Dr. Natoya Peart did her undergraduate degree at Yale University where she majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. She followed that up with a doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the MD Anderson UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in the lab of Dr. Eric Wagner, where she characterized the 3′ end formation […]
About CASTL The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) is a national non-profit organization and Canada’s biomanufacturing training partner, dedicated to developing skilled talent to drive the country’s thriving biomanufacturing sector. With state-of-the-art, GMP-simulated facilities from coast to coast (in Charlottetown, PE; Montreal QC, and Vancouver, BC), CASTL delivers hands-on, […]
Wrap up written by Dr. Farnaz Mansouri-Noori TREnD 2025: RNA Community Connects Across Canada and Beyond This July, the Toronto RNA Enthusiasts’ Day (TREnD) held its 9th annual meeting, bringing together RNA researchers, trainees, and advocates in a unique hybrid format. Spanning two days—a virtual showcase on July 10 and an in-person program on July […]
Originally from Ottawa, Dr. Choquet did her undergraduate degree in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the Université de Montréal and her Ph.D. in Human Genetics in the labs of Bernard Brais and Claudia Kleinman at McGill University. Her main project, which focused on a disorder caused by mutations in subunits of RNA […]
RNA Canada ARN is thrilled to share two RNA-themed escape games, created in collaboration with students at the University of Toronto at Scarborough, as part of their coursework with Dr. Aarthi Ashok. Undergraduate students in Dr. Ashok’s fourth-year Pathobiology of Human Disease course were asked to create online “escape game” type puzzles under the theme […]
Voting for the 2025 RNA Canada ARN Design contest is here! The winning image will be used on T-shirts and stickers available at the next RiboClub Meeting and other future RNA Canada ARN events. The Outreach Committee voted for the top 5 designs, which you can see by clicking here. You can click here to submit […]
Scientists from Canada and all over the world recently convened at the University of Lethbridge for the annual RiboWest conference (June 8th to 11th). RiboWest has been held in Western Canada since 2005., and the 2025 conference was organized by Drs. Dylan Girodat, Trushar Patel, Vineet Rathod, Stacey Wetmore and Jessica Willi. RiboWest 2025 had […]
We would like to congratulate Professor Trushar Patel, from the University of Lethbridge, who was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The Kings Charles III’s Coronation Medals are awarded for significant contributions to communities. Professor Trushar Patel was recognized for his research work aimed at understanding the communication events between viral nucleic acids and […]
On June 12th RNA Canada ARN is hosting the latest edition of our Virtual Career Panel Series. Time: Jun 12, 2025 12:30 PM America/Toronto Venue: Zoom. RNA Canada ARN members will receive an email invitation to register and a link to the Zoom meeting. To register click here. To join RNA Canada ARN, click here.
Attention RNA Artists! We have exciting news for the RNA Canada! The Outreach Committee is hosting a design contest for RNA-themed merchandise, which will be showcased at future RNA Canada ARN meetings and sold in the RNA Canada ARN online store. We invite you to submit your original RNA-inspired artwork to be featured on RNA […]