Join the RNA Revolution: Shaping Science, Careers & Industry

RNA technology promises to transform drug development by enabling the creation of highly targeted, rapid-to-develop therapies for previously undruggable diseases, such as personalized cancer vaccines and genetic disorders. Join us at The RNA Institute at the University at Albany as we bring together leading researchers, industry representatives and exciting New York-based startups to explore opportunities and tackle challenges presented by this exciting technology. 

AGENDA

• 9:00-10:00         Sign-in, continental breakfast, networking
• 10:00-10:30       Welcome Remarks: Win Thurlow, LifeSciencesNY; Andy Berglund, The RNA Institute; Kesh Kesavadas, University at Albany
• 10:30-11:15       Keynote Address: "New York Leading in RNA Drug Discovery" 
  Joan Spivak, VP, Life Sciences, Empire State Development and Ben Verschueren, Executive Director, NYSTAR
• 11:15-11:30       Networking Break
• 11:30-12:15       Session #1: "Frontiers in Medicine" Hear from researchers and industry leaders about cutting-edge developments in drug discovery and therapeutic treatments. Panelists: Andy Berglund, The RNA Institute; Ismail Cimen, Cardivia Labs; Bill Hermans, Curia; Michael Rishel, Regeneron. Moderated by Susan Sharfstein, University at Albany 
• 12:15-12:45       Lunch and Networking
• 12:45-1:30         Session #2: "Forging Academic/Commercial Partnerships" Hear from academic leaders from across New York State as they discuss challenges and opportunities in industry collaboration. Panelists: Kurt Deriziotis, Cornell University; Ron Newbold, Empire Discovery Institute; Nick Querques, SUNY RF; Sally Temple, Neural Stem Cell Institute. Moderated by Eric Wagner, University of Rochester
• 1:30-2:15           Session #3: "Manufacturing and Production of RNA Components" Discover manufacturing and production capabilities and opportunities here in New York State. Panelists: Supriya Karekar, GreenLight Biosciences; Pankaj Karande (PK), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Radhakrishnan Gnanasambandam, Zeptometrix. Moderated by Tom Begley, University at Albany
• 2:15-2:30           Networking Break
• 2:30-2:45           Company Spotlight: Meet OneBiosciences and learn about their proprietary technology to match patients to cutting-edge therapies.
• 2:45-3:45          Startup Spotlight: Meet the founders and leaders of the New York State startups and emerging companies transforming RNA-based drug discovery and development. Hear from John Cleary, Repeat RNA Therapeutics; Ilya Gitlin, Flag Bio; Scott Tenenbaurm, sxRNA Technologies; Vladimir Leshkevich, VecSynth; Long Zhang, Direct Sequence Biosciences. Moderated by Rami Katz, Excell Partners
• 3:45-4:45         Networking Reception

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