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Welcome to the University of Virginia Center for RNA Science and Medicine!

The Center for RNA Science and Medicine serves as a collaborative hub for top-tier researchers hailing from academia, industry, and various institutions. Equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation facilities, our RNA center is pivotal in driving novel frontiers in human health through RNA research. Focusing on the development and dissemination of cutting edge tools, analytics, and early-stage discoveries, we are dedicated to propelling the advancement of RNA-based therapeutics and diagnostics. Nurturing the next generation of RNA scientists, fostering a vibrant and equitable environment for scientific inquiry and innovation. 

Current New & Upcoming Events

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RNA Center Inaugural Retreat 2025!

Boar's Head Resort

The RNA Center Spring Retreat is scheduled for Friday, March 28th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville. To confirm your attendance, please complete the registration form here.

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Muge Kuyumcu-Martinez

Muge Kuyumcu-Martinez, PhD, Researches Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Muge Kuyumcu-Martinez, PhD, a professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological P

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Ahmad Jomaa

In Beer Yeast, Scientists Find Potential Path to Starving Cancer

The discovery of a surprising way yeast used in brew beer can survive starvation could open door to new treatments for cancer.  

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