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Training the next generation of RNA researchers in basic and translational science

The RNA Institute, University at Albany
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Super Excited to share this news!
Governor Hochul has announced a $50 million capital investment to expand State University of New York at Albany's RNA Institute.

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Governor Hochul Announces $50 Million Capital Investment to Expand State University of New York at Albany’s RNA Institute
Governor Hochul announced a $50 million capital investment by New York State to expand the State University of New York at Albany’s RNA Institute.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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So many cheers, smiles, and wishes to celebrate our Director Andy Berglund on receiving UAlbany Citizen Laureate award, and the reel is capped with sweetest wishes from his family :)
Congratulations Andy!
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October 31, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Celebrating Thomas Begley with messages from those who know him best as he received University at Albany Williams-Raycheff Endowed Professorship from President Havidán Rodríguez today. Congratulations Tom!

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October 30, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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We are proud to celebrate Professor Thomas Begley's appointment as the William-Raycheff Endowed Professor. The recognition will be awarded during the University at Albany President's Fall University Address tomorow.

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October 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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We're proud to share and congratulate Dr. Andy Berglund, recipient of the UAlbany Citizen Laureate Award! A well-deserved recognition to his leadership, mentorship, and his contributions to RNA research.

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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Check this opening for Asst Professor in Biological Sciences (Quantitative Systems Neuroscience)
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September 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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RNA Institute Researchers Receive NIH Funding to Investigate Fatal Genetic Disorder
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RNA Institute Researchers Receive NIH Funding to Investigate Fatal Genetic Disorder
UAlbany scientists at the RNA Institute are seeking to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive disease. Kaalak Reddy’s team was recently awarded $420,000 from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Nationa...
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September 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Landmarks light up green for Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
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Landmarks light up green for Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — In recognition of International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day, landmarks across the state, including Empire State Plaza, were illuminat
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September 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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In honor of International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day (Sept15), these buildings will be lighting up in Green.
If you are near any of these buildings and happen to see them, please share a photo with us and/or share with us here and tag us.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of adult muscular dystrophy. Join us to spread awareness about #myotonicDystrophy on September 15!
September 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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We are joining hands with @myotonicstrong.bsky.social to raise awareness of myotonic dystrophy this month. Did you know that September 15 is the International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day?

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September 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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RNA Day - A celebration of our summer highlights, featuring students exploring RNA research, Inaugural hashtag#CERRT 'SPARK' award, connecting with our virtual summer bioinformatics trainees.
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UAlbany Celebrates World RNA Day, Student Research and New Projects Enabled by Empire AI
The RNA Institute welcomed over 200 attendees to its annual “World RNA Day” celebration. Festivities included lab tours and research presentations to showcase how studying RNA’s structure, function an...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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A big thanks to @sunyofficial.bsky.social Chancellor John B King Jr and the fabulous team at the Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund for supporting student researchers from across SUNY campuses during the summer so that they could participate in our summer programs @johnbkingjr.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Excited to share that we've been awarded NIH S10 grant!
LUMICKS C-Trap coming soon to the #RNAinstitute
July 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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📢 Big News!

We are thrilled to share that The RNA Institute has been awarded $1.8 million through the renewal of our NIH Training Grant to support the RNA Fellows

#NIH #TrainingGrant #UAlbany #RNAresearch
July 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Want to know about the future of RNA research and the training opportunities offered at the RNA institute? Visit the
@ualbany table at the SOTU Campus Showcase at The Egg and discover how #RNAresearch and #AI innovation are shaping tomorrow's science-today!
#UAlbanyAI #SOTU #CERRT
May 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Associate Professor Shenglong Zhang has recently received $1.6 million from the National Human Genome Research Institute. This funding will help advance his lab's innovative RNA sequencing technology, in partnership with researchers at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social and @utah.edu.
UAlbany Chemist Funded to Advance Search for RNA’s ‘True’ Sequence
Shenglong Zhang is breaking new ground in understanding how RNA shapes health, with a focus on sequencing RNA modifications that give rise to disease. Zhang recently received $1.6 million from the Nat...
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January 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Join me tomorrow, May 8th, at 4:30 PM at UAlbany for a discussion of my memoir, which dives into the challenges of balancing science and motherhood!

Hope to see you all there!

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May 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Congratulations Leah Punnoose and all the winners!
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#ChandrasekaranLab #RNAtrainee
Making Memories: Chancellor's Award Winners Share Their Favorite UAlbany Moments
Eight winners of the 2025 Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence reflect on the UAlbany careers.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Check out these exciting summer camps for high school students offered by UAlbany Biology department!
March 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Dr. Subodh Mishra (BerglundLab) presented his work entitled "Identification of Enzymatically Modified Isoquercitrin (EMIQ) as a Therapeutic Candidate for Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 " during the MDAorg Clinical & Scientific Conference in Dallas, Texas.
#MDA #Neuromuscular
March 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Stand up Science rally in Albany, NY!
March 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Our researchers showing their support to #RareDiseaseDay2025
Did you know that there are 300 million individuals worldwide are living with a rare disease?
More than 6000 rare diseases are identified.
February 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Today (Feb 28, 2025) is #RareDiseaseDay!
RNA research plays a crucial role in many rare diseases, to learn about our work on rare diseases check out our page. #RareDiseaseDay2025
February 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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#MyotonicDystrophy Symposium to discuss the latest advancements in newborn screening and sequencing. Today a team of academic scientists, clinicians, health professionals and industry researchers held a discussion on unlocking the future of early diagnosis of DM @myotonicstrong.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM