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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, Oct 28th, 2022

Where:

Seminar Room 1, Level 2 Monash Health and Translation Precinct, 45 Kanooka Grove, Clayton VIC 3168 – next to Nesso coffee shop.

Registration:

Registration is FREE for catering, venue booking and communication purposes

Program

13:00 - 13:05

Chair: A/Prof Michael Gantier, Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Welcome and Introduction

13:05-14:00

Session ​Chair: Dr Jamie Gearing and Dr Kirsty Carey

Speakers:

  • Dr Belinda Phipson, WEHI: Navigating heterogeneity in single-cell data.

  • Dr Jim Vadolas, Hudson Institute of Medical Research: Harnessing RNAi-based delivery
    systems for therapy.

14:00-14:20

Coffee Break

14:25-15:10

​Session Chair: Dr Natália Sampaio and Dr Madara Ratnadiwakara

Speakers:

  • Prof Merlin Thomas, Monash University: Splice-Switching RNA — transforming the message instead of being the message.

  • Dr Wei Cao, Monash University: Functional Recovery of the Germ Line Following
    Splicing Collapse.

15:15-16:00

Drinks and Nibbles

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