Toronto RNA
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A student-led scientific forum for RNA researchers in Toronto, and beyond!
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DON’T MISS OUT🚨! The deadline to submit an abstract for an oral talk at #TREnD2026 is THIS FRIDAY (July 3rd)
July 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
DON’T MISS OUT🚨! The deadline to submit an abstract for an oral talk at #TREnD2026 is THIS FRIDAY (July 3rd)
Join us in the Black Room on May 21st (4-5pm) for an exciting seminar highlighting work from Sajid Alvi (Peng Lab, York University) and Dr. Victoria G Castiglioni (Claycomb lab, MoGen)! See you there 🍕
May 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Join us in the Black Room on May 21st (4-5pm) for an exciting seminar highlighting work from Sajid Alvi (Peng Lab, York University) and Dr. Victoria G Castiglioni (Claycomb lab, MoGen)! See you there 🍕
Dr. Kristin Hope and her student Saeer Adeel will be presenting their work “Targeting altered RNA processing in leukemia” on April 9th at 4pm in the Donnelly Centre Black Room. We hope to see you there 🍕
April 1, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Dr. Kristin Hope and her student Saeer Adeel will be presenting their work “Targeting altered RNA processing in leukemia” on April 9th at 4pm in the Donnelly Centre Black Room. We hope to see you there 🍕
We are excited to announce a joint Donnelly Centre/ Toronto RNA Club special seminar! Dr. Yukihide Tomari will deliver a seminar titled “Understanding piRNA stochasticity by single-egg sequencing” at 4:00 pm Thursday, March 19, 2026 in the Donnelly Centre Red Room
March 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
We are excited to announce a joint Donnelly Centre/ Toronto RNA Club special seminar! Dr. Yukihide Tomari will deliver a seminar titled “Understanding piRNA stochasticity by single-egg sequencing” at 4:00 pm Thursday, March 19, 2026 in the Donnelly Centre Red Room
Join us online TOMORROW, Feb12th from 4-5pm EST, for an exciting talk from Dr. Alisha “Jonesy” Jones! She’s joining us from New York University to discuss “The Legos of the RNA World: synthetic RNAs to control gene regulation”
utoronto.zoom.us/j/83937127465
utoronto.zoom.us/j/83937127465
February 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Join us online TOMORROW, Feb12th from 4-5pm EST, for an exciting talk from Dr. Alisha “Jonesy” Jones! She’s joining us from New York University to discuss “The Legos of the RNA World: synthetic RNAs to control gene regulation”
utoronto.zoom.us/j/83937127465
utoronto.zoom.us/j/83937127465
Join us on Thursday January 29th from 4-5pm in the Donnelly Centre Black Room for exciting talks from:
Bina Koterniak (Calarco Lab) &
Tina (Yi) Qiu (Palazzo Lab)
Bina Koterniak (Calarco Lab) &
Tina (Yi) Qiu (Palazzo Lab)
January 16, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Join us on Thursday January 29th from 4-5pm in the Donnelly Centre Black Room for exciting talks from:
Bina Koterniak (Calarco Lab) &
Tina (Yi) Qiu (Palazzo Lab)
Bina Koterniak (Calarco Lab) &
Tina (Yi) Qiu (Palazzo Lab)
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Reminder: Our annual general meeting will be held this upcoming Monday, January 12th from 12:30-2:30! Members should have received an agenda for this meeting as well as the Zoom link for this meeting by e-mail.
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RNA Canada ARN 2026 AGM: January 12th from 12:30 - 2:30 ET via Zoom - RNA Canada ARN
Dear RNA Canada ARN Members, The 2026 RNA Canada ARN Annual General Meeting will be held MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2026 FROM 12:30-2:30PM ET via Zoom. A Zoom link and agenda have been sent to RNA Canada A...
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January 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Reminder: Our annual general meeting will be held this upcoming Monday, January 12th from 12:30-2:30! Members should have received an agenda for this meeting as well as the Zoom link for this meeting by e-mail.
www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...
www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...
Reminder of our December seminar happening TODAY in Ramsay Wright 432 at 4pm!
December 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Reminder of our December seminar happening TODAY in Ramsay Wright 432 at 4pm!
Join us in RW432 on Wednesday December 10th from 4-5pm for a Toronto RNA Club seminar 🍕!
This event will feature an exciting talk from Dr. Oscar Vargas-Rodriguez (University of Connecticut Health Centre)
"Bacterial safeguards of tRNA aminoacylation during stress and host interactions"
This event will feature an exciting talk from Dr. Oscar Vargas-Rodriguez (University of Connecticut Health Centre)
"Bacterial safeguards of tRNA aminoacylation during stress and host interactions"
December 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Join us in RW432 on Wednesday December 10th from 4-5pm for a Toronto RNA Club seminar 🍕!
