Welcome

The 31st Annual Meeting of the RNA Society will be held at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, Canada from May 26 – 31, 2026.

Organizers:
Julie Claycomb, University of Toronto
Eric Lécuyer, Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) / Montreal Clinical Research Institute
Anita Corbett, Emory University
Rotem Karni, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Tsutomu (Tom) Suzuki, University of Tokyo
Mihaela Zavolan, Biozentrum, University of Basel

Keynote speakers:
Archa Fox, University of Western Australia
Jørgen Kjems, Aarhus University
Nahum Sonenberg, McGill University

Special Guests
The Society welcomes and looks forward to celebrating two Lifetime Achievement in Science recipients in Montréal:

The 2026 RNA Society Lifetime Achievement in Science Award Recipient
Brenda Bass (University of Utah School of Medicine, USA) – the 2026 RNA Society Lifetime Achievement in Science Award winner. Dr. Bass will present her research lecture and accept her award during the Award Ceremony at the close of RNA 2026 on Saturday, May 30th!

The 2025 RNA Society Lifetime Achievement in Science Award Recipient
David Tollervey (University of Edinburgh, 2025 RNA Society Lifetime Achievement in Science Award winner) – Dr. Tollervey was unable to attend RNA 2025 in San Diego to receive his award and is scheduled to attend RNA 2026 and present his award lecture during the meeting in Montréal!

RNA Society Research Presentation Fellowship Program

Apply for support. The RNA Society Research Presentation Fellowship Program aims to increase inclusion and participation at our annual meeting and provides full waivers of the meeting registration fee for current RNA Society members who would otherwise be unable to attend RNA 2026 due to financial considerations.

Childcare, Dependent-Care and Disability Allowance Program

Apply for support. The RNA Society Childcare, Dependent-Care and Disability Allowance Program aims to facilitate the attendance of current RNA Society members with care-giver responsibilities who might not otherwise be able to attend RNA 2026. This program is open to current members at all career states – undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff, and full members.Please note only registered meeting attendees will have access to the RNA 2026 meeting spaces. Children of any age are NOT permitted to attend RNA 2026 or be present during scientific sessions, breaks, meals or poster sessions.

More information will be posted as it becomes available, so please check back. In the meantime, plan to attend the RNA Society’s Annual Meeting in May 2026!