity in STEM, and her tips for finding a fulfilling position in industry.
Dr. Susan Baserga is Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University. Learn about how her passion for RNA has shaped her career, what connections she sees between equity and scientific progress, and what advice she has for trainees.
RNA Salons
About RNA Salons
RNA Salons are reoccurring, regional RNA science-based gatherings that cultivate year-long interaction, engagement, sharing of knowledge among RNA researchers and support of junior scientists. Read more about RNA Salons here.
Current RNA Salons
In 2017/18, the RNA Society is supporting 37 RNA Salons worldwide. A complete list of funded RNA Salons can be found here.
Featured RNA Salons
The RNA Society regularly features the activities of exemplary RNA Salons. Our latest featured RNA Salon: The Hong Kong RNA Club—A new hub for RNA aficionados.
Previously featured:
Australia’s first RNA Salon – meRNA at Monash University
Hungarian RNA Salons
Arizona RNA Salon
Dutch RNA Salon