Academic Discovery to Company Formation: Lessons in RNA Therapeutics
Event Details
Date
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time
1-2:30 p.m.
Location
DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Description
Join us for an engaging conversation and insights with esteemed visiting scientist/entrepreneur Gene Yeo
Hear about Gene’s work and journey from RNA biology and therapeutics to the creation of multiple RNA-focused startups, including aMBR genomics (here in Madison). He’ll discuss his career path and background, highlighting how faculty, trainees, and staff can translate deep science into companies without abandoning their academic identity.
Hear about Gene’s work and journey from RNA biology and therapeutics to the creation of multiple RNA-focused startups, including aMBR genomics (here in Madison). He’ll discuss his career path and background, highlighting how faculty, trainees, and staff can translate deep science into companies without abandoning their academic identity.
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Cost
Free, registration required
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Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-860-0904 (voice only) or email smnash@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Reasonable effort will be made to support your request.