NIRBA

25/03/2025

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

This ground-breaking initiative aims to advance RNA research and its practical applications, positioning Singapore at the forefront of scientific innovation.

🔬 RNA biology is pivotal to understanding scientific principles and theories with DPM Heng emphasizing the importance to strengthen our RNA research and innovation capabilities.

Stay tuned for more updates on how NIRBA will shape the future of RNA research! 🌟

25/03/2025

25/03/2025

NIRBA is a national research initiative involving partners such as NUS, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and Duke-NUS Medical School to build strategic research capabilities in RNA biology and its applications.

Read more at: https://news.nus.edu.sg/new-national-initiative-for-rna-biology-and-its-applications

25/03/2025

25/03/2025

23/03/2025

NIRBA Official Launch!

The much-anticipated NIRBA initiative is officially launched on the 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.

23/03/2025

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. These sessions provided a platform for in-depth discussions, feedback, and collaboration opportunities, highlighting NIRBA’s mission to foster innovation and bridge research with industry needs.

Key Engagement Sessions:
•NUS: Thursday, 8 August 2024, 11 am to 12 pm, at NUS MD7 Seminar Room M9
•A*STAR: Monday, 12 August 2024, 4 pm to 5 pm, at A*STAR, IMCB Boardroom, Level 3 Proteos
•Duke-NUS & NTU: Thursday, 15 August 2024, 11 am to 12 pm, at CREATE Theatre, Level 2 CREATE Tower
•Town Hall: Monday, 26 August 2024, 4 pm to 5 pm, at CREATE Theatre, Level 2 CREATE Tower

These events provided attendees with insights into the NIRBA initiative while serving as a key milestone in building momentum for NIRBA’s official launch, engaging participants from academia, research institutions, and industry to drive impactful collaborations.

22/03/2025

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

Excited to share an overview of NIRBA, Singapore's strategic initiative aiming to establish world-class capabilities in RNA biology. With support from the National Research Foundation (NRF) and collaboration with esteemed institutions like the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), NIRBA is set to transform Singapore into a global hub for RNA research.

By leveraging cutting-edge advancements in RNA science, NIRBA is poised to drive innovation, address critical health challenges, and stimulate economic growth. Proud to be part of a community that is at the forefront of groundbreaking research and applications in RNA biology!