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CERRT - Building the New York State RNA Workforce
CERRT - Building the New York State RNA Workforce


Rochester Medicine Magazine: "RNA Ready"
It's all the talk in medicine.
After decades at the forefront of RNA discovery, Rochester researchers are helping to write the next chapter


2024 New York RNA Symposium Summary
The 2024 New York RNA Symposium was held October 14-15 in the Finger Lakes region
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CERRT - Building the New York State RNA Workforce
CERRT - Building the New York State RNA Workforce
May 16


RNA Discoveries Leading to Cutting-Edge Cures
RNA, long overlooked in the research world, is having its moment.
The pandemic provided the rocket fuel, because mRNA vaccines essentially saved our way of life. Talk of RNA-based treatments and trials is suddenly commonplace.
Apr 23


Rochester Medicine Magazine: "RNA Ready"
It's all the talk in medicine.
After decades at the forefront of RNA discovery, Rochester researchers are helping to write the next chapter
Mar 31


Lynne Maquat on "Neuroscience Perspectives"
Host John Foxe, PhD sits down with Lynne Maquat, PhD to explore groundbreaking research in mRNA decay and other topics
Mar 27


RNA Biologist Eric Wagner Named 2024 AAAS Fellow
Eric J. Wagner, PhD at the University of Rochester, was elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Mar 27


Basic Research to Clinical Trials - Dr. Royzen's Work on Click Chemistry
Basic Research to Clinical Trials - Dr. Royzen's Work on Click Chemistry
Mar 27


2024 New York RNA Symposium Summary
The 2024 New York RNA Symposium was held October 14-15 in the Finger Lakes region
Mar 19


Myotonic Dystrophy Mini Symposium With Focus on Newborn Screening
DM Mini Symposium With Focus on Newborn Screening
Feb 14


Mitchell O’Connell appointed as Dean’s Associate Professor
Mitchell O’Connell, PhD, an associate professor and member of the UofR's Center for RNA Biology and CERRT Advisory Board, has been appointed as Dean’s Associate Professor.
Feb 7


Official Website Launch for CERRT
The New York State Center of Excellence in RNA Research and Therapeutics (CERRT) is excited to launch our new official website
Dec 13, 2024


Lynne Maquat Receives 2024 Dr. Paul Janssen Award
Lynne E. Maquat, Ph.D., receives 2024 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research for her fundamental discoveries about RNA decay
Dec 10, 2024


New Discovery Enables Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophies, Other Disorders
RNA-based technology facilitates effective use for difficult-to-treat, large-gene diseases
Nov 14, 2024


UAlbany Researcher and Spinoff Company Awarded NIH STTR Grants to Advance RNA Sequencing Technology
UAlbany Researcher and Spinoff Company Awarded NIH STTR Grants to Advance RNA Sequencing Technology
Oct 24, 2024


The Albany Prize Awarded to Biochemist Lynne Maquat
Lynne E. Maquat, PhD, receives the distinguished 2024 Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research
Oct 8, 2024


New Center of Excellence in RNA Research and Therapeutics Celebrated on ‘World RNA Day’
New Center of Excellence in RNA Research and Therapeutics Celebrated on ‘World RNA Day’
Aug 13, 2024


Professor Andy Berglund Named Inaugural Keith Hynes Endowed Professor in STEM at UAlbany
Professor Andy Berglund Named Inaugural Keith Hynes Endowed Professor in STEM
May 28, 2024


Rochester and Albany launch new Center of Excellence in RNA research
The joint venture between the University of Rochester and University at Albany will drive economic development through research and training
May 10, 2024


RNA Center of Excellence to Develop New Treatments, Train Future Scientists
Joint Venture Will Drive Economic Development Through Research, Partnerships with Industry
May 10, 2024


Calcium Channel Blockers Key to Reversing Myotonic Dystrophy Muscle Weakness, Study Finds
University of Rochester Medical Center Lueck Lab has identified the biological mechanism behind myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)
Jan 2, 2024


A Search Engine for mRNA: Algorithm Identifies Optimal Sequences to Improve COVID Vaccines
Messenger RNA vaccines proved their worth in the COVID pandemic, and new software stands to make the technology even more powerful.
May 19, 2023
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