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

The RNA Institute, University at Albany
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
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.

#UAlbany #EndowedProfessor
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@ualbanybiology.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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.

#AcademicLaureate #ualbanycitizenlaureate #UAlbany
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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.
@myotonicstrong.bsky.social #myotonicdystrophyawareness
September 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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
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?

#myotonicDystrophy
#myotonicDystrophyAwareness
September 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Their support and this funding enabled these talented young trainees to receive a hands-on research experience at the RNA Institute to advance collaborative learning in RNA science and bioinformatics, while also providing valuable mentorship and career development opportunities.
August 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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
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
📢 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
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
Check out these exciting summer camps for high school students offered by UAlbany Biology department!
March 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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
Stand up Science rally in Albany, NY!
March 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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
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
#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
Apply Now to participate in the 2025 Bioinformatics Summer Camp for High School Students.

Early application deadline: February 1, 2025 (for reduced price)

For more info, see the link
www.albany.edu/rna/2025-hig...
January 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New Cover feature from Chandrasekaran lab in ACS Chemical Biology.

Article link: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
December 20, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Application Now Open for the 2025 NSF REU program at the RNA Institute. Visit the link in the bio for more information about the program.

#undergraduate #summerinternship @albany.edu
December 16, 2024 at 9:12 PM