From RNA Biology to RNA Technology

Suzhou, China 

August 9 - August 12, 2022

Application Deadline: June 30, 2022

Organized by:

Terence Strick, Ecole normale supérieure

Pavel Sumazin, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine

Loïc Salmon,CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research)

Xuerui Yang, Tsinghua University

Qiangfeng Zhang, Tsinghua University

Yi Xue, Tsinghua University

Hang Shi, Tsinghua University

From RNA Biology to RNA Technology summer school: 

Designed to emphasize the conversion from understanding of fundamental biology of RNA to implication of our knowledge of RNA into biotechnology and medical research. This course aims at training outstanding students and postdoctoral fellows from Asia and around the world who wish to conduct multi-disciplinary research to break the technology limits. We welcome both applicants with quantitative backgrounds (including Physics, Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science) and those with experimental backgrounds. The lectures will introduce the basic concepts and methods, as well as cutting-edge research on RNA sequencing, structural analysis, RNA-protein interaction and drug discovery. Both experimental training and computational practices will be arranged to ensure students’ understanding and gaining hands on experiences.

*2022 SPECIAL PRICING (INCLUDING TUITION, BOARD AND LODGING):  $500 USD  (In the case of covid19 outbreak or other unforeseeable occasions, we reserve the right to cancel the course and will inform you of the decision immediately)

No payment is due until the selection decisions are made, but any applicant requiring financial support (i.e. stipends) should make that request in written form during the online application. The admissions process is need-blind, your financial situation will not be considered before admission decisions are made.