Event Highlights
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Keynote Seminars - Hear from the leading experts of RNA Science
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Networking Opportunities - Connect with RNA researchers across institutions
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Trainee Talks
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Poster Sessions
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Expo Table by Sponsors
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Award Ceremony
Scroll down to see our speaker line-up.
The final agenda is now available at this link.
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The full 2026 Upstate NY RNA Symposium Booklet can be found here:
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Registration
Registration is now closed
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​​Regular Pricing (After Feb 13, 2026):
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Trainees (Undergrad, Grad, Postbaccs and Postdocs): $200
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Trainees (Undergrad & High School Researchers): $75
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Academia Faculty & Staff: $500
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Industry Professionals: $1200​​​​​​​
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To complete your payment, please click below:
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Cancellations/Refunds: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by March 6, 2026 for a full refund.
Abstracts
​All symposium participants are invited to share their research during the symposium. Attendees may choose to present a short talk and/or a poster. A limited number of submissions will also be selected for 2-minute lightning talks. Please choose your preferred presentation format when completing your registration.
Maximum poster size is 3' x 4' and it can be in either landscape or portrait orientation.
Abstract Guidelines: Abstracts must include a title, the presenting author, and all co-authors with their affiliations. Abstracts must not exceed 300 words.
​To submit your abstracts for a talk or poster presentation, click below:
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Please note that abstracts must be submitted at the link given above along with your registration to be considered for presentation (short talks, lightning talks, or poster). ​
To be considered for talks, the abstract must be submitted by Feb 6, 2026.
For poster presentations, the abtract submission deadline is March 4, 2026.
Travel & Accommodation
Recommended Hotels/Lodging​
A limited number of rooms are available for a discounted rate of $117 (GSA/NY State rate) at the following hotels (On-site parking is free at both hotels):
Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area: Located across the street on Washington Ave from the conference location (University at Albany). Reserve before 2/16/2026. [Website]
Address: 1389 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. [Google Maps]
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​Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area: Located on Western Ave within 2 miles of the conference location. Reserve before 2/11/2026. [Website]
Address: 1442 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. [Google Maps]
Booking Details:
Group Name: The RNA Institute
Check In Date: March 13, 2026
Check Out Date: March 18,2026
Group Cut-Off Date: February 11, 2026
Rate: $117.00 plus tax per room, per night (Includes complimentary hot breakfast and car parking)
Rate Code: 915​
Symposium Dinner
Join us for a special networking dinner on March 16th at the New York State Museum. It’s an opportunity to connect with speakers, attendees, and sponsors while building new collaborations. The networking dinner is included in your registration. Poster Session will be held in the same location on March 16th.
All registered participants are welcome.
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222 Madison Avenue, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230
New York State Museum
Keynote Speakers
The Science and Therapeutics or RNA Stitching
Discriminating self and non-self dsRNA during antiviral defense
Computational Approaches to Uncover Insights into RNA Biology
New modifications of mRNA heads and tails
Invited Speakers
Organizers
Questions?
Having questions about sponsoring or registration? Reach out to us here.