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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2020 Elisa Izaurralde Award Winner
The RNA Society is very pleased to announce that Lori Passmore is the recipient of the inaugural 2020 Elisa Izaurralde Award.
Please join us in congratulating her at the RNA 2020 conference to be held May 26-31, 2020, in Vancouver, Canada. More
2020 RNA Society Early- and Mid-Career Award Winners
2020 RNA Society/Scaringe Award Winners
Employment Opportunities
The Smerlak group at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences (Leipzig, Germany) seeks a talented postdoc to … more
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ryuya Fukunaga at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The … more
A postdoctoral position is available in the Structural Biology of Noncoding RNAs and Ribonucleoproteins Section, Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), … more
Postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Xuebing Wu’s lab at Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. We study the … more
Funded PhD position at Queen’s University, Belfast – RNA transport in the context angiogenesis: deciphering mechanisms of RNA localisation to … 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
The 2020 Metals in Biology Gordon Research Conference
January 19, 2020 - Ventura, CA moreRNA UK 2020
January 24, 2020 - Windermere, UK moreEMBL Course: Analysis and Integration of Transcriptome and Proteome Data
February 2, 2020 - EMBL Heidelberg, Germany moreBermuda Principles Impact on Transcriptomics 2020
February 5, 2020 - Southampton, Bermuda moreEMBO Practical Course: FISHing for RNAs: Classical to Single Molecule Approaches
March 15, 2020 - EMBL Heidelberg, Germany 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. Kathrin Leppek is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Maria Barna’s lab at Stanford University. Written by Spotlight team member Chun Kim, this Spotlight describes why Dr. Leppek has been fascinated by structured RNA, how she has helped organize the Bay Area RNA Club, and why she thinks bravery is so important in research.
Dr. Angie Hilliker is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Richmond. Written by Spotlight team member Ha An Nguyen, this piece describes the rewards of teaching and doing research at a predominantly undergraduate institution and Dr. Hilliker’s two main pieces of advice 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 2019/20, the RNA Society is supporting 54 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