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Exploring ۲ݮƵ's History in RNA Research

Delve into ۲ݮƵ's groundbreaking RNA research, from fighting global health threats to unraveling the mysteries of inherited tumors.

The D2R Initiative leverages ۲ݮƵ’s decades-long expertise in DNA and RNA research to develop the next generation of RNA ۲ݮƵ.

۲ݮƵ researchers have been uncovering the mechanisms and potential of RNA for over 50 years. From genomics and RNA biology to medicine and biomanufacturing, these research strengths cover the range of expertise needed to discover gene targets and develop new treatments for disease.

In this article, we review some of ۲ݮƵ’s recent contributions to RNA research, including the leaders in RNA research, priority disease areas, ۲ݮƵ of the future, supporting the biomanufacturing system and promoting health equity through innovation and collaboration.

RNA revolution

Together with world-leading capacities in genomic science, ۲ݮƵ’s researchers have been developing new RNA-based treatments for a range of diseases alongside a global community of scientists. The University is ensuring these therapies protect human health for all by engaging with diverse populations, including Indigenous communities and equity-deserving groups.

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Leaders in RNA Research

In the social sciences, ۲ݮƵ researchers have been working to ensure that developments in RNA medicine benefit all communities, including equity-deserving groups and medically underserved.

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Priority Disease Areas

RNA-based ۲ݮƵ can treat a wide spectrum of diseases — from emerging viruses that threaten society with pandemics to high-burden diseases like cancer, and rare genetic disorders that are incurable or prohibitively expensive to treat.

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Medicines of the Future

The global pandemic introduced the world to a new form of vaccines composed of “messenger RNA” (mRNA) which harness the flow of genetic information (RNA or DNA) to treat the root cause of disease. The success of the mRNA vaccines, and the speed of their development, is one example how RNA discovery can revolutionize medicine.

At ۲ݮƵ, diverse research teams have been working to understand the role of RNA across different fields, including biology, chemistry, and biomedical sciences.

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Supporting Canada’s Biomanufacturing Ecosystem

Revitalizing Canada’s biopharmaceutical industry is an urgent priority. Together with industry and government, ۲ݮƵ is working to build a nexus of RNA-based drug manufacturing in Canada.

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Promoting Health Equity Through Innovation and Collaboration

With the promise of new therapies comes the responsibility to achieve diverse representation in research and equitable access to the fruits of that research. ۲ݮƵ is committed to meaningful engagement, improved transparency, and robust systems of accountability. Our priority is to create opportunities that promote and support equity-deserving populations, including Canada’s Indigenous communities.

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۲ݮƵ's RNA research not only informs the path towards innovative treatments but also solidifies the foundation for future initiatives, like D2R. Together, these advancements paint a promising picture of a future where cutting-edge research transforms lives and brings us closer to a world of improved health and well-being.

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