Guangzhou RNA club

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 Guangzhou RNA club

We are a group of scientists who are interested in RNA. We promote new research from within the South China area and beyond, for the advancement of RNA science and training. Guangzhou RNA club (Seminars & Symposiums), aim to associate the RNA research society in South China with the global RNA SOCIETY.


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Latest Academic Events Calendar
  • Decoding, Harnessing, and Manipulating RNA Pathways

    RNA is not only a carrier of genetic information but also a core regulator of cellular function and fate. As our understanding of RNA structure, modifications, interactions, and dynamics deepens, RNA biology is shifting from discovery to precise manipulation. This talk covers our recent work on decoding, utilizing, and intervening in RNA pathways, including: new principles of cross-species functional conservation of long noncoding RNAs; an in situ dual-omics technique for simultaneous profiling of RNA-binding protein targets and single-cell transcriptomes; […]


  • Spatial omics imaging and intelligent analysis

    Spatial transcriptomics simultaneously captures gene expression and spatial location, aiding the study of tissue development and disease progression. We first developed BASSFISH, an imaging-based single-cell spatial omics method for high-throughput, large-scale, high-resolution transcript mapping. We then designed standardized analysis pipelines and benchmarked 16 integration algorithms for spatial and single-cell transcriptomics data (assessing accuracy, robustness, and computational efficiency), along with 14 modality prediction […]


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    David M.J. Lilley [22-08-19]

    Structure and mechanism of a methyl transferase ribozyme 

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    Runsheng Chen[23-01-04]

    Big Data, AI And Nucleic Acid Drugs 

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    Janusz M. Bujnicki [23-03-16]

    Computational modeling of RNA 3D structures and interactions with the use of experimental data 



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  • Prof. Yangming Wang, Peking University, will give a talk on Decoding, Harnessing, and Manipulating RNA Pathways.

    RNA is not only a carrier of genetic information but also a core regulator of cellular function and fate. As our understanding of RNA structure, modifications, interactions, and dynamics deepens, RNA biology is shifting from discovery to precise manipulation. This talk covers our recent work on decoding, utilizing, and intervening in RNA pathways, including: new principles of cross-species functional conservation of long noncoding RNAs; an in situ dual-omics technique for simultaneous profiling of RNA-binding protein targets and single-cell transcriptomes; a low-perturbation platform for monitoring noncoding RNA transcription; and precision intervention strategies integrating AI, gene editing, and small molecules. Our findings have been published in Nature Methods, Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, Nature Biotechnology, and Nature Genetics. Using case studies, I will discuss key scientific questions, technological innovation, and future applications in biomedicine.

    For more information about his outstanding work, please visit his profile at https://www.ai.pku.edu.cn/info/1436/2891.htm
    Time (China): 2026-06-27 10:00
    Tencent Meeting: 359-851-451
    Tencent meeting link: https://meeting.tencent.com/dm/ICdQl6vgl0dN
    bilibili live link: https://live.bilibili.com/26427894
    Welcome to follow the Guangzhou RNA club official account GzRNA, we will see you on June 26th 2026!

    Thanks to the International RNA Society, 表观生物, 新使生物 and LEXOGEN for their sponsorship support!

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Congratulations！
Results of earlier Participation Awards:

Based on the applications of the pre-conference participants, 13 students have been awarded 2023 RNA Society trainee memberships for free. It is great to see the participation of students from different institutions, such as Lanzhou University, Nankai University, SIBS, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Melbourne University, Guangzhou Medical University, ShenZhen Bay Laboratory, Sun Yat-sen University and so on.
根据前期会议参与同学申请情况，13位同学已免费获得 2023 RNA Society trainee memberships。很高兴看到不同单位的同学申请，兰大，南开，SIBS，上交，墨尔本，广医，深圳湾，双鸭山等等。


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Salon Founder
We are organising RNA-Puzzles, which is a community-wide blind assessment of RNA 3D structure prediction. We also work on AI-based RNA design and RNA virus related research.
Zhichao Miao
Principal Investigator at Guangzhou Laboratory
Professor at Guangzhou Medical University
My lab is interested in the structure and function of nucleic acid aptamers, riboswitches, protein-nucleic acid interactions and catalytic activity in nucleic acids.

Lin Huang
Principal Investigator at Sun Yat-sen University
  
My research interests focus on the development and application of experimental and computational methods to discover novel classes of ncRNAs and their functions and mechanisms.
Jianhua Yang
Principal Investigator at Sun Yat-sen University
We are interested in eluciding the mechanisms and regulatory roles of RNA modifications on different classes of RNAs through close integration of bioinformatic method development with biochemical experiments.
Jinkai Wang
Principal Investigator at Sun Yat-sen University

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