RNA Victoria Minisymposium
Information and Registration
The aim of this mini-symposium is to facilitate the scientific discussion and research communication between Victorian scientists who studied topics related to RNA biology and its applications.
When:
July 22nd, 2024
Where:
WEHI – Davis Auditorium
Registration:
Registration is FREE for catering, venue booking and communication purposes
Program
14:00 - 14:05
Welcome and Introduction
14:05-15:15
Session Chair: Nadia Davidson
Speakers:
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James Vince, WEHI: Developing intracellular antibody therapies using mRNA technology.
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Kirsty Carey, Peter Mac: Tools and Therapeutics: Targeting the mRNA export machinery with small molecules.
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Yoona Kim, Monash University: Discovery of a new mRNA export pathway via the TREX-2 complex.
15:15-15:45
Coffee Break
15:45-16:30
Session Chair: Vi Wickramasinghe
Speakers:
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Neke Ibeh, St. Vincent’s Institute: Profiling genetically driven alternative splicing across the Indonesian Archipelago.
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Martin Smith, Ramaciotti, UNSW: New long non-coding RNA biomarkers and therapeutic targets in leukemia.
16:30-17:00
Drinks and Nibbles
Scientific Organizing Committee
Vi Wickramasinghe (co-convenor), Nadia Davidson (co-convenor), Chen Davidovich, Traude Beilharz, Carl Walkley, Mike Clark, Michael Gantier