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:
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Where:
Level 7 Lecture Theatre B, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne 3000.
Registration:
Registration is FREE for catering, venue booking and communication purposes
Program
14:00 - 14:05
Chair: Dr Vihandha (Vi) Wickramasinghe, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Welcome and Introduction
14:05-15:25
Session ​Chair: Dr. Toby Williams
Speakers:
Dr Stephin Vervoort, WEHI : Targeting the mRNA life-cycle in cancer
Prof Alicia Oshlack, Peter Mac: Exploring the complexity of the transcriptome with RNA-seq
Dr Amanda Caples, Victoria's Lead Scientist: mRNA Victoria
15:25-15:50
Coffee Break
15:50-16:50
​Session Chair: Dr. Fionna Loughlin
Speakers:
Dr Madara Ratnadiwakara, Hudson Institute of Medical Research: Selective processing of clustered miRNA in cancer: structure is the key
Prof Damian Purcell, Peter Doherty Institute: TIM-TAM: an RNA-switch controlling HIV latency or productive infection.
16:50-17:30
Drinks and Nibbles
Scientific Organizing Committee
Vi Wickramasinghe (Convenor), Chen Davidovich, Minni Anko, Carl Walkley, Traude Beilharz, Michael Gantier