The RNA Society of South Carolina is a group of researchers interested in coming together to discuss progress in the field of RNA Biology. We decided to found the Society based on increasing interest in RNA regulation and function within the Center for Human Genetics and the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry. In the last decade many developments in RNA Biology have highlighted the importance of studying these molecules. Some of these developments include awareness of the key nature of non-coding regions within protein coding messenger RNAs and the identification of long non-coding RNAs, small regulatory RNAs, circular RNAs and many other RNA species. All human diseases are influenced by RNA and, as a Society, we are interested in disorders that arise from malfunctions in RNA Biology.
The RNA Society of South Carolina aims to stay current on new RNA research, collaborate together as a diverse, multi-disciplinary group and creatively pursue research in RNA Biology. We want the junior scientists in our laboratories to excel and our RNA Society of South Carolina meetings are designed to help trainees learn exciting new research and practice presenting their own research. If you are interested in being a part of the RNA Society of South Carolina, hosted by Clemson University, please contact the RNA S&R group and we will invite you to our meetings.
Our first official meeting is November 2, 2020 at 2pm. We are planning an virtual introductory meeting where RNA researchers have the opportunity to share their work and connect with other local RNA scientists. We are currently funded by the International RNA Society and Lexogen as an RNA Salon. Thank you for your support!
