Join the RNA Revolution: Shaping Science, Careers & Industry

Agenda

• 9:00 am - 10:00 am

  Sign-in, Continental Breakfast & Networking

  Start your day with some networking conversations and enjoy a light continental breakfast prior to the start of the program.

• 10:00 am - 10:30 am

  Welcome

  Opening remarks from Andy Berglund, Director of The RNA Institute and Win Thurlow, Executive Director of LifeSciencesNY.

• 10:30 am - 11:15 am

  Keynote Speaker

  Keynote address, "New York Leading in RNA Drug Discovery"

• 11:15 am - 11:30 am

  Networking Break

  Time for coffee and conversation!

• 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

  Session 1: Frontiers in Medicine

  Hear from researchers and industry leaders about cutting-edge developments in drug discovery and therapeutic treatments.

• 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

  Lunch Break

  Lunch & networking!

• 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

  Session 2: Forging Academic/Commercial Partnerships

  Hear from academic leaders from across New York State as they discuss challenges and opportunities in industry collaboration.

• 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

  Session 3: Manufacturing & Production of RNA Components

  Discover manufacturing and production capabilities and opportunities here in New York State.

• 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

  Networking Break

• 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm

  Company Spotlight

  Meet OneBiosciences and learn about their proprietary technology to match patients to cutting-edge therapies.

• 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

  Startup Spotlight

  Meet the founders and leaders of the New York State startups and emerging companies transforming RNA-based drug discovery and development.

• 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

  Networking Reception