We are extending the nomination deadline for the RNA Canada ARN awards! The deadline is now August 5th at 11:59 EST. These awards for the discovery, trainee, and volunteer of the year have prizes of $7 000, $2 000, and $1 000 respectively. For more information : www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...

We are extending the deadline for both poster abstract submission and registration for the tenth annual TREnD conference on August 20-21st. The new deadline is July 31, 2026. For more information : www.rnacanada.ca/trend-extend...

Reminder to submit nominations for the Moderna discovery, trainee, and volunteer of the year awards before July 31 ! For more information: www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...

RNA in Shorts 2026 Share your RNA story in 120 seconds or less Submission Deadline: September 11th, 2026 11:59 PM (EST) Submission guidelines: forms.gle/ysXVx5eQoRYh... All submitted videos will be featured on RNA Canada ARN Instagram and Youtube channels. $200 prize for the winning video !

We are excited to anounce that nominations for the RNA Canada ARN Moderna discovery, trainee, and volunteer of the year are now open. For more information on the nomination process : www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a... Nominations are due on July 31.

We're excited to be EXPRESSING ourselves at RNA society meeting in Montreal. Come find our table at the exhibition hall during the meeting ! We will also be hosting a BBQ Thursday May 22 from 5-8pm at the McGill campus west field ! Register here : www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

RNA Canada ARN, RNA Society, RiboClub, and IRCM Invite you to a BBQ!

Are you wondering how to spend your FREE EVENING on Thursday night (May 28) at the 2026 RNA Society Meeting? We've got your answer!RNA Canada ARN, the RNA Society, RiboClub, and IRCM have joined force...

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Sign up now to make like RNA with helicase and unwind at our BBQ on May 28 at 5-8pm at the McGill Campus West Field after RNA Society Meeting ! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

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Are you wondering how to spend your FREE EVENING on Thursday night (May 28) at the 2026 RNA Society Meeting? We've got your answer!Join RNA Canada ARN and friends for some Canadian Hospitality at our ...

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Lat day to order our T-Shirts to get them at RNA Society ! Get your shirt now before the oppurtunity splices away ! gametime.gearware.com/Shop/Store.a...

Our flash T-Shirt sale ends soon, much like RNA left on a room temperature lab bench ! gametime.gearware.com/Shop/Store.a...

RNA Canada ARN is excited to be at the 2026 RNA Society Meeting. We will be set up at a table in the exhibition hall! Stop by to talk with RNA Canada members, grab some free swag, and sign up to renew your membership. !

RNA Canada ARN will be hosting a BBQ on Thursday May 28 from 5-8pm at the McGill Campus West Field. Tickets are available for 10$. Everyone attending RNA Society Meeting 2026 is welcome to join for games, music, food, and RNA firends. Get your tickets now: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

RNA Canada ARN: BBQ

Are you wondering how to spend your FREE EVENING on Thursday night (May 28) at the 2026 RNA Society Meeting? We've got your answer!Join RNA Canada ARN and friends for some Canadian Hospitality at our ...

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RNA Canada ARN is having a flash sale for T-Shirts! The sale ends Friday to pick up your shirt at the RNA Society Meeting. Shirt pickup will be at the exhibition hall at the RNA Society meeting. Order our shirts now to show your Candian RNA pride: gametime.gearware.com/Shop/Store.a...

We are excited to anounce that the Spring 2026 newsletter for ARN Canada ARN is available to read: www.rnacanada.ca/the-rna-cana...

The RNA Canada ARN Spring 2026 Newsletter is here! - RNA Canada ARN

The Spring 2026 RNA Canada ARN newsletter is here, in English and French! In this issue: A message from the RNA Canada ARN president Announcing the new RNA Canada ARN Board members! Updates from the R...

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RNA Canada ARN is holding a virtual career panel on May 6, 2026 12:30-2:00 PM EST. Trainees are invited to join by registering here: rnacanada.wildapricot.org/event-6669457 For more information: www.rnacanada.ca/etn/rna-cana...

RNA Canada ARN is excited to announce an event in the Perspectives on RNA Panel Series! This event is open to ALL! To attend please REGISTER HERE: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... RNA Technologies in Plant Science & Agriculture Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 2:00 – 3:30 PM (CDT) / 3:00 – 4:30 (EDT)

Join us on March 25th from 3:00–4:00 PM EST for an information session on "Inclusive Approaches to Recruitment, Assessment, and Research Group Climates". Registration is free for RNA Canada ARN members. www.rnacanada.ca/etn/inclusiv...

