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Galway RNA Research Cluster

@galwayrna.bsky.social
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Multi-disciplinary research consortium at the University of Galway, Ireland, aiming to improve the basic understanding of disease pathology and to develop novel RNA therapies, focusing on endogenous and synthetic RNA molecules.

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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We’re wrapping up the day with fantastic flash talks from early-career researchers in the Cluster — Caomhan Lyons, Giulia Bonifazio, Clara Sanz, and Daniel McGonigle. Thank you everyone for coming and making the day so inspiring 🧬👏 #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
And we continued with great talks from Kevin Ryan on using RNA-seq of patient-derived fibroblasts to study CAF heterogeneity, and Karen presenting miRKatDB and miRKatAI, an AI-powered platform for miRNA research. #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
After a caffeine boost ☕ we kicked off our Data Science in RNA session! Guest speaker @evacaamano.bsky.social showed how spatial transcriptomics with NanoString GeoMx uncovers key features of adenomyosis — fascinating work! #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Now RNA in Diseases session! Great talks from Sara Melija on ER–mitochondrial contact sites in Rett syndrome, Elan McCarthy on the bioinformatic research of the DLK-DIO3 genomic region in breast cancer, and Kasia Whysall on oximiRs in muscle wasting. #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Great talks in our first “RNA in Regeneration” session! Wonderful insights from guest speaker @varechavala.bsky.social on therapeutic oligos from bench to bedside, and excellent presentations from Manon Jammes, Bahareh Estiri, and Lara Rguez Loving the science today! 🧬 #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We’re all set up — rain and all 🌧️ — for the Galway RNA Research Cluster Day. Can’t wait to see you, in person or online! 🧬 #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Reminder: the Galway RNA Research Cluster Day is this week — 11 Dec! 🧬 Exciting talks, flash sessions & networking ahead. Looking forward to seeing you in person or online! #GalwayRNAResearchCluster @uniofgalway.bsky.social
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Thank you to Ciara for such a great introduction to automated image analysis using FIJI — a clear, practical and engaging session. Always a pleasure to see our community learning together! 🧬💻 #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Remember! If you're interested in automated image analysis, join our workshop tomorrow at 12 pm! 💻🧬 Hope to see you there! #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Our next Skill Workshop is next Friday! Introduction to Automated Image Analysis with Ciara Pagden 🧫💻 🗓️ 28 Nov | 12–1 PM #GalwayRNAResearchCluster @uniofgalway.bsky.social Details below 👇
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Still haven’t registered or submitted your abstract for the Galway RNA Research Cluster Day? ⏳Deadline this Thursday — last chance! We’ll also have an ECR Flash Talk Session for those who want to present 💫 Hope to see you there! #GalwayRNAResearchCluster @uniofgalway.bsky.social
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Thanks to Chao for an insightful talk on the role of microRNAs in cancer cachexia, and to Apurva for a great Journal Club on exosomal miR-210-3p in triple-negative breast cancer. Lovely presentations and discussions all around! 👏🧬☕ #GalwayRNAResearchCluster #RNA
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
📢 Reminder — it’s today! Research Seminar & Journal Club | 12–1 pm | River Room AS203 / hybrid #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
This Friday (14 Nov), join us for our next Research Seminar & Journal Club! 🎙️ Chao Su — microRNAs in cancer cachexia 📘 Apurva Jagateri — exosomal miR-210-3p in triple-negative breast cancer Coffee, pastries & great science await! 🧬 #GalwayRNAResearchCluster @uniofgalway.bsky.social
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
We’re excited to announce the Galway RNA Research Cluster Day🧬! 📅 11th December | Human Biology Building -Hybrid event Guest speakers: Prof. @varechavala.bsky.social (Biobizkaia HRI) and Dr. @evacaamano.bsky.social (Liverpool) Registration & abstract submissions now open! #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Don’t miss tomorrow’s Skill Workshop on Single-cell RNA-seq Analysis 🧬 Join us in person or online! 🕛 12–1 PM | AS203 River Room #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Want to learn how to get started with single-cell RNA-seq analysis? 🧬 Join our next Skill Workshop, Friday, 24th October, organised by the #GalwayRNAResearchCluster. Don’t miss the chance to boost your research skills! 💡
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
We’re continuing our Research Talks & Topic Overview sessions this Friday! 📅 Join us on 10th October for another great discussion from the #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Fantastic talk today by PhD student Chao Su (@kasiawhysall.bsky.social ’s lab) in the REMEDI seminar series on microRNAs in cancer cachexia. Big ideas in small molecules 🧬! #REMEDIGalway #CancerResearch #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Don't miss our first session of the academic year, today at 12 noon!
