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KIU Set To Host Africa Life Science (Afrilsc) RNA Salon's Mini-Symposium in Uganda: Third Edition

On Thursday, KIU Western Campus will host the third edition of the Africa Life Science (AfriLSc) RNA Salon Mini-Symposium. The event sponsored by Lexogen is themed Innovation in RNA Biology From Bench to Bedside.

During the event, participants are expected to share a brief outlook of either ongoing or proposed RNA research, in a bid to seek collaborations among other participants and presenters.

Find below the schedule of events

ACTIVITY TIME FACILITATOR
Arrival and Registration 9 -10 am Registration Officers
Welcome Address 10 -10:15 am Patrick Maduabuchi Aja
Opening Remark 10:15 -10:30 am The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, KIU-WC
Talk 1 and Q/A 11:00 -11:50 am      
Talk 2 and Q/A 11:50 -12:40 pm      
Innovation Hub 12:40 -1:00 pm Showcasing RNA-based innovative research for possible collaborations and supports 
  Lunch Break  
Talk 3 and Q/A 1:30-2:20 pm  
Certification/closing remark  2:20-2:30 pm   

The symposium will publish the summaries of the event in a peer-reviewed journal, to provide a comprehensive overview of the research, discussions, and conclusions presented during the symposium. This will serve to disseminate the knowledge shared during the symposium to a broader audience who could not attend the event and also place AfriLSc RNA Salon in a global picture.