Congratulations to our new board members elected at yesterday's AGM: Ontario Representative: Julie Claycomb Québec Representative: Sherif Abou Elala At-large Representatives: Steve Whyard (Prairies), Pascale Legault (Québec), John Calarco (Ontario) www.rnacanada.ca/announcing-n...

Announcing New RNA Canada ARN Board Members! - RNA Canada ARN

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 dr...

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Reminder: Our annual general meeting will be held this upcoming Monday, January 12th from 12:30-2:30! Members should have received an agenda for this meeting as well as the Zoom link for this meeting by e-mail. www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...

RNA Canada ARN 2026 AGM: January 12th from 12:30 - 2:30 ET via Zoom - RNA Canada ARN

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 A...

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Save the date for our annual general meeting on January 12th, 2026 via Zoom! See the link below for more details👇 www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...

RNA Canada ARN 2026 AGM: January 12th from 12:30 - 2:30 ET via Zoom - RNA Canada ARN

Dear RNA Canada ARN Members, Please SAVE THE DATE for our 2026 RNA Canada ARN Annual General Meeting, to be held MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2026 FROM 12:30-2:30PM ET via Zoom. A Zoom link and additional in...

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RNA Canada ARN is seeking candidates for election to its Board of Directors. Five seats on the Board of Directors will be elected in January 2025: Two regional Directors – from Ontario and Quebec– and three at-large Directors from any geographical region of Canada. If you know a candidate 👇

Extended Deadline to Dec 8: Nominations for Directors on the Board of RNA Canada ARN - RNA Canada ARN

The Nomination Committee of RNA Canada ARN has extended the nomination deadline for positions on the Board of Directors to December 8th. The Nomination Committee of RNA Canada ARN is seeking qualified...

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Next week! New Perspectives on RNA session on RNA-based therapeutics Featuring Elisabeth Gardiner, Ph.D. — CSO, Tevard Biosciences @hastingslab.bsky.social — Professor University of Michigan @omarfkhan.bsky.social — Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

For their first edition, the Moderna–RNA Canada RNA Awards recognized three inspiring figures in #RNA research and engagement. Discovery of the Year: Understanding how neurons survive stress - Award presented to Prof. Maria Vera Ugalde, McGill University - at the annual Riboclub meeting.

We are incredibly proud to be presenting for the first year the Moderna-RNA Canada Awards. These awards recognize groundbreaking research and contributions to the vibrant RNA community in Canada.

Another successful edition of the Riboclub is almost finishing. This year was a special year in Orford after last year's meeting in Ottawa.

Before we start full-on Riboclub posting, we'd like to encourage you to read our latest researcher profile, on University of Waterloo professor Natoya Peart! A story of perseverance and love for RNA. www.rnacanada.ca/researcher-h...

Researcher Highlight: Natoya Peart - RNA Canada ARN

Dr. Natoya Peart did her undergraduate degree at Yale University where she majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. She followed that up with a doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology...

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Headed to Magog for the Riboclub 2025 Annual Meeting later this month! Excited to hear what’s new in RNA biology and connect with colleagues from across Canada and beyond. Come say hi! @rnacanada.bsky.social #BiologyConference #RNABiology

Read our most recent researcher highlight on Dr. Karine Choquet, assistant professor at Université de Sherbrooke and an expert on RNA splicing and maturation! www.rnacanada.ca/researcher-h...

Researcher Highlight: Karine Choquet - RNA Canada ARN

Originally from Ottawa, Dr. Choquet did her undergraduate degree in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the Université de Montréal and her Ph.D. in Human Genetics in the labs of B...

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RNA Canada ARN is thrilled to share two RNA-themed escape games, created in collaboration with students at the University of Toronto at Scarborough, as part of their coursework with Dr. Aarthi Ashok! www.rnacanada.ca/rna-canada-a...

RNA Canada ARN Online Escape Games! - RNA Canada ARN

RNA Canada ARN is thrilled to share two RNA-themed escape games, created in collaboration with students at the University of Toronto at Scarborough, as part of their coursework with Dr. Aarthi Ashok. ...

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Scientists from Canada and all over the world recently convened at the University of Lethbridge for the annual RiboWest conference (June 8th to 11th). Read our wrap up written up by Mark Bayfield, Jessica Willi, & @trushar7.bsky.social www.rnacanada.ca/ribowest-202...

RNA Canada is incredibly proud to sponsor a Patient Advocacy Panel which will take place on Thu July 11th 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (ET) in Toronto at the SickKids Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning. It will also be made available online to RNA Canada members! www.rnacanada.ca/etn/trend-rn...