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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · 7d

🚨🚀 Save the date! Applications for two @RNASociety Junior Representative positions open October 16. Stay tuned for how to apply! #RNASociety #RNA

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Aug 1

🎊We are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 RNA Society RNA Day Art & Baking Contests! Thanks for submitting and voting💚

💸Thanks to GenScript, our exclusive industry sponsor for this event

#RNA #WorldRNAday #RNASociety #GenScript #RNASocietyRNADayContests

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Jul 31

⏰ Today is the last day for RNA Society members to vote for your top entries in The RNA Day Art & Baking Contest🎨🧁:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/VF67FJM

Thanks to
@genscript.bsky.social
, our exclusive industry sponsor for this event

#RNA #WorldRNAday #RNASociety #GenScript #RNASocietyRNADayContests

RNA Day Baking and Art Contest Voting 2025

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Jul 29

Voting ends July 31st and winners will be announced on RNA Day (August 1st)! We can't wait to see who takes the cake 🤩🧁

Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Jul 29

⏰ Voting is now open for RNA Society members to choose your favorite entries for The RNA Day Art & Baking Contest🎨🧁:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/VF67FJM

Thanks to
@genscript.bsky.social
, our exclusive industry sponsor for this event

#RNA #WorldRNAday #RNASociety #GenScript #RNASocietyRNADayContests

RNA Day Baking and Art Contest Voting 2025

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.surveymonkey.com

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Jul 28

⏰ Today is the LAST DAY for RNA Society members to submit entries for The RNA Day Art & Baking Contest! 🎨 🧁

Thanks to
@genscript.bsky.social
, our exclusive industry sponsor for this event, top entries will take home cash prizes🏆

#RNA #WorldRNAday #RNASociety #GenScript #RNASocietyRNADayContests

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Jul 24

🧬 Ready to show off your creative side?

⏰ The RNA Day Art & Baking Contest is underway!

Thanks to @genscript.bsky.social, our exclusive industry sponsor for this event, the best entries will take home cash prizes 🏆

#RNA #WorldRNAday #RNASociety #GenScript #RNASocietyRNADayContests

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Jul 21

⏰ Started your 2025 RNA Day Art or Baking Contest entry? 🎨🍰

BIG prizes are waiting! 🏆 Thanks to @genscript.bsky.social, our exclusive industry sponsor for this event, the best entries will take home major rewards. Don’t miss out!

#RNA #WorldRNAday #RNASociety #GenScript #RNASocietyRNADayContests

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎉 Calling all RNA Society members! 🎉

Get creative for the 2025 RNA Day Art & Baking Contests! 🎨🍰

💸 Prizes sponsored by @genscript.bsky.social, exclusive industry sponsor of this exciting event.

#RNA #WorldRNAday #RNASociety #GenScript #RNASocietyRNADayContests

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · May 31

🎉 If you were contacted as a prize winner, come by at 9 PM to collect your prize!
📍 Find us at the left-hand side as you enter the conference hall.
🏆 First come, first choice!

Thank you to the @RNASociety and Marlene Belfort for generously donating the prizes! #RNA25

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Kasimir Kienbeck @kienbeck.bsky.social · May 30

Having a blast!
#RNA25 @jrrnascientists.bsky.social @rnasociety.bsky.social

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Olivia Roumaya @roumayao.bsky.social · May 30

30th RNA Society meeting in San Diego! A big shout out to @jrrnascientists.bsky.social for organizing the panel, networking events, and hike during the conference! 🧪 #RNA25

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · May 30

Looking to meet like-minded folks at #RNA25? 🌟

Join one of the affinity group lunches today!

Some of the groups include:
🌱 Plantastic RNA (for plant lovers)
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+
🧠 Neurodiverse
🏫 PUI (Primarily Undergraduate Institution)

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · May 30

🚨 Job hunting at the RNA Society Meeting?

