On behalf of the conference organising committee, we invite you to join us at the third annual conference of the Australasian RNA Biology and Biotechnology (A-RNA) Association.

Our annual meeting brings together the RNA research community across Australia and New Zealand. Our program includes presentations by internationally invited speakers and leaders in the field from Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and beyond, highlighting the latest RNA discoveries and applications being developed across the region.

A-RNA aims to showcase RNA as a pivotal molecule to meet pressing biomedical and biotechnological challenges in synergy with industry, government, and academia. This forum constitutes a unique opportunity to network with the A-RNA community. We host a diverse cohort of members and attendees representing the spectrum of RNA research in Australasia, spanning cutting-edge fundamental research through translation, clinical and industrial applications. A significant proportion of attendees will be trainees and post-docs.

The A-RNA conference is the leading meeting in the field in Australia/NZ and is home to world-leading RNA research. The Conference will commence on Monday, September 1st, 2025, with a keynote session followed by two full days of RNA science. The conference will be held at the stunning UTS Aerial Function Centre in the cosmopolitan Sydney CBD.

On behalf of the A-RNA organising committee,

Prof Carl Walkley, Hudson Institute and Monash University, Melbourne

Prof Irina Voineagu, UNSW RNA Institute, UNSW

Dr Jocelyn Widagdo, Queensland Brain Institute, UQ

Dr Justin Wong, University of Sydney

Prof Pall Thordarson, UNSW RNA Institute, UNSW

Dr Selene Fernandez-Valverde, UNSW RNA Institute, UNSW