RNA Institute News

Ultra-Cheap, Sensitive DNA Nanoswitch Tech Developed for SARS-CoV-2 Detection

(September 11, 2020) Ultra-Cheap, Sensitive DNA Nanoswitch Tech Developed for SARS-CoV-2 Detection

What is COVID-19 Pooled Surveillance Testing?

(September 10th, 2020) COVID-19 Pooled Surveillance Testing is Underway.

Saliva Test for COVID-19: Researchers Enable Alternative to Nasal Swabs

(September 8th, 2020) Saliva Test for COVID-19: Researchers Enable Alternative to Nasal Swabs

Dr. Igor Lednev Interview

(September 4, 2020) The Scientist’s Channel interviews Dr. Igor Lednev.

A platform for low-cost and rapid detection of viral RNA

(September 4, 2020) A platform for low-cost and rapid detection of viral RNA

Awards

(September 2, 2020) Congratulations Amber Altrieth on your F31 award!

UAlbany Spearheads Pooled Saliva Testing on Students and Staff

(September 3, 2020) UAlbany Spearheads Pooled Saliva Testing on Students and Staff

The RNA Institute welcomes Dr. Cheryl P. Andam

(September 2020) The RNA Institute would like to welcome Dr. Cheryl P. Andam.

Chancellor Malatras Visits Campus to Unveil Pooled Surveillance Testing

(September 1, 2020) Chancellor Malatras Visits Campus to Unveil Pooled Surveillance Testing

UAlbany’s COVID-19 pooled testing will monitor thousands on campus

(August 26, 2020) UAlbany’s COVID-19 pooled testing will monitor thousands on campus

New drool-based tests are replacing the dreaded coronavirus nasal swab

(August 24, 2020) New drool-based tests are replacing the dreaded coronavirus nasal swab

The RNA Institute 2019-2020 Annual Report

(September, 2020) Check out the RNA Institute 2019-2020 Annual Report

The Conversation: Summer Fellows Research COVID-19

(August 14, 2020) Dr. Andy Berglund and 3 Summer Fellows sit down with Paul Grondahl from the NYS Writers Institute for The Conversation.

RNA Fellows Program

(August 7, 2020) The RNA Institute welcomes the 6th cohort of RNA Fellows for the Ph.D. training program in RNA science.

RNA Institute Fellowship program steps up to fight COVID-19 and its impact on education

(August 3, 2020) RNA Institute Fellowship program steps up to fight COVID-19 and its impact on education

RNA Institute researchers develop a novel method for diagnosing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

(July 16, 2020) RNA Institute researchers develop a novel method for diagnosing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

DNA nanoswitches respond to RNA degrading enzymes, with applications in biosensing and molecular computing

(July 22, 2020) DNA nanoswitches respond to RNA degrading enzymes, with applications in biosensing and molecular computing

Prestigious Nature article published using UAlbany RNA Technology and Expert

ALBANY, N.Y. (July 2020)
Prestigious Nature article published using UAlbany RNA Technology and Expert

New Center for Myotonic Dystrophy Research

(July 6, 2020) Building the foundation for a NY research center

IMB Ad Hoc Seminar – Dr. Andrew Berglund

June 9, 2020 @1pm

Doctoral Dissertation Defense – Kevin J. O’Keefe

June 8, 2020 @1pm

Virtual Happy Hour to Follow!

RNA Fellow Finishes Program with Two Graduate Student Awards

(June 1, 2020) Nicole Ralbovsky, a member of the RNA Fellows program, was recently honored with two graduate student awards.

Understanding the RNA “Dance” will guide future RNA Therapeutics

(May 27th, 2020) – Dr. Alan Chen Published in Nature

RNA in the Age of COVID-19 Competition

(May 19, 2020) Winners Announced!

HVRC RNA Salon sponsored Trainee Presentation Award

(May 19, 2020) Awarded to Jibin Punnoose

HVRC RNA Salon Seminar and Awards

(May 19, 2020) Last RNA Salon of the academic season.

Mapping the microbiome in saliva of COVID-19 patients

(May 5, 2020) Dr. Alex Valm receives Seed Grant Funding

RNA Collaborative

Seminars are every other Wednesday at 4pm EST

RAPID Award for the development of a Rapid SARS-CoV2 Test

April 29, 2020

RNA in the age of COVID-19

Competition sponsored by HVRC

Submit by May 13, 2020