RNA Canada ARN Board of Director member and McGill University’s Chair of the Department of Biochemistry, Dr. Thomas Duchaine, recently gave an exciting podcast with Dr. Ramy Saleh on the future of mRNA cancer vaccines. These new technologies represent a major RNA-based technological advance that will become an important new class of personalized cancer therapy. […]
RNA Canada ARN, in partnership with Moderna, is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 RNA Canada ARN Moderna Awards. Each awardee received a cash prize and a commemorative plaque that was presented at the Gala Awards dinner of the RNA Canada ARN: RiboClub conference (Oct 4th-7th, Cheribourg, QC). RNA Canada ARN’s […]
Congratulations to Université de Montréal RNA biologist Dr. Alain Moreau on a major translational research milestone. The FDA has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to ScolimiR-3D, a novel microRNA-based blood test developed from research led by Dr. Moreau and colleagues at the Viscogliosi Laboratory in Molecular Genetics of Musculoskeletal Diseases. The assay measures a panel of […]
Dr. Ina Anreiter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Her lab investigates how gene-regulatory processes shape behavioural diversity, plasticity, and health across the lifespan. Using Drosophila, her group integrates genetics, molecular biology, behavioural assays, transcriptomics, and computational biology to understand how genes, experience, and […]
Toronto RNA Enthusiasts’ Day has extended their registration and poster deadline to July 31st! The tenth annual Toronto RNA Enthusiasts Day (TREnD) will encompass two days of RNA-related talks by trainees across multiple model genetic and biochemical systems. This year, we are proud to be a part of the RNA Canada ARN network again, and […]
Share your RNA story in 120 seconds or less! 🧬 We invite all RNA Canada members to create a short video showcasing what excites them about RNA through science communication, research, creativity or their own scientific journey. Entries may be submitted individually or as a team! Your video could feature: An RNA concept (e.g., RNA […]
The deadline for nominations has been extended to August 5, 2026, 11:59 EST Recognizing researchers shaping the future of Canadian RNA research View 2025 recipients (click here) (A PDF of this announcement can be found here) (1) RNA Canada ARN’s Moderna Discovery of the Year Award The RNA Canada ARN Discovery of the Year Award recognizes […]
The Spring 2026 RNA Canada ARN newsletter is here, in English and French! In this issue: A message from the RNA Canada ARN president Announcing the new RNA Canada ARN Board members! Updates from the RNA Canada ARN committees Researcher Highlight: Dr. Ryan Hili RNA Society 2026 is in Montreal! RNA Canada ARN will be […]
Researcher Highlight: Ryan Hili Dr. Ryan Hili is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at York University, where his research focuses on nucleic acid chemical biology. His group is particularly interested in how the intrinsic properties of nucleic acids can be harnessed to create functional molecules and to probe biological systems. Ryan completed […]
RNA Canada ARN is excited to announce two upcoming events in the Perspectives in RNA & Virtual Career Panel Series, only for RNA Canada ARN members! EVENT 1 Perspectives on RNA: RNA Technologies in Plant Science & Agriculture Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 (virtual session) 2:00 – 3:30 PM (CDT) / 3:00 – 4:30 (EDT) […]