{"id":7535,"date":"2026-02-17T11:19:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rnasociety.org\/conferences\/?page_id=7535"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:29:20","slug":"rna-science-in-industry-call-for-abstracts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rnasociety.org\/conferences\/rna-2026\/rna-science-in-industry-call-for-abstracts\/","title":{"rendered":"RNA Science in Industry &#8211; Call for Abstracts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Call for Abstracts<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>NEW &#8211; RNA Science in Industry session at RNA 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u201cRNA Technologies in Biotech and Industry: Innovations and Applications\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This first-ever dedicated session at <strong>RNA 2026<\/strong> will feature oral presentations showcasing RNA research in the development of therapeutics, technologies, and translational strategies from biotech and pharmaceutical industry scientists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who should submit an abstract?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry scientists\u00a0developing RNA-based therapeutics (e.g. mRNA vaccines, siRNA, ASOs, aptamers, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Biotech entrepreneurs\u00a0building RNA technology platforms<\/li>\n<li>Translational researchers\u00a0bridging academic discoveries with clinical applications<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory and clinical development experts\u00a0navigating RNA therapeutic pathways<\/li>\n<li>Academic-industry collaborators\u00a0showcasing successful partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Anyone interested in presenting\u00a0real-world challenges\u00a0in advancing RNA applications and medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What will you gain from attending this session?<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>\u2713\u00a0Discover industry best practices\u00a0for advancing RNA therapeutics from discovery to clinic<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Expand your network\u00a0with biotech\/pharma researchers and potential collaborators<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Gain insights\u00a0into emerging RNA modalities, delivery technologies, and manufacturing approaches<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Identify partnership opportunities\u00a0to accelerate translation of your academic research<br \/>\n\u2713\u00a0Explore career paths\u00a0at the interface of academia and industry<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstracts from the following research areas are encouraged:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>mRNA therapeutics and vaccines<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; lessons from recent pre-clinical and clinical successes<\/li>\n<li><strong>RNA delivery technologies<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; LNPs, conjugates, and next-generation platforms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oligonucleotide drugs<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; ASOs, siRNA, miRNA, and splice-switching therapeutics<\/li>\n<li><strong>RNA editing and base editing<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; from tool development to therapeutic applications<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manufacturing and scale-up<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Manufacturing challenges for RNA drugs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulatory considerations<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; navigating approval pathways<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic-industry partnerships<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; models for successful collaboration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emerging RNA modalities<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; circular RNAs, self-amplifying RNAs, and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Presentations must focus on research findings; product promotion or sales is prohibited. For meeting sponsorship and vendor opportunities, please contact Gianpiero Di Leva (<a href=\"mailto:&#x62;&#x64;&#x40;&#x72;&#x6e;&#x61;&#x73;&#x6f;&#x63;&#x69;&#x65;&#x74;&#x79;&#x2e;&#x6f;&#x72;&#x67;\">&#x62;&#x64;&#x40;<span class=\"oe_displaynone\">null<\/span>&#x72;&#x6e;&#x61;&#x73;&#x6f;&#x63;&#x69;&#x65;&#x74;&#x79;&#x2e;&#x6f;&#x72;&#x67;<\/a>) and visit the RNA 2026 website <a href=\"http:\/\/rnasociety.org\/conferences\/rna-2026\/sponsors\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Register and submit your abstract on the RNA 2026 website <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/rnasociety.org\/conferences\/rna-2026\/registration\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Select scientific category \u201c<\/strong>Biotech and Industry RNA science\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>Deadline:<\/strong> February 27<sup>th<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Abstracts will be reviewed by the RNA 2026 Scientific Committee and you will be notified whether it was selected for oral or poster presentation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Call for Abstracts NEW &#8211; 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