John Maraganore
CEO and Principal, JMM Innovations, LLC; Founding CEO, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc
RNATx 2026 Speakers
Explore the brilliant minds at 2026 RNATx Symposium, RNA thought leaders, scientists and clinicians from academia, government, and industry. Check back for regular speaker updates.
Brenda Bass
Distinguished Professor & Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair, University of Utah
282
Pharmaceutical & Biotech Companies
5K+
Total Attendees
40+
Countries Represented
350
Academic Institutions & Societies
Wednesday
10:00 - 4:00 PM
Registration
âš² Albert Sherman Center (ASC) Lobby
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Advanced Microscopy and Spatial ‘Omics Methods Workshop
âš² ASC Multipurpose Room (MPR)
Hosted by Sanderson Center for Optical Experimentation (SCOPE), UMass Chan
Sponsored by
12:00 - 12:55 PM
Educational Lunch | Innovate, Protect, Translate: IP Strategies That Power the RNA Therapeutics Development Pipeline
âš² ASC Multipurpose Room (MPR)
Sponsored by Lathrop GPM
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Career Workshop
âš² Paul J. DiMare Center Conference Room (Pre-registration is required)
2:40 - 2:45 PM
Welcome and Introduction
âš² ASC2.2102 Auditorium and Online
Phillip D. Zamore, RTI, UMass Chan Medical School
3:40 - 4:25 PM
Poster Flash Talks and Exhibit Hall
âš² ASC2.2102 Auditorium & Medical School Lobbies & Online
Session Chair: Theodore Carrigan-Broda, RTI, UMass Chan
4:30 - 5:45 PM
RNATx Kickoff & Happy Hour
âš² Paul J. DiMare Center 1st and 2nd Floor Foyer Areas and 2nd Floor Terrace
5:45 PM
Game time 6:45PM
RNATx WooSox Game
âš² Polar Park, Worcester, ticket required