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
RNA Center Inaugural Retreat!
The Center for RNA Science and Medicine hosted its first research retreat, bringing together faculty, researchers, and students from across UVA to discuss groundbreaking developments in RNA research. This milestone event fostered collaboration, sparked new ideas, and highlighted the vibrant RNA research community at UVA.
Muge Kuyumcu-Martinez, PhD, Researches Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Muge Kuyumcu-Martinez, PhD, a professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological P
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.