NIRBA

National Initiative for RNA Biology & Its Applications (NIRBA) is Singapore’s strategic national effort to building globally leading capabilities in RNA biology

[NIRBA @NIRBA_sg]

Welcome to the National Initiative for RNA Biology & its Applications (NIRBA)!

Singapore's strategic initiative aiming to establish world-class capabilities in RNA biology. With support from the National Research Foundation (NRF)

#RNAResearch #Innovation #Singapore #NIRBA

[NUS Research @NUSResearch]

The @NIRBA_sg celebrates the opening of its new Hub today! Covering 2,000sqm, this state-of-the-art research facility unites experts from NUS, @NTUsg, A*STAR and partners to advance RNA science, drive biomedical breakthroughs and train scientific talents.

https://t.co/CO9UNeeTlY

[NIRBA @NIRBA_sg]

🎉 Abstract Submission Deadline: Sunday, 9 Aug, 23 59 SGT
Outstanding overseas abstracts stand a chance to receive travel support to present their abstract in-person at the conference! 🎉 @NTUsg @NUSingapore @ASTARsg

[NTU Singapore @NTUsg]

Strengthening Singapore’s capabilities in RNA research and translation: The National Initiative for RNA Biology and Its Applications (NIRBA) was launched yesterday, a new S$130 million national programme supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) that aims to position Singapore at the forefront of advancements in RNA science and applications. Researchers from #NTUsg will play a key role in this initiative, working alongside multidisciplinary researchers from @NUSingapore, @ASTARsg, @dukenus, and other institutions to harness RNA science for economic, health, and societal impact. The launch was officiated by Mr @HengsweekeatSG, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of NRF. https://t.co/yI9ZHTj0CL
📷: MDDI and NUS

[NIRBA @NIRBA_sg]

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat launched the National Initiative for RNA Biology and its Applications (NIRBA).

RNA biology is pivotal to understand as DPM Heng emphasized the importance to strengthen our RNA research and innovation capabilities.

#NIRBA #RNAResearch

[CSI Singapore @csi_singapore]

Congratulations to our Director Professor Ashok Venkitaraman for the launch of the new S$130 million national research initiative, known as the National Initiative for RNA Biology and Its Applications (NIRBA). https://t.co/SRLwPO36lx

[NUS @NUSingapore]

NIRBA, a national research initiative to make SG a global RNA science leader, launched today! It'll unite top local experts to drive cutting-edge research with impacts on human health, agriculture, food safety, veterinary medicine, and synthetic biology.
https://t.co/LknK7HX3xV

[The Straits Times @straits_times]

S’pore launches $130m RNA research programme to tackle a wider range of ailments https://t.co/1N4ypcg9rE

[NIRBA @NIRBA_sg]

The much-anticipated NIRBA initiative is officially launched on 24th of March, marking a significant step forward in scientific research aimed at understanding RNA biology and exploiting this knowledge to create innovative translational applications!

#RNAResearch #Singapore

[NIRBA @NIRBA_sg]

In the lead-up to the launch of the National Initiative for RNA Biology and its Applications (NIRBA), several engagement sessions were conducted in August 2024 to introduce stakeholders to the initiative.

#RNAResearch #Innovation #Singapore #NIRBA #NUS #NTU #ASTARSG