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. […]
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 […]
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) […]
Dear RNA Canada ARN Members, Please join us on Wednesday March 25th (3:00-4:30 PM EST/12:00-1:30 PM PST) for a virtual workshop to learn about establishing and maintaining inclusive research environments. Topics will be applicable to trainees and PIs, and involve interactive discussions. Registration is free for all RNA Canada ARN members (https://www.rnacanada.ca/etn/inclusive-approaches-to-recruitment-assessment-and-research-group-climates/). We hope to see […]
Thanks to everyone who participated in Monday’s RNA Canada ARN 2026 Annual General Meeting! It was wonderful to see so many friendly faces from our community gathered together; your support is what drives RNA Canada ARN forward! Election Results During the meeting, we elected five new members of our Board of Directors: Ontario Representative: Julie […]
Dear members of RNA Canada ARN, Please find attached the latest issue of the RNA Canada ARN newsletters, in English and French. In this issue: A letter from the President including thank you’s to our volunteers The RNA Canada ARN 2026 Annual General Meeting is January 12th! Building Canada’s first RNA Ecosystem Map RNA Canada […]
Dear RNA Canada ARN Members, The 2026 RNA Canada ARN Annual General Meeting will be held MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2026 FROM 12:30-2:30PM ET via Zoom. A Zoom link and agenda have been sent to RNA Canada ARN members. Check your email! This meeting serves as a yearly update on RNA Canada ARN’s accomplishments and future […]
RNA researchers from Canada and all over the world recently convened in Orford, QC for the 2025 RiboClub conference (September 21st to 25th, 2025). RiboClub reconvened after a one-year hiatus to accommodate the national RNA Canada ARN conference in Ottawa in 2024, and this year’s theme was “The Next Generation of RNA Innovation from Agriculture […]