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:

Tuesday, Dec 5th, 2023

Where:

G31 Lecture Theater, Learning & Teaching Building, 19 Ancora Imparo Way, Monash University, Clayton

Registration:

Registration is FREE for catering, venue booking and communication purposes

FREE Registration

Program

14:00 - 14:05

Welcome and Introduction

14:05-15:10

Session Chair: Chen Davidovich

Speakers:

Eric Kusnadi, Luc Furic Lab, Peter Mac: Investigating the role of tRNA modifications in prostate cancer.
Shalini Sundramurthi Chelliah, Elaine Sanij lab, St Vincent's Institute: Targeting the nucleoli as a strategy to treat ovarian cancer.
Steve Rockman, CSL: Talk title TBD.

15:10-15:30

Coffee Break

15:30-16:20

Session Chair: Traude Beilharz

Speakers:

Qi Zhang, Monash University: RNA-mediated regulation of PRC2 – lessons from a complex story.
Cameron Stuart, CSIRO: Host-encoded microRNAs as infectious disease biomarkers.

16:20-17:00

Drinks and Nibbles

Scientific Organizing Committee

Chen Davidovich (co-convenor), Traude Beilharz (co-convenor), Carl Walkley, Mike Clark, Michael Gantier, Vi Wickramasinghe, Nadia Davidson