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Supporting transformational RNA science
UC Santa Cruz is seeking visionary philanthropic partners to accelerate this research at a crucial moment.
We believe RNA research has tremendous momentum as a high global research priority. Investing in facilities, faculty, students, and postdoctoral researchers can give UC Santa Cruz a competitive edge in securing higher levels of federal, state, and industry research funding, greatly leveraging the impact of philanthropic gifts. With our past achievements and with targeted investment for the future, UCSC will be a solutions-oriented global leader in RNA science and its myriad applications.
An investment today will have long-lasting, era-defining impact on improving health and well-being, solving environmental challenges, and shaping economic opportunities.
We are seeking support for a range of opportunities:
Shared key research resources, including the UCSC Biomolecular Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility, a shared CRISPR facility, a proposed RNA mass spectrometry facility, and an interdisciplinary RNA computational facility.
Endowed chairs to attract and retain the best faculty leaders, at both the senior and junior level, at UC Santa Cruz.
Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, who are the central players in RNA research and who will be the future leaders in the field.
Research funding for the RNA Therapeutic Discovery Initiative, offering seed money and other support for applied translational research into RNA diseases.
Annual international RNA research conferences to be held in Santa Cruz, for collaborative visits from RNA scientists from throughout the world to share findings and increase connections.
Find out more about giving opportunities
Find out more about giving opportunities.
Do you have questions, ideas or want to be involved? Our leadership team would be happy to hear from you: