UAlbany Celebrates World RNA Day on Aug 1

The University at Albany’s RNA Institute and CERRT welcomed over 200 attendees—including researchers, family members, elected officials and media—to its annual “World RNA Day” celebration held on Aug. 1. The festivities included lab tours and research presentations to showcase how studying RNA’s structure, function and modifications can unlock new approaches to combatting deadly and debilitating diseases through earlier diagnosis, effective treatments—and potentially cures. 

From left: VP for Government and Community Relations Sheila Seery; Professor Eric Wang of the University of Florida; Professor Eric Wagner of the University of Rochester, Center of Excellence in RNA Research and Therapeutics (CERRT) co-director; Professor Andy Berglund, (CERRT) co-director; VP for Research & Economic Development Thenkurussi (Kesh) Kesavadas; Chancellor John B. King Jr.; Provost Carol Kim; AM John T. McDonald; AM Gabriella Romero. (Photo by Zach Durocher) 

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Author: Sangeetha Selvam, The RNA Institute