The RNA Institute
Training the next generation of RNA researchers in basic and translational science
The RNA Institute, University at Albany
- Call for Abstracts | 2026 Upstate NY RNA Symposium Symposium link in bio! Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 Upstate NY RNA Symposium. 🗓️ Oral abstract deadline: Feb 4, 2026 🗓️ Poster abstract deadline: Mar 4, 2026 📅 Early-Bird Registration: Feb 13, 2026
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- Super Excited to share this news! Governor Hochul has announced a $50 million capital investment to expand State University of New York at Albany's RNA Institute. @sunyofficial.bsky.social @albany.edu Announcement link: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
- So many cheers, smiles, and wishes to celebrate our Director Andy Berglund on receiving UAlbany Citizen Laureate award, and the reel is capped with sweetest wishes from his family :) Congratulations Andy! #rnainstitute #ualbany #citizenlaureate @albany.edu www.instagram.com/p/DQdcdt-DIbY/
- Celebrating Thomas Begley with messages from those who know him best as he received University at Albany Williams-Raycheff Endowed Professorship from President Havidán Rodríguez today. Congratulations Tom! www.instagram.com/p/DQZ_-4CgXiR/
- We are proud to celebrate Professor Thomas Begley's appointment as the William-Raycheff Endowed Professor. The recognition will be awarded during the University at Albany President's Fall University Address tomorow. #UAlbany #EndowedProfessor @albany.edu @ualbanybiology.bsky.social
- We're proud to share and congratulate Dr. Andy Berglund, recipient of the UAlbany Citizen Laureate Award! A well-deserved recognition to his leadership, mentorship, and his contributions to RNA research. #AcademicLaureate #ualbanycitizenlaureate #UAlbany
- Check this opening for Asst Professor in Biological Sciences (Quantitative Systems Neuroscience) albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
- RNA Institute Researchers Receive NIH Funding to Investigate Fatal Genetic Disorder www.albany.edu/news-center/...
- Landmarks light up green for Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day cbs6albany.com/news/local/l...
- In honor of International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day (Sept15), these buildings will be lighting up in Green. If you are near any of these buildings and happen to see them, please share a photo with us and/or share with us here and tag us. @myotonicstrong.bsky.social #myotonicdystrophyawareness
- Myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of adult muscular dystrophy. Join us to spread awareness about #myotonicDystrophy on September 15!
- We are joining hands with @myotonicstrong.bsky.social to raise awareness of myotonic dystrophy this month. Did you know that September 15 is the International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day? #myotonicDystrophy #myotonicDystrophyAwareness
- RNA Day - A celebration of our summer highlights, featuring students exploring RNA research, Inaugural hashtag#CERRT 'SPARK' award, connecting with our virtual summer bioinformatics trainees. www.albany.edu/news-center/...
- A big thanks to @sunyofficial.bsky.social Chancellor John B King Jr and the fabulous team at the Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund for supporting student researchers from across SUNY campuses during the summer so that they could participate in our summer programs @johnbkingjr.bsky.social
- Their support and this funding enabled these talented young trainees to receive a hands-on research experience at the RNA Institute to advance collaborative learning in RNA science and bioinformatics, while also providing valuable mentorship and career development opportunities.
- Excited to share that we've been awarded NIH S10 grant! LUMICKS C-Trap coming soon to the #RNAinstitute
- 📢 Big News! We are thrilled to share that The RNA Institute has been awarded $1.8 million through the renewal of our NIH Training Grant to support the RNA Fellows #NIH #TrainingGrant #UAlbany #RNAresearch
- Want to know about the future of RNA research and the training opportunities offered at the RNA institute? Visit the @ualbany table at the SOTU Campus Showcase at The Egg and discover how #RNAresearch and #AI innovation are shaping tomorrow's science-today! #UAlbanyAI #SOTU #CERRT
- Reposted by The RNA InstituteAssociate Professor Shenglong Zhang has recently received $1.6 million from the National Human Genome Research Institute. This funding will help advance his lab's innovative RNA sequencing technology, in partnership with researchers at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social and @utah.edu.
- Reposted by The RNA InstituteJoin me tomorrow, May 8th, at 4:30 PM at UAlbany for a discussion of my memoir, which dives into the challenges of balancing science and motherhood! Hope to see you all there! @thernainstitute.bsky.social @nyswi.bsky.social @ualbanybiology.bsky.social
- Congratulations Leah Punnoose and all the winners! albany.edu/news-center/... #ualbany #ChandrasekaranLab #RNAtrainee
- Check out these exciting summer camps for high school students offered by UAlbany Biology department!
- Dr. Subodh Mishra (BerglundLab) presented his work entitled "Identification of Enzymatically Modified Isoquercitrin (EMIQ) as a Therapeutic Candidate for Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 " during the MDAorg Clinical & Scientific Conference in Dallas, Texas. #MDA #Neuromuscular
- Stand up Science rally in Albany, NY!
- Our researchers showing their support to #RareDiseaseDay2025 Did you know that there are 300 million individuals worldwide are living with a rare disease? More than 6000 rare diseases are identified.
- Today (Feb 28, 2025) is #RareDiseaseDay! RNA research plays a crucial role in many rare diseases, to learn about our work on rare diseases check out our page. #RareDiseaseDay2025
- #MyotonicDystrophy Symposium to discuss the latest advancements in newborn screening and sequencing. Today a team of academic scientists, clinicians, health professionals and industry researchers held a discussion on unlocking the future of early diagnosis of DM @myotonicstrong.bsky.social
- Reposted by The RNA Institute✨We’re excited to collaborate with @thernainstitute.bsky.social to lead the first ever symposium on Newborn Screening for #myotonicDystrophy! 💚 Thank you to all researchers & providers in attendance working to advance care & a cure for DM! 🧬🌐
- Apply Now to participate in the 2025 Bioinformatics Summer Camp for High School Students. Early application deadline: February 1, 2025 (for reduced price) For more info, see the link www.albany.edu/rna/2025-hig...
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- New Cover feature from Chandrasekaran lab in ACS Chemical Biology. Article link: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
- Application Now Open for the 2025 NSF REU program at the RNA Institute. Visit the link in the bio for more information about the program. #undergraduate #summerinternship @albany.edu
- Dr. Paolo Forni Awarded $3.3M for Research on Kallmann Syndrome and Olfactory Development www.albany.edu/news-center/... #ualbany
- New Publication from Shorrock lab & Berglund Lab - Dysregulation of alternative splicing is a transcriptomic feature of patient-derived fibroblasts from CAG repeat expansion spinocerebellar ataxias t.co/udBUO30aF8
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- Congratulations Sydney! www.albany.edu/biology/news...
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