SBME Research Seminar: The RNA folding problem remains open – Dr. Rhiju Das
The discovery and design of biologically important RNA molecules has lagged behind proteins, in part due to the general difficulty of three-dimensional RNA structural characterization. What are the prospects for an ‘AlphaFold moment’ for RNA? I’ll describe some recent progress in modeling RNA structure from old-fashioned and new machine learning, cryoelectron microscopy, and current and upcoming internet-scale competitions hosted on the Eterna, Kaggle, and CASP platforms.
SBME Research Seminar: The RNA folding problem remains open – Dr. Rhiju Das
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UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Presents: An Informative Online Session on the Amplitude Ventures Pre-Amp Fellowship Program
December 4, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST
Join us for an enlightening session and discover how you can transition from a brilliant scientist to a great entrepreneur. Explore the Pathway to Biotech Entrepreneurship with Insights from Past Fellow, Rohit Singla.
Presenter: Allyson Tighe from Amplitude
Registration: Registration required for this session. Register here.
Location: Online (Link provided upon RSVP)
About the Pre-Amp Fellowship:
Spearheaded by Canada’s leading life science VC firm, Amplitude Ventures, the Pre-Amp Fellowship focuses on creating life-changing health science companies. Engage in a three-month, hands-on exploration from June to August, working in teams to develop hypotheses for novel healthcare ventures. Fellows leverage diverse scientific fields, from machine learning in drug development to next-generation gene editing, to ideate world-changing concepts. This is not just an incubator or accelerator; it’s a rigorous program to transform scientific observations into impactful healthcare innovations. Past Fellows have progressed to impactful roles in technology incubation, venture firms, and as associates at Pre-Amp, shaping the future of biotech ventures.
What You’ll Gain:
Alternate Academic Path: A blend of imagination, translational science, and rigorous scientific thinking, offering a different trajectory than traditional academia.
Practical Experience: Full-time, paid roles, and opportunities for mentorship, with a mix of virtual and in-person sessions across Canada.
Eligibility: Open to outstanding life science-focused PhD candidates, postdocs, MDs, and inventors with a self-starter mentality and a readiness for employment.
Application Process:
Apply to the Pre-Amp Fellowship.
Deadline: Rolling basis until March 31st, 2024.