2026 Stanford RNA Medicine Symposium
About this Event
The Stanford RNA Medicine Program (RAMP) invites you to a high-impact gathering that bridges fundamental discovery and clinical translation. Our mission is to accelerate the translation of RNA science into transformative therapeutics. Beyond outstanding scientific talks, we convene an ecosystem where leading academic researchers and biotech innovators connect to catalyze new ideas and collaboration. Join us for a one-day deep-dive into emerging RNA medicine research.
The Keynotes: A Vision for the Future
We are honored to host Dr. Jennifer Doudna, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, and Dr. Daniel Anderson, Joseph R. Mares Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT as our keynote speakers.
Confirmed speakers include: Billy Li (Stanford), Luke Gilbert (Arc Institute, UCSF), Magnus Hoffman (Gladstone), Sara Rabhi (NVIDIA), Peter Kim (Stanford), Theo Roth (Arc Institute, Stanford), Katherine Ferrara (Stanford), Kyle Daniels (PICI, Stanford), Patrick Finn (Moderna), Rhiju Das (Stanford), Marit van Buuren (BioNTech)
This is an exclusively in-person event with great networking opportunities for any RNA-enthusiast whether you are in academia, biotech, or industry
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Scientific Program:
- Topics: RNA therapeutics, RNA delivery technologies, synthetic biology, and computational innovations
- Location: Paul & Mildred Berg Hall, 291 Campus Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94305 ()
- Poster Session: by September 30, 2026
- Catering: Full-day catering, including breakfast, lunch, and a formal evening reception.
- Closing Reception: A celebratory wrap-up to toast to new connections.
Ticketing
When registering for an Academia ticket, you must register with an active .edu or academic email. If you do not use an academic email for your selected Academia ticket, it will be refunded and cancelled. You will then need to register again.
Parking
Parking is available at the Stock Farm Garage (multi-story structure) and the adjacent ground lot at the corner of Stock Farm Road and Oak Road.
- Faculty/Employees: Standard Stanford parking permits are valid in general paid areas.
- Visitors: Please utilize the ground parking lot marked with green signage.
- Payment: Visitor parking is managed via the app. We recommend downloading and configuring your account prior to arrival to ensure a smooth transition to the venue.
Why Stanford RAMP?
The Stanford RNA Medicine Program (RAMP) is an incubator laboratory focused on advancing RNA-based science and applications. We conduct cutting-edge research, partner with academia, industry and foundations, and provide technology support and resources to the Stanford RNA community.Our expertise spans RNA functional element design, functional screens, RNA purification, and innovative delivery technologies including lipid nanoparticles (LNP). Our mission is to accelerate the translation of RNA discoveries into precision medicine breakthroughs.
More details about the program can be found .
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 25.00 to USD 495.00



















