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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · 17d

Check this opening for Asst Professor in Biological Sciences (Quantitative Systems Neuroscience)
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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · 21d

RNA Institute Researchers Receive NIH Funding to Investigate Fatal Genetic Disorder
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RNA Institute Researchers Receive NIH Funding to Investigate Fatal Genetic Disorder

UAlbany scientists at the RNA Institute are seeking to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive disease. Kaalak Reddy’s team was recently awarded $420,000 from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Nationa...

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Sep 16

Landmarks light up green for Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
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Landmarks light up green for Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — In recognition of International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day, landmarks across the state, including Empire State Plaza, were illuminat

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Sep 12

In honor of International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day (Sept15), these buildings will be lighting up in Green.
If you are near any of these buildings and happen to see them, please share a photo with us and/or share with us here and tag us.
@myotonicstrong.bsky.social #myotonicdystrophyawareness

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Sep 8

Myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of adult muscular dystrophy. Join us to spread awareness about #myotonicDystrophy on September 15!

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are joining hands with @myotonicstrong.bsky.social to raise awareness of myotonic dystrophy this month. Did you know that September 15 is the International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day?

#myotonicDystrophy
#myotonicDystrophyAwareness

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Aug 12

RNA Day - A celebration of our summer highlights, featuring students exploring RNA research, Inaugural hashtag#CERRT 'SPARK' award, connecting with our virtual summer bioinformatics trainees.
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UAlbany Celebrates World RNA Day, Student Research and New Projects Enabled by Empire AI

The RNA Institute welcomed over 200 attendees to its annual “World RNA Day” celebration. Festivities included lab tours and research presentations to showcase how studying RNA’s structure, function an...

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Aug 6

Their support and this funding enabled these talented young trainees to receive a hands-on research experience at the RNA Institute to advance collaborative learning in RNA science and bioinformatics, while also providing valuable mentorship and career development opportunities.

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Aug 6

A big thanks to @sunyofficial.bsky.social Chancellor John B King Jr and the fabulous team at the Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund for supporting student researchers from across SUNY campuses during the summer so that they could participate in our summer programs @johnbkingjr.bsky.social

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Jul 28

Excited to share that we've been awarded NIH S10 grant!
LUMICKS C-Trap coming soon to the #RNAinstitute

The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Jul 22

📢 Big News!

We are thrilled to share that The RNA Institute has been awarded $1.8 million through the renewal of our NIH Training Grant to support the RNA Fellows

#NIH #TrainingGrant #UAlbany #RNAresearch

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · May 21

Want to know about the future of RNA research and the training opportunities offered at the RNA institute? Visit the
@ualbany table at the SOTU Campus Showcase at The Egg and discover how #RNAresearch and #AI innovation are shaping tomorrow's science-today!
#UAlbanyAI #SOTU #CERRT

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University at Albany @albany.edu · Jan 31

Associate Professor Shenglong Zhang has recently received $1.6 million from the National Human Genome Research Institute. This funding will help advance his lab's innovative RNA sequencing technology, in partnership with researchers at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social and @utah.edu.

UAlbany Chemist Funded to Advance Search for RNA’s ‘True’ Sequence

Shenglong Zhang is breaking new ground in understanding how RNA shapes health, with a focus on sequencing RNA modifications that give rise to disease. Zhang recently received $1.6 million from the Nat...

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Marlene Belfort @marlenebelfort.bsky.social · May 7

Join me tomorrow, May 8th, at 4:30 PM at UAlbany for a discussion of my memoir, which dives into the challenges of balancing science and motherhood!

Hope to see you all there!

@thernainstitute.bsky.social @nyswi.bsky.social @ualbanybiology.bsky.social

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Apr 22

Congratulations Leah Punnoose and all the winners!
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#ChandrasekaranLab #RNAtrainee

Making Memories: Chancellor's Award Winners Share Their Favorite UAlbany Moments

Eight winners of the 2025 Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence reflect on the UAlbany careers.

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Mar 28

Check out these exciting summer camps for high school students offered by UAlbany Biology department!

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Mar 19

Dr. Subodh Mishra (BerglundLab) presented his work entitled "Identification of Enzymatically Modified Isoquercitrin (EMIQ) as a Therapeutic Candidate for Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 " during the MDAorg Clinical & Scientific Conference in Dallas, Texas.
#MDA #Neuromuscular

The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Mar 6

Stand up Science rally in Albany, NY!

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Feb 28

Our researchers showing their support to #RareDiseaseDay2025
Did you know that there are 300 million individuals worldwide are living with a rare disease?
More than 6000 rare diseases are identified.

The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Feb 28

Today (Feb 28, 2025) is #RareDiseaseDay!
RNA research plays a crucial role in many rare diseases, to learn about our work on rare diseases check out our page. #RareDiseaseDay2025

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Feb 14

#MyotonicDystrophy Symposium to discuss the latest advancements in newborn screening and sequencing. Today a team of academic scientists, clinicians, health professionals and industry researchers held a discussion on unlocking the future of early diagnosis of DM @myotonicstrong.bsky.social

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Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation @myotonicstrong.bsky.social · Feb 14

✨We’re excited to collaborate with
@thernainstitute.bsky.social to lead the first ever symposium on Newborn Screening for #myotonicDystrophy! 💚 Thank you to all researchers & providers in attendance working to advance care & a cure for DM! 🧬🌐

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Jan 2

Apply Now to participate in the 2025 Bioinformatics Summer Camp for High School Students.

Early application deadline: February 1, 2025 (for reduced price)

For more info, see the link
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Ken Halvorsen @halvorsenlab.bsky.social · Dec 30

Great timing to eke out a 2024 publication from our lab! We provide detailed instructions for building a centrifuge force microscope (CFM) for single-molecule experiments. @thernainstitute.bsky.social @jibinpunnoose.bsky.social
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A guide to building a low-cost centrifuge force microscope module for single-molecule force experiments

Nature Protocols - This protocol describes how to design and build a centrifuge force microscope that is 3D printed to fit within an existing benchtop centrifuge and enables the simultaneous...

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The RNA Institute @thernainstitute.bsky.social · Dec 20

New Cover feature from Chandrasekaran lab in ACS Chemical Biology.

Article link: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

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