26th RiboClub Meeting, September 21–25, 2025
Dear RNA Canada ARN members,
We are thrilled to invite you to the 26th RNA Canada: RiboClub Meeting, taking place at the Hotel Chéribourg, Magog, Quebec, Canada, from September 21–25, 2025. This annual gathering represents the premier event for RNA researchers in Canada and beyond, offering a vibrant platform to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the latest breakthroughs in RNA biology and technology.
Why Attend the RiboClub Meeting?
- World-Class Science: This year’s meeting will spotlight the Colorado RNA community, with sessions covering RNA processing, translation, viruses and immunology, RNA therapeutics, non-coding RNAs, and computational biology.
- Distinguished Speakers: Keynotes include Wendy Gilbert (Yale), Tom Cech (Colorado), Manny Ares (UCSC), John Mattick (Garvan Institute), Gene Yeo (UCSD) and Stephen Scaringe (Dharmacon founder), plus an outstanding lineup of invited speakers.
- Present Your Work: Share your research by submitting an abstract for a talk, flash talk and poster by June 30th.
- Support for Trainees: Students and postdocs can apply for travel awards (deadline: June 8th), making it easier than ever to participate.
- Networking & Community: Meet leading scientists, connect with peers, and build collaborations in a welcoming and dynamic environment.
- Special Industry-Focused Day: Participate in the “Academic–Industry” day for unique opportunities for startups, established companies and agencies to network, share expertise, and forge partnerships.
Celebrate Excellence in RNA Research
Two major awards showcasing the best in Canadian RNA science will be presented at the meeting:
- The Blue Jacket Award honours exceptional service to the Canadian RNA community. Celebrate the achievements of your colleagues and be inspired by their dedication! Nominations for this award are accepted until May 16th.
- The RNA Canada Discovery of the Year Award recognizes a groundbreaking RNA discovery by a Canadian researcher or team with a $7,000 cash prize and commemorative plaque.
Exclusive Savings for RNA Canada ARN Members
RNA Canada ARN members benefit from significant discounts on meeting registration! For example, trainee members save up to CAD 366 and academic members save up to CAD 500 on early bird registration compared to non-members. These savings can offset the cost of your membership and are available for all registration categories. Don’t miss out on these savings when planning your attendance!
Registration is now open! Secure early bird pricing by registering before June 30th.
We look forward to seeing you at RiboClub 2025!
The Organizing Committee:
Dr. Sherif Abou Elela, Dr. Olivia Rissland, Dr. Robert Batey, Dr Jay Hesselberth, Dr Hosna Jabbari, Dr. Michelle Scott, Dr. Arvind Mer, Dr. Mathieu Flamand, Dr. Éric Massé, Dr Steve Whyard, Dr Jonathan Perreault
You can download a PDF of the event poster here and view the full scheduled program here.