This event will feature an exciting talk from Dr. Oscar Vargas-Rodriguez (University of Connecticut Health Centre)
"Bacterial safeguards of tRNA aminoacylation during stress and host interactions"
This event will feature an exciting talk from Dr. Oscar Vargas-Rodriguez (University of Connecticut Health Centre)
"Bacterial safeguards of tRNA aminoacylation during stress and host interactions"
The November Toronto RNA Club seminar is happening Thursday, November 20th from 4:00–5:00 PM (ET) in the Donnelly Centre/CCBR – Black Room! 🍕
Sebastián Fuentes-Otálora
PhD Candidate, Claycomb Lab, U of T
Jingan (Charles) Chen
PhD Student, Li Lab, U of T
Sebastián Fuentes-Otálora
PhD Candidate, Claycomb Lab, U of T
Jingan (Charles) Chen
PhD Student, Li Lab, U of T
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The November Toronto RNA Club seminar is happening Thursday, November 20th from 4:00–5:00 PM (ET) in the Donnelly Centre/CCBR – Black Room! 🍕
Sebastián Fuentes-Otálora
PhD Candidate, Claycomb Lab, U of T
Jingan (Charles) Chen
PhD Student, Li Lab, U of T
Sebastián Fuentes-Otálora
PhD Candidate, Claycomb Lab, U of T
Jingan (Charles) Chen
PhD Student, Li Lab, U of T
Hello everyone,
Join us for a special seminar next week on Aug 6th at 4pm.
Speaker: Dr. Sergey Melnikov (Principal Investigator, Newcastle University)
Title: Sweet dreams: hibernation of biological molecules
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Davenport Atrium, Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories
Join us for a special seminar next week on Aug 6th at 4pm.
Speaker: Dr. Sergey Melnikov (Principal Investigator, Newcastle University)
Title: Sweet dreams: hibernation of biological molecules
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Davenport Atrium, Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories
July 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Hello everyone,
Join us for a special seminar next week on Aug 6th at 4pm.
Speaker: Dr. Sergey Melnikov (Principal Investigator, Newcastle University)
Title: Sweet dreams: hibernation of biological molecules
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Davenport Atrium, Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories
Join us for a special seminar next week on Aug 6th at 4pm.
Speaker: Dr. Sergey Melnikov (Principal Investigator, Newcastle University)
Title: Sweet dreams: hibernation of biological molecules
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Davenport Atrium, Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories
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#TREnD2025 virtual day is here!! First talk starting now! 🥳
We are excited to announce that registration for this year's Toronto RNA Enthusiasts' Day (TREnD) is now open!
July 10th, 1pm-4pm ET ONLINE for everyone
July 11th, 9am-7pm ET ONLINE across Canada and IN PERSON in Toronto
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/regi...
July 10th, 1pm-4pm ET ONLINE for everyone
July 11th, 9am-7pm ET ONLINE across Canada and IN PERSON in Toronto
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/regi...
July 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#TREnD2025 virtual day is here!! First talk starting now! 🥳
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RNA Canada is incredibly proud to sponsor a Patient Advocacy Panel which will take place on Thu July 11th 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (ET) in Toronto at the SickKids Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning. It will also be made available online to RNA Canada members!
www.rnacanada.ca/etn/trend-rn...
www.rnacanada.ca/etn/trend-rn...
July 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
RNA Canada is incredibly proud to sponsor a Patient Advocacy Panel which will take place on Thu July 11th 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (ET) in Toronto at the SickKids Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning. It will also be made available online to RNA Canada members!
www.rnacanada.ca/etn/trend-rn...
www.rnacanada.ca/etn/trend-rn...
Join us for a special RNA Canada-sponsored Patient Advocacy Panel taking place in Toronto on Thursday, July 11th at 5:30-7:00 PM (ET) at the SickKids Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning.
July 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join us for a special RNA Canada-sponsored Patient Advocacy Panel taking place in Toronto on Thursday, July 11th at 5:30-7:00 PM (ET) at the SickKids Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning.
Deadline is TOMORROW!
Reminder: The #TREnD25 deadline to submit your POSTER PRESENTATION Abstracts is June 27th!
Don't miss your chance to showcase your work!
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/subm...
Don't miss your chance to showcase your work!
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/subm...
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June 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Deadline is TOMORROW!
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And another deadline coming up is our design contest. RNArtists, we want to showcase your designs! Send us your RNA-inspired designs by next week and have a chance at immortality in the eyes of RNA Canada scientists 🤭
Attention RNA Artists! That includes *you*!
The RNA Canada ARN Outreach Committee is hosting a design contest for RNA-themed merchandise, which will be showcased at future RNA Canada ARN meetings and sold in the RNA Canada ARN online store. Deadline June 30th
www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...
The RNA Canada ARN Outreach Committee is hosting a design contest for RNA-themed merchandise, which will be showcased at future RNA Canada ARN meetings and sold in the RNA Canada ARN online store. Deadline June 30th
www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...
RNA Canada ARN 2025: Design Contest! - RNA Canada ARN
Attention RNA Artists! We have exciting news for the RNA Canada! The Outreach Committee is hosting a design contest for RNA-themed merchandise, which will be showcased at future RNA Canada ARN meeting...
www.rnacanada.ca
June 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
And another deadline coming up is our design contest. RNArtists, we want to showcase your designs! Send us your RNA-inspired designs by next week and have a chance at immortality in the eyes of RNA Canada scientists 🤭
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Registration for the 2025 RiboClub annual meeting is open! Please submit your abstract and register before June 30th for an early bird discount. Click below to find out more. RiboClub will be held from September 21st to 25th, 2025!
www.rnacanada.ca/etn/2025-rib...
