Human Disease Research Underway

The RNA Institute at the University at Albany leverages a new paradigm for development and delivery of innovative medicines, vaccines and diagnostics. It brings together leading researchers from higher education and other institutions, and offers advanced facilities for RNA-based drug discovery.

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    Fanning excels on track and in lab

    Biology major Kathryn Fanning has expanded her CV to include a publication in the Journal of Neuroscience. She collaborated with researchers in UAlbany's RNA Institute and at the University of Virginia. Already on her CV are University Track and Field records at the mile and the 1000 meter distances. [more...]

  • RNA Institute given valuable molecule collection

    Sigma-Aldrich, a St. Louis-based life science and high technology company, has given the center about 200,000 molecules of several types of small RNAs, some for humans and some for mice. The company also provided funds for three symposiums and workshops over the next three years. [more..]

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    Scientific Advisory Board

    Six of the world’s leading RNA researchers have joined the Scientific Advisory Board for The RNA Institute. The elite group of scientists and investigators provide strategic guidance to the more than 50 affiliated researchers at the Institute.[more...]

    Employment Opportunities

    The RNA Institute is actively seeking candidates for a variety of positions within the Institute. [more...]