Cambridge RNA

Don't miss today's RNA Club! At Sanger Building @cambiochem.bsky.social , 26th Feb 16:30h!

Detecting viruses in foods isn’t easy...so how do we boost sensitivity and specificity? Join us for E Mitchell’s talk on cutting-edge strategies to enhance viral nucleic acid recovery in food systems; where molecular biology meets real-world impact.Don’t miss it 26th Feb 4pm @cambiochem.bsky.social

What if RNA–DNA hybrids don’t just form in the nucleus… but trigger immune responses from the cytoplasm?
Join us on 26th Feb 4 pm at @cambiochem.bsky.social for Magdalena Crossley's talk and dive into the fascinating world of R-loops, genome regulation & innate immunity

How is RNA regulation shaped across tissues and species?
Join us for two exciting talks by Roberto Campalastri (tRNA gene regulation) @mrc-tu.bsky.social and Meenu Bhati @meenubhati.bsky.social (lncRNA discovery in the bovine genome)
Don’t miss it! Thursday 22nd 16:30h Zoom
@cambiochem.bsky.social

Don't miss tomorrow's RNA Club session by ZOOM at 16:30!! @uni-hamburg.de @dmitry-kretov.bsky.social @ulaval.ca @cambiochem.bsky.social

This Wed 10th, 16:30h (Zoom)! Discover how ribosome structures are reshaping the battle against AMR.
Don’t miss this deep dive into cutting-edge Cryo-EM by Dr Martino Morici ( @uni-hamburg.de )!
@cambiochem.bsky.social #RNAclub #CryoEM

If you’re into RBPs, miRNAs, RNA regulation, or love cool new tech in biology…You don’t want to miss the talk of @dmitry-kretov.bsky.social (@ulaval.ca) the creator of RBPscan, a powerful method to quantitatively map RNA–protein interactions inside living cells; Wed 10th at 16:30 online.

📢 RNA fans! Join us tomorrow at 16:30h in @cambiochem.bsky.social for a new Cambridge RNA Club session. Come for the science, stay for the community! 🧬

How do high-affinity B cells shape immune responses, and how can we use their signatures in the clinic? Find out on 20 Nov, 16:30 at @cambiochem.bsky.social with Michele Chirichela, whose work spans antibody engineering, post-transcriptional regulation & biomarker discovery. Don’t miss it!

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Ever wondered how antidepressants might influence your gut microbes? 🧬💊Join Dr. Xiaoteng Jiang ( @mrc-tu.bsky.social ) talk on Nov 20, 16:30h at @cambiochem.bsky.social to explore how RNA–protein interactions reveal unexpected drug–microbiome connections 🤯

Are you excited to kick off the academic year with two RNA talks by local postdocs @hongmiaohu.bsky.social and Larry Melidis? Please join us next Thursday at @cambiochem.bsky.social for some RNA, pizza and drinks! The perfect trifecta... 🧬🍕🍻 @nebiolabs.bsky.social @novogene-europe.bsky.social

Still buzzing from Prof. Landweber’s visit! Her talk on Oxytricha’s mind-blowing genome rearrangements sparked so much discussion and inspiration. Huge thanks to everyone who joined & to our sponsors for their support. Stay tuned for more RNA
@columbiauniversity.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social

Ever heard of an organism that rebuilds its genome from scratch? Meet Oxytricha, the wonder that shreds & reassembles DNA pieces guided by RNA! Join us on 15th Sept at 13h for L.Landweber’s @columbiauniversity.bsky.social talk at @cambiochem.bsky.social to explore this case of natural genome editing

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Happy #RNADay! 🧬✨From regulating gene expression to shaping evolution, and now powering next-gen therapeutics... RNA does it all!
Here’s to the molecule that never stops surprising us. The future is RNA, and it’s only getting more exciting! 💥 @cambiochem.bsky.social @rnasociety.bsky.social

We are seeking speakers for the upcoming academic year! Contact us if you are interested!
@cambiochem.bsky.social #CambridgeRNAClub #RNAClub @rnasociety.bsky.social

Don't miss tomorrow's session by ZOOM with Daniela Palacios and @ara-latifkar.bsky.social @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social

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What if viruses held the secret to fixing our mRNA tails? How do viruses influence mRNA degradation? Dive into the topic with @ara-latifkar.bsky.social on July 17 at 17:00 GMT via Zoom. A viral twist on RNA decay you won’t want to miss!
@cambiochem.bsky.social @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social

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How do RNA nanotherapies tackle muscle diseases? Dr. Daniela Palacios integrates RNA tech, epigenetics & omics approaches to understand chromatin regulation, aiming to develop new therapies for muscle disorders & muscle-derived tumours. Don't miss her on Zoom 17th July 17pm @cambiochem.bsky.social

What a fantastic RNA Club session yesterday! 🎉
A packed room, two brilliant talks by Tsveta Kamenova @cambiochem.bsky.social and @anatv.bsky.social @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social , and the perfect summer vibes with our special drinks in the garden ☀️🧃
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! 💬🧬

Don't miss tomorrow RNA Club at @cambiochem.bsky.social with Tsveta Kamenova and @anatv.bsky.social !!

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📅 Save the date! 26th June at 17:00 in
@cambiochem.bsky.social . Tsveta Kamenova will share her latest work on how the lncRNA LINC00673 shapes transcription and cell fate in lung cancer.
🍕 Pizza & summer drinks in the garden after the talk!
Come for the science, stay for the summer vibes ☀️🧃

Can a lncRNA tip the balance between development and cancer?
Join us on 26th June! Tsveta Kamenova will uncover how LINC00673 rewires transcription and drives lung tumorigenesis by regulating SOX9 and developmental pathways. #RNAClub #lncRNA #CancerBiology

Looking forward to presenting at the Cambridge RNA club again! If you are interested in gene regulation and around Cambridge, stop by!

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Mark your calendars for the last in-person RNA club session of the academic year!
🗓️ June 26 | 🕓 5pm | 📍 @cambiochem.bsky.social
Come for the science, stay for the great questions, and enjoy the pizza and drinks!

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From decoding histone readers to mapping transcription under DNA stress, @anatv.bsky.social has explored the epigenome from every angle. Now at @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social ,she’s uncovering how cells anticipate trouble on genes, and prepare RNA Pol II for the challenge. Don't miss her on June 26th

Ever wondered how RNA polymerase II gears up to tackle obstacles on DNA?
Turns out, cells have a preparation pathway, and it’s way cooler than we imagined!
Join us and @anatv.bsky.social on June 26th to discover how Pol II gets battle-ready! 💥🧪 #RNAClub

What an inspiring RNA-packed afternoon! A huge thank you to @pdaphd.bsky.social and @agatsiou.bsky.social for two brilliant talks, and to everyone who joined us for a great session full of science, questions, and RNA excitement. Always a pleasure to spend the afternoon geeking out together!

See you tonight RNA Enthusiasts! 😎

Next Thursday we'll be hosting two fantastic talks by @pdaphd.bsky.social and @agatsiou.bsky.social 5-6 pm! Join us at @cambiochem.bsky.social for pizza, drinks and RNA discussion! 🤠🧬🍕

📣 Don’t miss our next RNA Club session on May 22nd 17h at @cambiochem.bsky.social with @agatsiou.bsky.social (@lancasteruni.bsky.social @blslancasteruni.bsky.social) She’ll reveal how RNA editing shapes immune regulation in health and disease. Don't miss this session full of science and pizza! 🍕🤓