Johnian Society Virtual Interview with Professor Eric Miska

The Johnian Society is delighted to announce an upcoming virtual interview with the esteemed scientist, Professor Eric Miska. Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation where we will explore his groundbreaking work and contributions to the field of molecular biology.

This interview will take place on Thursday 10 October at 6pm on Zoom.

Professor Eric Miska is a renowned molecular biologist whose research focuses on the role of non-coding RNAs in gene regulation and their implications for understanding complex diseases. He is currently a Professor of Molecular Genetics at the University of Cambridge and a leading figure in the field of RNA biology.

During the interview, Dr David Bailey (1969) will discuss a range of topics with Eric, giving the audience a snapshot into the life of a Cambridge professor and explore Professor Eric Miska’s extensive experiences and contributions to research at St John’s College. Eric will also discuss his involvement with start-ups, particularly his work with STORM therapeutics, and offer his views on future developments in the research landscape at St John’s.

The conversation aims to inspire attendees, generate ideas for strengthening the current postgraduate research environment, and encourage the involvement of alumni in mentoring and other forms of support.

Please register for the event using the booking form below:

Eric Miska

Eric studied Mathematics, Physics and Biology at Heidelberg, Berlin and Mainz, and he received a BA in Biochemistry from Trinity College, Dublin. He received his PhD in Pathology from the University of Cambridge in 2000, working alongside Tony Kouzarides. For most of his academic life he has been studying ‘the most magical molecule’: RNA. RNA is a sister molecule to DNA – information flows from DNA and RNA inside all cells – and life on this planet most likely emerged when RNA molecules started replicating. Eric is now the Herchel Smith Professor of Molecular Genetics and a Senior Group Leader at the Gurdon Institute at the University of Cambridge. He was a European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) Young Investigator, has been a full member of EMBO since 2012, and in 2013 he received the Hooke Medal awarded by the British Society of Cell Biology.

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