Joan Steitz Lab @SteitzLab
We study RNA Biology using a variety of approaches. medicine.yale.edu/lab/steitz/ Yale University Joined December 2014-
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“An RNA world, in which RNA took on the tasks of DNA and proteins, might have preceded the DNA-based life we know today.” Read about the multifaceted functions of RNA in this month’s newsletter: laskerfoundation.org/rnas-extreme-m…
Congratulations to Joan Steitz on receiving the Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Centennial Medal! " It is the highest honor GSAS bestows, and awardees include some of Harvard’s most accomplished alumni." mbb.yale.edu/news/congratul…
@NobelPrize winner Thomas Cech's recent essay in the @nytimes highlights #RNA as the molecule set to redefine the future of science. While DNA has historically dominated research, RNA is emerging as a cornerstone for new scientific breakthroughs. In the essay, Cech recounts his…
We're all proud of Steitz lab member, Moreen Ng, who presented at the @MCDB_Yale undergraduate poster symposium.
🥳 Woohoo! Congratulations Moreen! 🎉
“She had the dedication to grow a field that seemed initially to be of secondary importance.” Discover how #LaskerLaureate Joan Steitz opened up the field of #RNAbiology in our latest newsletter: ow.ly/7l3150QynQ1 @SteitzLab @YaleRNA @YaleMed #WomenInSTEM
Happy Birthday Joan 🎂🥳🍾🥂
MB&B's Committee on Climate and Diversity is hosting a DEI bookclub. Our first book will be Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. Contact Alexandra(dot)bergfort(at)yale(dot)edu to join!
The @RNASociety Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (rnasociety.org/diversity) has compiled a great list of summer research opportunities! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…
Professor Joan Steitz received Trinity's highest honour on Friday in recognition of her work on mRNA vaccines. Her remarkable work has transformed our knowledge of the RNA world, where genes are coded, decoded, regulated and expressed @SteitzLab
BioNTech founders, Professors Uǧur Şahin and Özlem Türeci, philanthropist, Dr Beate Schuler and scientist, Joan Steitz were awarded honorary degrees from Trinity College Dublin today, the University's highest honour. Read full story at tcd.ie/news_events/to…
Looks like Joan is a clue in the WashPo crossword puzzle today! 🤓 washingtonpost.com/crosswords/dai…

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