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We love all things RNA! We from the Eric Miska lab run a monthly seminar series on topics related to RNA biology and chemistry. Sponsored by The RNA Society and Lexogen 🧬 www.ericmiskalab.org/cambridge-rna-…

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Don't miss tomorrow's RNA Club! @cambiochem.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk @hkusbms.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We are also hosting Pedro Madrigal (EMBL-EBI) @pmadrigal.bsky.social He leads critical RNA resources (RNAcentral & Rfam) and brings extensive expertise in large-scale omics data from his time at Sanger and Cambridge Don't miss this incredible double-session! @cambiochem.bsky.social @ebi.embl.org
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
From Bolivia to Oxford, Nanopore, and York! Don't miss our next RNA Club this Thursday 28th at 16:30! We are thrilled to host Miguel Aracena. He will break down his PhD work on the mechanistic basis for translation initiation on enterovirus IRES. @cambiochem.bsky.social @york.ac.uk
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Apologies! It is TODAY! 30th of April as on the poster. See you then!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
RNA enthusiasts, clear your schedules! Our next RNA Club is happening TOMORROW ,29th April, at 16:30. Join us on Zoom. We’re diving deep into the latest research with two incredible speakers: Zhipeng Lu ( @usc.edu )& Róża Przanowska( @rprzanowska.bsky.social ) @cambiochem.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Don't miss the next RNA Club session on the 26th March! @cambiochem.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Don't miss today's RNA Club! At Sanger Building @cambiochem.bsky.social , 26th Feb 16:30h!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Detecting viruses in foods isn’t easy...so how do we boost sensitivity and specificity? Join us for E Mitchell’s talk on cutting-edge strategies to enhance viral nucleic acid recovery in food systems; where molecular biology meets real-world impact.Don’t miss it 26th Feb 4pm @cambiochem.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
What if RNA–DNA hybrids don’t just form in the nucleus… but trigger immune responses from the cytoplasm? Join us on 26th Feb 4 pm at @cambiochem.bsky.social for Magdalena Crossley's talk and dive into the fascinating world of R-loops, genome regulation & innate immunity
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
How is RNA regulation shaped across tissues and species? Join us for two exciting talks by Roberto Campalastri (tRNA gene regulation) @mrc-tu.bsky.social and Meenu Bhati @meenubhati.bsky.social (lncRNA discovery in the bovine genome) Don’t miss it! Thursday 22nd 16:30h Zoom @cambiochem.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Don't miss tomorrow's RNA Club session by ZOOM at 16:30!! @uni-hamburg.de @dmitry-kretov.bsky.social @ulaval.ca @cambiochem.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
This Wed 10th, 16:30h (Zoom)! Discover how ribosome structures are reshaping the battle against AMR. Don’t miss this deep dive into cutting-edge Cryo-EM by Dr Martino Morici ( @uni-hamburg.de )! @cambiochem.bsky.social #RNAclub #CryoEM
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
If you’re into RBPs, miRNAs, RNA regulation, or love cool new tech in biology…You don’t want to miss the talk of @dmitry-kretov.bsky.social (@ulaval.ca) the creator of RBPscan, a powerful method to quantitatively map RNA–protein interactions inside living cells; Wed 10th at 16:30 online.
