RNA Club
The RNA Club hosts monthly meetings to delve into the fascinating world of RNA, our favorite molecule. These sessions, organized by students and postdocs, feature presentations on ongoing research projects and are open to the entire Yale community, emphasizing our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
The club is a platform for sharing scientific knowledge and discoveries where everyone can learn and grow, from undergraduates to PIs. Our goal is to broaden horizons through engaging discussions and fostering new connections, as well as inspiring and motivating each member of the Yale community.
Meetings occur every second Tuesday of the month, switching between Science Hill and the Yale School of Medicine. The agenda includes a casual breakfast and two straightforward 25-minute talks from trainees in different RNA labs. A Q&A session wraps up each talk. After each RNA club meeting, trainees can sign up for one-on-one sessions with two PIs from the Yale Center for RNA Science and Medicine to discuss and receive feedback on their work. The sign-up sheet will be available at the end of the meeting.
Since the Fall of 2020, the RNA Club has been a collaborative effort coordinated by Dr. Giulia Biancon (Halene lab) and Dr. Diana Martínez-Saucedo (Escobar-Hoyos lab), with Ethan Strayer (Giraldez lab) joining from January 2023 onwards. Before this, Liana Boraas coordinated between 2018 and 2020. Together, they have steered the RNA Club on a journey of scientific discovery, uniting minds and fostering a thriving community of RNA enthusiasts where everyone feels a sense of belonging and contribution.
Upcoming RNA Club Events
- Yale OnlyFEATUREDJackson Gordon - Michelle Luo
Yale Only Danni Jin - Prisca Obi
Yale Only Asawari Korde - Brahmmi Patel
Yale Only Speakers to be announced.
Past Events
Yale Only Prajwal Boddu, MD - Sudheesh A P, PhD
Yale Only Dorthy Fang - Jiaying Chen
Yale Only Haejeong Lee - Freya Wencker, PhD
Yale Only Suzhou Yang - Ningning Zhang
Yale Only Liana Boraas - Pablo Fernandez Tussy
Yale Only Min Hee Oh - Yadong Wang