About the Workshop
RNA metabolism in the brain is an emerging field, and recent discoveries in this nascent area are poised to be game-changers for our understanding of cognitive function at both molecular and systems levels. Neuronal activity influences diverse RNA-related processes in a cell-type- and synapse-specific manner in both the developing and adult brain. The importance of these processes is underscored by recent studies demonstrating that the metabolism of coding RNAs, microRNAs, long intergenic non-coding RNAs (lincRNAs), tRNAs, and circular RNAs (circRNAs) is essential for the development, function, and homeostasis of neurons as well as non-neuronal cells. Consequently, dysregulation of RNA metabolism can lead to devastating brain disorders, including autism spectrum disorders and neurodegeneration. This EMBO Workshop will bring together early-career researchers and leading experts to discuss the latest advances in RNA metabolism underlying neuronal physiology and brain disorders. This EMBO Workshop will feature a dedicated session on RNA-based therapeutic approaches, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in developing RNA therapies to reverse cognitive deficits.
This EMBO Workshop will provide a unique platform for scientific exchange in the serene setting of the Himalayan town of Darjeeling, fostering professional development and networking, particularly for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Selected abstracts will be invited for short talks and lightening talks, presented either on site or via a virtual platform. To encourage broad participation, this EMBO Workshop will offer registration fee waivers, as well as travel and childcare support for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
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EMBO Courses and Workshops are selected for their excellent scientific quality and timelines, provision of good networking activities for all participants and speaker gender diversity (at least 40% of speakers must be from the underrepresented gender).
Organisers are encouraged to implement measures to make the meeting environmentally more sustainable.
