Frontiers in Science: Engineering RNA & AI

The AI-driven RNA BioFoundry (AIRFoundry) at University of Pennsylvania invites undergraduates at all levels to learn about emerging RNA technology, engineering nanoparticles for vaccines and other uses, and how artificial intelligence can help accelerate discovery. The AIRFoundry is a National Science Foundation-funded BioFoundry that aims to transform how RNA is designed, synthesized and delivered so that we can democratize their use in bioscience discovery and application.

Join us for this free ½ day event, where you will learn from leading experts, attend a graduate student poster session to see current projects in RNA research, and tour the Singh Center for Nanotechnology Clean Room or the Penn Institute for RNA Innovation. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Event: RNA Day @Penn—Frontiers in Science: Engineering RNA & AI

Date: April 1, 9a-1p

Location: University of Pennsylvania, Singh Center (3205 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)

Register by March 19: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6o3LhPObZY6fGHY

Agenda:

9:00-9:20            Breakfast and Check-in

9:20-9:30            Welcome and Introduction

9:30-10:00          RNA talk by Professor Lijun Zhou, University of Pennsylvania

10:10-1:40          LNP talk by Professor Camilo Mora, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez

10:50-11:20       AI talk by Professor Yoseph Barash, University of Pennsylvania

11:30-1:00          Poster session, lunch, and lab tours