Congratulations to the 2026 RNA Society / Scaringe

Young Scientist Award Winners!

Stephen Tang
Graduate Student winner
Stephen Tang
Columbia University, USA
Dr. Joseph Lobel
Postdoctoral Fellow winner
Dr. Joseph Lobel
University of California, Berkeley, USA

Congratulations to Winners of 2026 Eclipse Award for

Innovation in High Throughput Biology!

Patrick Bohn
Graduate Student Winner
Patrick Bohn
Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research, Germany
Dr. Luca Ducoli
Postdoctoral Fellow Winner
Dr. Luca Ducoli
Stanford University, USA

Congratulations to Winner of 2026 RNA Society / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Award for

Research Excellence by an Underrepresented Scientist!

Dr. Sarah Pierce
Dr. Sarah Pierce
Broad Institute, USA

Congratulations to 2026 RNA Society

Outstanding Career Researcher Award Winner!

Joseph Aruscavage
Joseph Aruscavage
University of Utah, USA

Congratulations to Winner of 2026 RNA Society Award for

Excellence in Inclusive Leadership!

James Robson
James Robson
Boston University, USA

Congratulations to 2026 RNA Society / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

Distinguished Research Mentor Award Winner!

Dr. Karin Musier-Forsyth
Dr. Karin Musier-Forsyth
Ohio State University, USA

Congratulations to 2026 RNA Society

Research Award Winners!

Dr. Ryan Flynn
Early-Career
Dr. Ryan Flynn
Harvard University, USA
Dr. Sebastian Leidel
Mid-Career
Dr. Sebastian Leidel
University of Bern, Switzerland

Congratulations to 2026 Winner of RNA Society Moderna

Award for Biomedical Innovation in RNA!

Dr. Can Cenik
Dr. Can Cenik
University of Texas at Austin, USA

Congratulations to 2026 Winner of Elisa Izaurralde Award for

Innovation in Research, Teaching and Service!

Dr. Selene Fernandez-Valverde
Dr. Selene Fernandez-Valverde
University of New South Wales, Australia

Welcome to the RNA Society

We’re a non-profit international scientific society with more than 1800 members dedicated to fostering research and education in the field of RNA science. We host a peer-reviewed scientific journal, RNA, and an annual scientific conference, along with sponsoring other RNA-related scientific conferences through direct financial support and student travel grants. Mostly, we are a community of scientists who are passionate about better understanding the fascinating world of RNA biology.

RNA is a monthly, international, peer-reviewed publication that provides rapid communication of significant original research in all areas of RNA structure and function–in eukaryotic, prokaryotic, and viral systems. The journal aims to unify this field by cutting across established disciplinary lines and focusing on “RNA-centered” science.

RNA COLLABORATIVE SEMINAR SERIES – The RNA Society is delighted to partner with the RNA Collaborative to promote their on-line seminar program aimed at fostering cross-institutional interaction and dissemination of emerging breakthroughs in RNA research. Seminars are open to viewing by all RNA researchers and held virtually every other Wednesday.

"I joined to give back to this wonderful scientific community that has supported me throughout my career and to advocate for life-work balance and diversity, equity, and inclusion in RNA research."
- Morghan Lucas (RNA Junior Scientist Incoming Postdoc Representative)
Morghan Lucas
Find a Salon near you!

The RNA Salon program provides financial support for recurring local/regional RNA science-based activities held at academic institutions throughout the world.

Featured Member
Spotlights

In recognition of the outstanding lives and accomplishments of our members, each month we profile two RNA Society members—one Full member and one Student/Post-doctoral Fellow member—as part of our Member Spotlight Series.

Hasan Al Banna
Hasan Al Banna is a PhD student developing tools for live cell RNA imaging who...more
Prof Lafontaine
In this Spotlight written by Dr. Anna Sherwood and edited by Dr. Daniel L. Kiss, Prof. Lafontaine reflects on...more