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:
Friday, July 14th, 2023
Where:
The University of Melbourne, Ian Potter Auditorium in the Kenneth Myer Building (Melbourne Brain Centre, Royal Parade, Parkville)
Registration:
Registration is FREE for catering, venue booking and communication purposes
Program
14:00Â - 14:05
Carl Walkley and Mike Clark: Welcome and Introduction
14:05-15:10
Session Chair: Carl Walkley
Speakers:
Jacki Heraud-Farlow, St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research: New players in the immune response to cellular dsRNA revealed in the absence of A-to-I RNA editing.
Stuart Ralph, University of Melbourne: The role of mRNA modifications in the regulation of Plasmodium gene expression.
Josie Gleeson, University of Melbourne: Integrating the transcriptome and epitranscriptome of the human brain using direct RNA sequencing
15:10-15:30
Coffee Break
15:30-16:20
Session Chair: Mike Clark
Speakers:
Joseph (Sefi) Rosenbluh, Monash University: Large-scale loss of function screens identify cellular pathways regulated by circular RNAs.
Nadia Davidson, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute: Illuminating the Hidden Cancer Transcriptome: Novel Bioinformatics Approaches to Uncover Structural Rearrangements in RNA.
16:20-17:00
Drinks and Nibbles
Scientific Organizing Committee
Carl Walkley (co-convenor), Mike Clark (co-convenor), Michael Gantier, Chen Davidovich, Traude Beilharz, Vi Wickramasinghe