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Galway RNA Research Cluster
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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.
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
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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
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! 💡
October 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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! 💡
October 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We’re continuing our Research Talks & Topic Overview sessions this Friday!
📅 Join us on 10th October for another great discussion from the #GalwayRNAResearchCluster
October 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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
October 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Don't miss our first session of the academic year, today at 12 noon!
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
September 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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
September 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Reposted by Galway RNA Research Cluster
🎉 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
July 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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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
June 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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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
June 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Reposted by Galway RNA Research Cluster
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!
May 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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
May 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Meet the Researcher: Dr Pilib Ó Broin, Assistant Professor in #Bioinformatics within the School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
#GalwayRNAResearchCluster #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics #MachineLearning
April 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
@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...
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
www.irishexaminer.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Meet the Researcher: Dr Daniel O’Toole, a Senior Lecturer in Lung Regenerative Medicine
#GalwayRNAResearchCluster #mRNA #genetherapy #stemcells
March 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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
March 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
March 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Meet the Researcher: Dr Linda Howard, Lecturer in cellular therapies at the Regenerative Medicine Institute
#GalwayRNAResearchCluster #interferingRNA #microRNA #glialscar #spinalcordinjury
March 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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
February 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Meet the Researcher: Dr Brian McDonagh, Lecturer in Physiology
#GalwayRNAResearchCluster #redox #aging #skeletalmuscle #RNAi
February 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Meet the Researcher: Dr Cynthia Coleman, Lecturer in Cellular Manufacturing and Therapy in the Regenerative Medicine Institute #GalwayRNAResearchCluster #diabetes #osteopathy #mesenchymalstemcells
February 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We are looking forward to this All-Ireland RNA club seminar from Dr Kasia Whysall, who leads the Galway RNA Research Cluster!
Excited to host Dr Kasia Whysall for the first online seminar of the All-Ireland RNA club this Friday, 31st of January, 1-2pm.
January 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Meet the Researcher: Dr Róisín Dwyer, Associate Professor in Translational Science
#GalwayRNAResearchCluster #breastcancer #microRNA #cellcommunication
January 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM