RNA Society of North Carolina
The RNA Society promotes communication and collaboration among those interested in the biological and chemical aspects of ribonucleic acid. Activities include a series of speaker seminars, a biennial international RNA symposium and an annual regional research meeting.
The RNA Society welcomes members of the academic, government and corporate communities.
Upcoming Events
Seminars:
Thursday, October 30
Olke Uhlenbeck, Northwestern University
NC State University, 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 13
Dr. Knud Nierhaus Max Planck Institute Molecular Biology and Genetics
North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 4 p.m.
Symposium on RNA Biology Oct 16-17, 2009
Committed speakers, to date
Greg Hannon – CSHL (Keynote)
Judith Kimble – Wisconsin-translational regulation in C. elegans germline (Keynote/dinner talk)
Kristen Lynch – UT Southwestern, alternative splicing
Tina Henkin – Ohio State, transcription termination/anti-termination
Karin Musier – Forsyth Ohio State-tRNAs/synthetases/HIV packaging
Ada Yonath – Weizmann Institute – ribosome structure/function
How to Become a Member
Contact Dr. Paul F. Agris at paul_agris@ncsu.edu
Accomplishments
The RNA Society of North Carolina facilitates collaborative interactions among its members and with visiting scientists. The Symposium on RNA Biology is the largest and longest running international conference staged by a regional RNA society. The seminars and the symposia provide venues for the education, interaction and collaborations of young scientists.