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
📢 RNA fans! Join us tomorrow at 16:30h in @cambiochem.bsky.social for a new Cambridge RNA Club session. Come for the science, stay for the community! 🧬
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
How do high-affinity B cells shape immune responses, and how can we use their signatures in the clinic? Find out on 20 Nov, 16:30 at @cambiochem.bsky.social with Michele Chirichela, whose work spans antibody engineering, post-transcriptional regulation & biomarker discovery. Don’t miss it!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Ever wondered how antidepressants might influence your gut microbes? 🧬💊Join Dr. Xiaoteng Jiang ( @mrc-tu.bsky.social ) talk on Nov 20, 16:30h at @cambiochem.bsky.social to explore how RNA–protein interactions reveal unexpected drug–microbiome connections 🤯
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Are you excited to kick off the academic year with two RNA talks by local postdocs @hongmiaohu.bsky.social and Larry Melidis? Please join us next Thursday at @cambiochem.bsky.social for some RNA, pizza and drinks! The perfect trifecta... 🧬🍕🍻 @nebiolabs.bsky.social @novogene-europe.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Still buzzing from Prof. Landweber’s visit! Her talk on Oxytricha’s mind-blowing genome rearrangements sparked so much discussion and inspiration. Huge thanks to everyone who joined & to our sponsors for their support. Stay tuned for more RNA @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Ever heard of an organism that rebuilds its genome from scratch? Meet Oxytricha, the wonder that shreds & reassembles DNA pieces guided by RNA! Join us on 15th Sept at 13h for L.Landweber’s @columbiauniversity.bsky.social talk at @cambiochem.bsky.social to explore this case of natural genome editing
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Happy #RNADay! 🧬✨From regulating gene expression to shaping evolution, and now powering next-gen therapeutics... RNA does it all! Here’s to the molecule that never stops surprising us. The future is RNA, and it’s only getting more exciting! 💥 @cambiochem.bsky.social @rnasociety.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
We are seeking speakers for the upcoming academic year! Contact us if you are interested! @cambiochem.bsky.social #CambridgeRNAClub #RNAClub @rnasociety.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Don't miss tomorrow's session by ZOOM with Daniela Palacios and @ara-latifkar.bsky.social @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
What if viruses held the secret to fixing our mRNA tails? How do viruses influence mRNA degradation? Dive into the topic with @ara-latifkar.bsky.social on July 17 at 17:00 GMT via Zoom. A viral twist on RNA decay you won’t want to miss! @cambiochem.bsky.social @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
How do RNA nanotherapies tackle muscle diseases? Dr. Daniela Palacios integrates RNA tech, epigenetics & omics approaches to understand chromatin regulation, aiming to develop new therapies for muscle disorders & muscle-derived tumours. Don't miss her on Zoom 17th July 17pm @cambiochem.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
What a fantastic RNA Club session yesterday! 🎉 A packed room, two brilliant talks by Tsveta Kamenova @cambiochem.bsky.social and @anatv.bsky.social @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social , and the perfect summer vibes with our special drinks in the garden ☀️🧃 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! 💬🧬
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Don't miss tomorrow RNA Club at @cambiochem.bsky.social with Tsveta Kamenova and @anatv.bsky.social !!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
📅 Save the date! 26th June at 17:00 in @cambiochem.bsky.social . Tsveta Kamenova will share her latest work on how the lncRNA LINC00673 shapes transcription and cell fate in lung cancer. 🍕 Pizza & summer drinks in the garden after the talk! Come for the science, stay for the summer vibes ☀️🧃
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Can a lncRNA tip the balance between development and cancer? Join us on 26th June! Tsveta Kamenova will uncover how LINC00673 rewires transcription and drives lung tumorigenesis by regulating SOX9 and developmental pathways. #RNAClub #lncRNA #CancerBiology
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Ana Tufegdzic Vidakovic @anatv.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Looking forward to presenting at the Cambridge RNA club again! If you are interested in gene regulation and around Cambridge, stop by!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Mark your calendars for the last in-person RNA club session of the academic year! 🗓️ June 26 | 🕓 5pm | 📍 @cambiochem.bsky.social Come for the science, stay for the great questions, and enjoy the pizza and drinks!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
From decoding histone readers to mapping transcription under DNA stress, @anatv.bsky.social has explored the epigenome from every angle. Now at @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social ,she’s uncovering how cells anticipate trouble on genes, and prepare RNA Pol II for the challenge. Don't miss her on June 26th
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Ever wondered how RNA polymerase II gears up to tackle obstacles on DNA? Turns out, cells have a preparation pathway, and it’s way cooler than we imagined! Join us and @anatv.bsky.social on June 26th to discover how Pol II gets battle-ready! 💥🧪 #RNAClub
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
What an inspiring RNA-packed afternoon! A huge thank you to @pdaphd.bsky.social and @agatsiou.bsky.social for two brilliant talks, and to everyone who joined us for a great session full of science, questions, and RNA excitement. Always a pleasure to spend the afternoon geeking out together!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
See you tonight RNA Enthusiasts! 😎
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Next Thursday we'll be hosting two fantastic talks by @pdaphd.bsky.social and @agatsiou.bsky.social 5-6 pm! Join us at @cambiochem.bsky.social for pizza, drinks and RNA discussion! 🤠🧬🍕
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
📣 Don’t miss our next RNA Club session on May 22nd 17h at @cambiochem.bsky.social with @agatsiou.bsky.social (@lancasteruni.bsky.social @blslancasteruni.bsky.social) She’ll reveal how RNA editing shapes immune regulation in health and disease. Don't miss this session full of science and pizza! 🍕🤓
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
With millions of Adenosine-to-Inosine editing sites across our RNAome, how does the immune system know where to act? Dr. Aikaterini Gatsiou (@agatsiou.bsky.social ) is decoding these hidden RNA signals to understand immune responses and pave the way for next-gen RNA therapeutics.
