Innovations in RNA biology and therapeutics show immense potential in transforming the landscape of medical research and biotechnology development. RNA, particularly messenger RNA (mRNA), has emerged as a groundbreaking tool and is revolutionizing the way researchers and clinicians approach medicine. This year’s symposium will explore the unprecedented possibilities of RNA innovations and its novel therapeutic avenues with guest speakers from Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, Maravai Life Sciences, Houston Methodist Hospital, CSL Seqirus, and Tevard Biosciences. We welcome experts, researchers, and enthusiasts to join us as we converge to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and delve into the latest advancements so that our collective efforts advance the full potential of RNA-based technologies and shape the future of healthcare and biomedicine.
Agenda
Registration check-in is in the Glass Pavilion. Then proceed to the Great Hall for breakfast.
T.E. Schlesinger, PhD
Benjamin T. Rome Dean, Whiting School of Engineering
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Hai-Quan Mao, PhD
Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnoloy
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Jeff Coller, PhD
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of RNA Biology and Therapeutics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Biography
Sashank Reddy, MD, PhD (moderator)
Associate Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Senior Medical Director, Johns Hopkins TechnologyVentures
Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Biography
Refreshments are served in the Great Hall.
Gregory Newby, PhD
Therapeutic Genome Editing
Assistant Professor of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Biography
Sarah Woodson, PhD
RNA Self-Assembly During Transcription
T.C. Jenkins Professor of Biophysics, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Shalini Oberdoerffer, PhD
Multifaceted Regulation of Translation Through the mRNA Modification ac4C
Senior Investigator, National Institutes of Health
Biography
Jeff Coller, PhD (moderator)
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of RNA Biology and Therapeutics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Biography
Refreshments are served in the Great Hall.
Kate Broderick, PhD
Chief Innovation Officer, Maravai Life Sciences
Biography
John P. Cooke, MD, PhD
Medical Director, Center for RNA Therapeutics, Houston Methodist
Biography
Roberta Duncan, MBA
Chief Strategy Officer, Arcturus Therapeutics
Biography
Daniel Fischer, MBA
President and CEO, Tevard Biosciences
Biography
Sashank Reddy, MD, PhD (moderator)
Associate Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Senior Medical Director, Johns Hopkins TechnologyVentures
Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Biography
Jeff Coller, PhD (moderator)
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of RNA Biology and Therapeutics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Biography
Lunch is served in the Great Hall. Networking can take place in the Great Hall, Levering Lounge, and Glass Pavilion.
The poster competition and reception are held in the Glass Pavilion.
Poster Session A: 1:25 pm – 2:25 pm
Poster Session B: 2:35 pm – 3:35 pm
Hai-Quan Mao, PhD
Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnoloy
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Sashank Reddy, MD, PhD
Associate Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Senior Medical Director, Johns Hopkins TechnologyVentures
Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Biography
Registration
Registration is now open and closes May 5. Registration for the poster competition is capped to the first 75 posters registered and closes April 29. No late registration for the poster competition is allowed.
Location
All activities will be on the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus in Levering Hall. The lectures are in the Arellano Theater, the poster competition and reception are in the Glass Pavilion, and breakfast, lunch, and mid-morning refreshments are served in the Great Hall.
Maps, directions, parking, and shuttle information to the Homewood campus are here. The South Garage located under Mason Hall is the closest parking garage to Levering Hall.
Poster Competition
The INBT hosts a poster competition with award categories for undergraduates, graduates, and postdoctoral fellows. Interested participants should read the competition guidelines and FAQs before and after they register. Registration is capped to the first 75 posters registered and closes April 29. If you have questions about the poster competition, contact Sulaiman Jenkins.
Poster Competition Prizes*
Best Undergraduate Poster: $500
Best Graduate Posters: Two awards at $500/each
Best Postdoctoral Fellow Poster: $500
People’s Choice Poster: Institute for NanoBioTechnology swag bag
*Prizes subject to change without notice.
Accessibility
The Arellano Theater is located on the ground level of Levering Hall. Enter Levering Hall on the ground floor on the south side of the building. Enter Levering Kitchens and proceed down the hall until you exit the dining hall and arrive at a T-junction. Make a right and the doors will be on your left. To access the Glass Pavilion and Great Hall, exit the Arellano Theater and make a left. Go down the hall and the elevator is on the left. Enter the elevator and go up one level. Exit the elevator and make a right, which will puts you in the Glass Pavilion. Continue through the Glass Pavilion and down the hall. The Great Hall is located on your right (behind Levering Cafe).
If you have other accessibility needs, contact Gina Wadas.
