Buffalo RNA Symposium 2025

June 11, 2025
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Gaylord Cary Conference Hall, Research Studies Center
Buffalo, NY

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Please note, a registration fee is required for symposium attendees. Registration is $60 for Faculty and $30 for all Students/Postdocs/Scientists/Staff. 
Registration closes on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Stand of RNA

The Buffalo RNA Symposium will showcase the latest advancements in RNA research across the basic, translational, and clinical sciences. The event will feature groundbreaking discoveries from renowned keynote speakers, local and regional RNA biologists leading innovative research programs, as well as emerging trainees in RNA biology.

Meeting details

Join us on June 11 for the Buffalo RNA Symposium! This event will showcase the latest advancements in RNA research across the basic, translational, and clinical sciences. Hear about groundbreaking discoveries from renowned speakers, local and regional RNA biologists leading innovative research programs, as well as emerging trainees in RNA biology.

RNA is a central determinant of gene regulation, playing critical roles in human health and diseases. The RNA life cycle is highly intricate, involving diverse RNA binding factors and regulatory signals that influence RNA synthesis, modification, processing, localization, structure, turnover, and translation. While recent advances have deepened our understanding of these complex RNA processes, the molecular mechanisms underlying these pathways, how they shape RNA function, and their effects on clinical outcomes are still being uncovered.

Topics covered

MRN Translation, Regulatory Non-Coding RNAs, RNA in Diseases, RNA Modifications, RNA Processing, RNA Protein Interactions, RNA Stability and Quality Control, RNA Structures, RNA Therapeutics

Agenda

Coming soon!

Keynote speakers

Julia Claycomb, PhD
Molecular Genetics
University of Toronto
Kristian Baker, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences
Case Western Reserve University
Shu-Bing Qian, PhD
James Jamison Professor, Division of Nutritional Sciences
Cornell University

Scientific Organizers

Xuhang Liu, PhD
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Veena Prahlad, PhD, MSC
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sarah Walker, PhD
University at Buffalo
Monica Pillon, PhD
University at Buffalo

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Gaylord Cary Conference Hall, Research Studies Center 
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York 14263

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Travel information

By air: Roswell Park is located in the beautiful Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, just 9 miles from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and only 1 mile from downtown Buffalo, NY.

By car: Drive to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (665 Elm St, Buffalo, NY 14263) 1 mile from downtown Buffalo.

Lodging

Host hotel: Wyndham Garden Hotel
Address: 125 High St., Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: 877-999-3223
Conference room rate: $126.00/night plus tax. Must be reserved by May 10, 2025.
Group/Block Code: 2025 Buffalo RNA, 061025RNA

Parking

Parking will be available at the Roswell Park Ramp located on Carlton Street across from the main entrance of the hospital. Additional parking will be available at the 589 Ellicott Street Lot located between Goodell and North Oak across the street from Ulrich’s.

Abstract submission

We invite you to submit a poster abstract to be presented during the 2025 Buffalo RNA Symposium. Please limit your abstract to 300 words or less. Our abstract system and poster session are "retreat style". We will print your abstract in our printed program books only, not on the meeting website.

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Six (6) to twelve (12) abstracts will be chosen for presentation during the symposium.

The poster size will be 3.5' x 3.5'. A poster board an easel will be available in the foyer of the Research Studies Center. You will be assigned a poster number to hang your poster upon arrival. Please check-in at the registration desk.

Abstracts are due by midnight on April 30, 2025.

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