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
RNA isn’t just the messenger; it’s the master regulator of our immune system. From editing to epitranscriptomics, chemical changes in RNA help fine-tune our body’s defence. Curious how? Come explore the RNA landscape of immune defence with us! 🧬🛡️ #RNA #Immunology #Epitranscriptomics
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
🗓️ Save the date! Join the next RNA Club on May 22nd at @cambiochem.bsky.social to hear Dr. Paul Donlin-Asp unpack the molecular choreography of local protein synthesis at synapses. Brainy science, live Q&A and pizza! come geek out with us! 🧠✨ #CambridgeRNA
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
🎯 Understanding where, when, and why neurons make proteins locally is key to unlocking the secrets of learning and memory. Dr. Paul Donlin-Asp ’s research reveals how mRNA transport and translation are finely tuned at synapses. 🧬🧠 Don’t miss this cutting-edge science! #RNA #BrainResearch
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
🧠✨ Ever wonder how your brain adapts, learns, and remembers? It’s not just magic, it’s local protein synthesis at neuronal connections! Synapses are tiny hubs of activity, where new proteins are made on-site to support brain plasticity. #Neuroscience #RNA
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Next Thursday we are hosting a virtual RNA Club with Adam Cawte and Isaia Berbieri! Please join us for some cool RNA talks 😎🧬 Checkout our other threads for a little sneak preview 👀 Thank you to our sponsors @rnasociety.bsky.social and Lexogen !
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
(3/3) 🗓️ Join us for the next RNA Club on April 10th 17h (Zoom) to hear Dr. Isaia Barbieri unravel the role of mRNA 5’-cap trimethylation in AML. Cutting-edge science, engaging discussion. Don’t miss it! 🔗 #RNAClub #cancerbiology #RNAmodification @cambiochem.bsky.social
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
(2/3) Cancer cells rewire metabolism to survive, and epitranscriptomics is emerging as a key player! Understanding how mRNA modifications like TGS1-mediated cap trimethylation impact leukemia could unlock new therapeutic strategies. Don’t miss this deep dive!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
(1/3) What if tiny chemical modifications on mRNA could tip the balance between life and death… for cancer cells? 🔥 Discover how mRNA 5’-cap trimethylation fuels oxidative phosphorylation in acute myeloid leukaemia, and why it matters! 👀 #Epitranscriptomics #RNA #CancerResearch
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Science, imaging and ... X chromosome inactivation! Join us at the 10th April RNA Club to hear Dr Adam Cawte (@oxfordbiochemistry.bsky.social) unveil a powerful new method to track nuclear RNAs like Xist. 🗓️Don't miss this session on zoom!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Inside the nucleus, lncRNAs act as molecular architects, shaping gene expression and chromatin landscapes. But tracking them in action? That's the tricky part! Cutting edge imaging techniques are revealing how RNAs like Xist spread and silence genes, reshaping our understanding of epigenetics!
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
The X-chromosome holds a fascinating secret, one of its copies in female cells is completely silenced! But how does this happen? 🤯A mystery lncRNA called Xist spreads across the chromosome, shutting it down like a molecular off switch. Still, there's so much we don't know👀 #xist #RNA #GeneRegulation
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors @rnasociety.bsky.social, Lexogen, IDT, and Cambridge Biosciences for supporting this session! 🙌 Thanks to you, we can fuel great science with great pizza! 🍕 📅 Next up: Join us on April 10th on Zoom for another exciting session! Stay tuned! #CambridgeRNAClub
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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
What a night at RNA Club! 🔬✨ Packed room, groundbreaking science, and a networking session buzzing with ideas, laughter, and 🍕! Huge thanks to Kevin Weeks & Alessandro Bonetti for their fantastic talks. Can’t wait for more RNA discoveries ahead!
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