Fraunhofer Academy
Fraunhofer Academy

Advanced RNA Methods & Applications

State-of-the-art RNA methods & applications and beyond – get in touch with the experts

Join our two-day workshop, "Advanced RNA Methods & Applications" to learn RNA-based therapeutic strategies. Featuring lectures and practical sessions, you'll master RNA biochemistry, LNP technology, bioinformatic modeling, in vitro transcription, RNA purification, and particle production techniques. Learn to optimize RNA targets, package them into lipid nanoparticles, apply transfection techniques, and assess transfection efficiency.

After the workshop, participants...

... understand bioinformatic approaches for RNA-based target identification and optimization.

... understand and practically apply modern RNA methods, e.g. in vitro transcription, circRNA purification, RNA transfection.

... understand and develop strategies for packaging RNA.

... produce and characterize RNA-LNPs.

... analyze and evaluate transfection efficiencies.

Our course contents

ORGANIZER

Fraunhofer ISC / TLZ-RT and Fraunhofer ITEM
EVENT TYPE

Workshop
EVENT LOCATION

Fraunhofer ITEM

Nikolai-Fuchs-Straße 1

30625 Hannover
Format

Presence
LANGUAGE English
COURSE DURATION/DAILY SCHEDULE First day:
  • 08:30 - 17:30 
Second day: 
  • 8:30 - 15:30 
ACCESS REQUIREMENT

We recommend participation in the preceding mini-symposium "RNA-based therapeutics"

A Master's degree in biology, biochemistry, life sciences with expertise in molecular biology is required. Bioinformatics knowledge is not required, but can be an advantage. In the bioinformatics workshop part, the small groups can be divided into Basic/Advanced/Expert levels, depending on the composition of the participants.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTENTS
  • The workshop provides tools and insights for tailored solutions in RNA therapy development
  • Combines theoretical lectures with practical exercises led by experts
  • Imparts deep knowledge and practical skills in RNA methods and lipid nanoparticle biochemistry
  • Focuses on optimizing RNA target identification using bioinformatic models
  • Covers both established and cutting-edge methods for RNA synthesis and purification
  • Teaches efficient formulation and characterization of RNA in stable LPNs
  • Techniques to assess transfection efficiency to analyze the effectiveness of RNA transport
  • Provides understanding of all steps from RNA therapy approaches to clinical development

More information on dates and prices can be found on the registration page:

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Sabrina Oerter

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Dr. rer. nat. Sabrina Oerter

Fraunhofer-Institut für Silicatforschung (ISC) Projektzentrum für Stammzellprozesstechnik (SPT) und Translationszentrum Regenerative Therapien (TLZ-RT)
Röntgenring 11
97070 Würzburg, Deutschland

Phone +49 931 31-80198

Fax +49 931 31-81068

Sabine Kafert-Kasting

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Dr. Sabine Kafert-Kasting

Fraunhofer-Institut für Toxikologie und Experimentelle Medizin ITEM
Nikolai-Fuchs-Str. 1
30625  Hannover

Phone +49 511 5350-363