The Upstate New York RNA Symposium is an annual gathering that brings together researchers, trainees, and industry leaders to share advances in RNA science and its applications. Hosted collaboratively by the University at Albany's RNA Institute and the University of Rochester Center for RNA Biology, the symposium provides a dynamic forum for presenting cutting-edge research, fostering collaborations, and supporting professional development across academia and biotechnology.

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Through keynote lectures, scientific talks, poster sessions, and networking opportunities, the event highlights innovations spanning fundamental RNA biology to translational medicine, while also emphasizing mentorship, community building, and the growth of the next generation of RNA scientists.