2026 Stanford RNA Medicine Symposium
October 29th, 2026 | Berg Hall | Stanford, CA
Join us at the 4th annual Stanford RNA Medicine Symposium, a premier scientific event that brings together thought-leaders in RNA therapeutics from academia and industry.
Keynote Speakers
2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Dr. Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D.
HHMI Investigator
Li Ka Shing Chancellor's Chair in Biomedical and Health Sciences
Founder, Innovative Genomics Institute
Professor, Depts. of Molecular & Cell Biology and Chemistry, UC Berkeley
A pioneer in CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, Dr. Doudna has fundamentally transformed our ability to rewrite the genetic code with surgical precision. Her groundbreaking work has paved the way for curative treatments of genetic diseases and established the foundations for programmable medicine. She continues to define the next frontier of biotechnology.
Dr. Daniel Anderson, Ph.D.
Professor, Chemical Engineering and Institute for Medical Engineering and Science
Member, Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine
Associate Member, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Associate Member, Ragon Institute at MGH, MIT and Harvard
Daniel G. Anderson is the Joseph R. Mares (1924) Professor of Chemical Engineering, and a core member of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, and the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research. He is a leading researcher in the fields of nanotherapeutics and biomaterials. Prof. Anderson’s work has led to advances in a range of areas, including medical devices, cell therapy, drug delivery, gene therapy and material science, and has resulted in the publication of more than 550 papers, patents, and patent applications.
Guest Speakers
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Dr. Magnus Hoffman, Ph.D.
Assistant Investigator, Gladstone Institutes
Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, UC San Francisco -
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Dr. Luke Gilbert, Ph.D.
Core Investigator, Arc Institute
Associate Professor, Department of Urology, UC San Francisco -
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Dr. Katherine Ferrara, Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology, Stanford University
Division Chief for the Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford -
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Dr. Theo Roth, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Stanford University
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Dr. Patrick Finn, Ph.D.
Vice President, Head of Rare Disease Research, Moderna
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Dr. Rhiju Das, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Stanford University School of Medicine
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Dr. Peter S. Kim, Ph.D.
Virginia and D. K. Ludwig Professor of Biochemistry, Stanford University School of Medicine
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Dr. Jin Billy Li, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Genetics, Stanford University
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Dr. Kyle Daniels, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Genetics, and by courtesy, Neurosurgery, Stanford University
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Share Your Research at Our Poster Session
Share your research at our symposium with the Stanford scientific community, as well as academic and industry leaders in the field of RNA medicine. Submit your abstract by September 30th, 2026. Maximum poster size is 3.5ft x 3.5ft
Sponsorship Opportunities
Elevate your company’s visibility by sponsoring Stanford RNA Medicine Symposium, an event with 600+ attendees and built around breakthrough science, translation, and networking. Sponsors have the opportunity to connect with experts, elevate brand awareness, and forge impactful partnerships.
Platinum
$20,000
Gold
$12,000
Silver
$6,000
Startup
$3,000
Our 2026 Sponsors
Past Sponsors
Plan Your Visit
Accommodations
Recommended stays within 10 minutes of campus. Select either link for more information & room availability. Contact us for Stanford discounted rates.
Travel
Stanford is conveniently situated between two major travel hubs, both approximately 30 minutes from campus depending on traffic.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Located North of campus.
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC): Located South of campus.
Arrival & Parking
The symposium takes place at Berg Hall, second floor of the Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center (LKSC), conveniently located within walking distance of the Stock Farm Garage.
Access: Follow directional signs to the main staircase or elevators facing the temporary parking zone.
Navigation: Refer to the "Red Star" on the official map for the exact walking path.
Primary parking is available at the Stock Farm Garage and ground lot (Stock Farm Rd & Oak Rd).
Visitors: Use ground lot spaces marked with green signage.
Payment: All visitor parking is managed via the ParkMobile smartphone app.
Faculty/Staff: Standard paid permit areas are available throughout the vicinity.
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited to 250 participants to ensure high-quality engagement. Early bird registration is currently open.