Acfas 2020 – Conference RNA

François Bachand and I are organizing a symposium as part of the 88th Acfas congress. This symposium entitled « RNA at the heart of cellular functions and at the basis of human diseases » addresses many questions related to RNA biology, including transcription, splicing, maturation and degradation of RNAs. The functions of several types of non-coding RNAs such as microRNAs or small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) will also be discussed. In addition to addressing fundamental questions, the symposium will address the role of RNAs and RNA-binding proteins in certain human diseases through research projects on the biology of tumors and infectious diseases.