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Welcome from the Director
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A joint effort between the Faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences, Engineering and Science, the McGill Centre for RNA Sciences harnesses the tremendous potential of RNA functions in biotechnologies and treatments for a broad variety of human diseases.
Vision and Objectives
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The McGill Centre for RNA Sciences will unite world-class researchers to foster excellence in interdisciplinary RNA sciences at McGill and partner institutions, through training and translation of RNA discoveries into innovative clinical and technological applications.