🔎 Check out the Job Board in the lobby for openings.
✨ Want to make your search easier? Grab a “Looking for work” sticker from Registration to add to your badge — it’s a great conversation starter and lets others know you’re open to opportunities!

#RNA25

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Peren Coskun @perencoskun.bsky.social · May 30

Thanks to @jrrnascientists.bsky.social for organizing "the Current and Future state of RNA Medicine" panel, meet and greet session and evening activities at #RNA25

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · May 29

Today we are hosting the Junior RNA Scientist Professional Development Panel ‘Current and Future State of RNA Medicine’ at 2:55-4:30pm in T&C Ballroom B! We are so excited to chat with panelists Jim McSwiggen, Meredith Corley, Georges Belfort, Nora Safa and Gene Yeo 🤩

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · May 29

Also, join us to get the first of three R N A pins! Collect all 3 pins, snap a picture and tag us here on Bluesky for a chance at a mystery prize! 🎁

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · May 29

Today we are hosting the Junior RNA Scientist Professional Development Panel ‘Current and Future State of RNA Medicine’ at 2:55-4:30pm in T&C Ballroom B! We are so excited to chat with panelists Jim McSwiggen, Meredith Corley, Georges Belfort, Nora Safa and Gene Yeo 🤩

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · May 28

🎉 The 30th #RNAMeeting is officially underway in San Diego! ☀️

We’re really kicking off the week with the @jrrnascientists.bsky.social, beach balls, good vibes, and exciting activities ahead! 🧬🏖️

Stay tuned for career panels, networking, and more! #RNA25 #ScienceWithStyle @rnasociety.bsky.social

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Dr. Suzanne R Lee @suzannerleephd.bsky.social · Mar 29

Last chance to submit poster abstracts for RNA2025, including for the new “Training Future Scientists through RNA Education” session! Deadline tomorrow! www2.rnasociety.org/conferences/... pls share! @jrrnascientists.bsky.social #rnapui #rnasky #rna2025

Education Session – Training Future Scientists through RNA Research | RNA Society

www2.rnasociety.org

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Mar 18

🧬Want everyone to know you love RNA?
👕 RNA 2025 T-shirts are available for pre-order—ONLY

📅 Deadline: March 31st (Registration website!)
✅ Already registered? You can still order!
❌ Not sold at the meeting—don’t miss out!

🔗 Do 2-for-1: Submit your poster & grab your T-shirt!
#RNA25 #RNALove

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Mar 4

🚨 Reminder! 🚨
Today is the last day to register for the event!

"alteRNAtives: Celebrating Women’s Career Journeys in Science"

📅 March 6th, 2025
⏰ 11 AM ET | 5 PM CET
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

📩 RNA Society members: Check your email for registration!
Don't miss this empowering conversation! ✨ #RNAWomen

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Feb 26

🚨 RNA 2025 Oral Abstract Deadline is THIS FRIDAY! 🚨

Don't miss your chance to present at the 30th Annual Meeting of the RNASociety in sunny San Diego! 🌴☀️

📅 May 27 - June 1, 2025
📝 Oral Abstract Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
🔗 Submit here: www2.rnasociety.org
@rnasociety.bsky.social

#RNA2025

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Feb 25

📅 March 6th, 2025
⏰ 8 AM PT | 11 AM ET | 5 PM CET| 8:30 PM IST
⏳ 60 min
📍 Virtual

For inspiration on overcoming challenges in scientific careers, explore Voices of Science by the Science History Institute:
www.sciencehistory.org/voices-of-sc...

We look forward to seeing you there! #RNAWomen

Voices of Science

Hear the stories of five individuals who have faced personal, professional, and social challenges in their scientific careers.

www.sciencehistory.org

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Junior RNA scientists @jrrnascientists.bsky.social · Feb 25

Join us for a roundtable where accomplished women in science share their journeys, discuss challenges, and offer insights across academia, industry, science communication, and the RNA Society.

📩 RNA Society members: Check your email to register!

Don't miss this empowering conversation! #RNAWomen

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