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
We’re excited to announce that our Research Talks & Journal Club sessions are back! 📅 Join us on Friday, 26th September for the first session! #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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KasiaWhysall @kasiawhysall.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Delighted to share the work from Karen and Jacopo on a multi-agent AI tool to support microRNA research arxiv.org/abs/2508.08331 @galwayrna.bsky.social @react-enlight.bsky.social
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miRKatAI: An Integrated Database and Multi-agent AI system for microRNA Research
MicroRNAs (miRs) are robust regulators of gene expression, implicated in most biological processes. microRNAs predominantly downregulate the expression of genes post-transcriptionally and each miR is ...
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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
🎉 Calling all RNA Society members! 🎉 Get creative for the 2025 RNA Day Art & Baking Contests! 🎨🍰 💸 Prizes sponsored by @genscript.bsky.social, exclusive industry sponsor of this exciting event. #RNA #WorldRNAday #RNASociety #GenScript #RNASocietyRNADayContests
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All-Ireland RNA club @irishrna.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Only 2 more sleeps until our annual All-Ireland RNA club meeting! We can't wait to welcome to Irish RNA researcher community back to @maynoothuniversity.ie. @rnasociety.bsky.social #RNASalon @martinaschroeder.bsky.social @researchireland.ie
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All-Ireland RNA club @irishrna.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Final call to register (for free) for our scientific meeting on the 13th of June @maynoothuniversity.ie! All Ireland-based researchers with an interest in RNA are welcome to join us. Late abstracts for posters can be accepted. @rnasociety.bsky.social #RNAsalon
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All-Ireland RNA club @irishrna.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Our annual meeting will be held at Maynooth University on the 13th of June, registration is still possible through the link below. If you are an RNA researcher based on the island of Ireland, consider joining us!
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Meet the Researcher: Dr Meadhbh Brennan is a Galway University Foundation Senior Research Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. #GalwayRNAResearchCluster #tissueengineering #MSCs #ExtracellularVesicles #biomaterials
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Meet the Researcher: Dr Pilib Ó Broin, Assistant Professor in #Bioinformatics within the School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences #GalwayRNAResearchCluster #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics #MachineLearning
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
@kasiawhysall.bsky.social discusses #senescence and #senolytics in relation to understanding and treating age-related diseases, in this article by the Irish Examiner. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
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Can targeting 'zombie' cells really slow down ageing?
Zombie cells are a hot topic in the scientific community, with groundbreaking research being conducted worldwide to find ways to halt their damaging and inflammatory effects
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Meet the Researcher: Dr Daniel O’Toole, a Senior Lecturer in Lung Regenerative Medicine #GalwayRNAResearchCluster #mRNA #genetherapy #stemcells
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Tomorrow, @galwayrna.bsky.social will host the All-Ireland RNA Club Spring seminar, all welcome - hybrid format, looking forward to great talks and scientific discussions @uniofgalwaycmnhs.bsky.social
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
This Friday the Galway RNA Research Cluster and the All-Ireland RNA club will host RNA seminar, all welcome - hybrid format. We look forward to great talks @ruaslab.bsky.social @martinaschroeder.bsky.social
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Meet the Researcher: Dr Linda Howard, Lecturer in cellular therapies at the Regenerative Medicine Institute #GalwayRNAResearchCluster #interferingRNA #microRNA #glialscar #spinalcordinjury
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
We are delighted to be hosting the next All-Ireland RNA Club event on 14th March! Registration and abstract submission is open. All welcome. @rnasociety.bsky.social @lexogen
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Meet the Researcher: Dr Brian McDonagh, Lecturer in Physiology #GalwayRNAResearchCluster #redox #aging #skeletalmuscle #RNAi
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Meet the Researcher: Dr Cynthia Coleman, Lecturer in Cellular Manufacturing and Therapy in the Regenerative Medicine Institute #GalwayRNAResearchCluster #diabetes #osteopathy #mesenchymalstemcells
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
We are looking forward to this All-Ireland RNA club seminar from Dr Kasia Whysall, who leads the Galway RNA Research Cluster!
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Meet the Researcher: Dr Róisín Dwyer, Associate Professor in Translational Science #GalwayRNAResearchCluster #breastcancer #microRNA #cellcommunication
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Meet the Researcher: Professor Thomas Ritter, Professor of Medicine and lead of Restore Vision #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Meet the Researcher: Dr Kasia Whysall, Associate Professor and lead of the Galway RNA Research Cluster.
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Galway RNA Research Cluster @galwayrna.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Happy New Year from the Galway RNA Research Cluster. We are a multi-disciplinary consortium of researchers at the University of Galway, Ireland. Look out for our ‘Meet the Researcher’ posts over the next few weeks to find out more about what we do! #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
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