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2025 RiboClub Annual Meeting – RNA Canada ARN
www.rnacanada.ca
June 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Registration for the 2025 RiboClub annual meeting is open! Please submit your abstract and register before June 30th for an early bird discount. Click below to find out more. RiboClub will be held from September 21st to 25th, 2025!
www.rnacanada.ca/etn/2025-rib...
www.rnacanada.ca/etn/2025-rib...
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2 more days before registration closes! Send in your abstracts.
Reminder: The #TREnD25 deadline to submit your POSTER PRESENTATION Abstracts is June 27th!
Don't miss your chance to showcase your work!
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/subm...
Don't miss your chance to showcase your work!
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/subm...
event.fourwaves.com
June 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
2 more days before registration closes! Send in your abstracts.
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Reminder: The #TREnD25 deadline to submit your POSTER PRESENTATION Abstracts is June 27th!
Don't miss your chance to showcase your work!
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/subm...
Don't miss your chance to showcase your work!
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/subm...
event.fourwaves.com
June 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Reminder: The #TREnD25 deadline to submit your POSTER PRESENTATION Abstracts is June 27th!
Don't miss your chance to showcase your work!
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/subm...
Don't miss your chance to showcase your work!
event.fourwaves.com/trend25/subm...
To sign up for our mailing list to receive information about our upcoming talks and zoom links please go to our website using this link: torontornaclub.com/join-us-cont...
June 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
To sign up for our mailing list to receive information about our upcoming talks and zoom links please go to our website using this link: torontornaclub.com/join-us-cont...
We are wrapping up the 2024-2025 season with a talk from Dr. Dmitry Kretov (Assistant Professor, Université Laval), who will be presenting "RBPscan: quantitative and sequence-specific profiling of RNA-protein interactions in vivo".
June 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We are wrapping up the 2024-2025 season with a talk from Dr. Dmitry Kretov (Assistant Professor, Université Laval), who will be presenting "RBPscan: quantitative and sequence-specific profiling of RNA-protein interactions in vivo".
Lunch and Learn event hosted by the Network Biology Collaborative Centre (NBCC) and PacBio:
Increase Biological Insights with Full-length RNA Sequencing
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mount Sinai, 60 Murray St, Room L3-201, 202, 203
Please register below to save your seat:
Increase Biological Insights with Full-length RNA Sequencing
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mount Sinai, 60 Murray St, Room L3-201, 202, 203
Please register below to save your seat:
June 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Lunch and Learn event hosted by the Network Biology Collaborative Centre (NBCC) and PacBio:
Increase Biological Insights with Full-length RNA Sequencing
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mount Sinai, 60 Murray St, Room L3-201, 202, 203
Please register below to save your seat:
Increase Biological Insights with Full-length RNA Sequencing
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mount Sinai, 60 Murray St, Room L3-201, 202, 203
Please register below to save your seat:
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Reminder that TREnD2025 abstract submission deadline for ORAL PRESENTATIONS is TODAY, June 6th! Please register and submit your abstracts through the event page: event.fourwaves.com/trend25/pages
June 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Reminder that TREnD2025 abstract submission deadline for ORAL PRESENTATIONS is TODAY, June 6th! Please register and submit your abstracts through the event page: event.fourwaves.com/trend25/pages
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Reminder: Today is the LAST DAY to submit an oral talk abstract for #TREnD2025
June 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Reminder: Today is the LAST DAY to submit an oral talk abstract for #TREnD2025
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Attention RNA Artists! That includes *you*!
The RNA Canada ARN Outreach Committee is hosting a design contest for RNA-themed merchandise, which will be showcased at future RNA Canada ARN meetings and sold in the RNA Canada ARN online store. Deadline June 30th
www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...
The RNA Canada ARN Outreach Committee is hosting a design contest for RNA-themed merchandise, which will be showcased at future RNA Canada ARN meetings and sold in the RNA Canada ARN online store. Deadline June 30th
www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...
RNA Canada ARN 2025: Design Contest! - RNA Canada ARN
Attention RNA Artists! We have exciting news for the RNA Canada! The Outreach Committee is hosting a design contest for RNA-themed merchandise, which will be showcased at future RNA Canada ARN meeting...
www.rnacanada.ca
June 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Attention RNA Artists! That includes *you*!
The RNA Canada ARN Outreach Committee is hosting a design contest for RNA-themed merchandise, which will be showcased at future RNA Canada ARN meetings and sold in the RNA Canada ARN online store. Deadline June 30th
www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...
The RNA Canada ARN Outreach Committee is hosting a design contest for RNA-themed merchandise, which will be showcased at future RNA Canada ARN meetings and sold in the RNA Canada ARN online store. Deadline June 30th
www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...