RNA Society Spotlights McManus
Heidi Opdyke
- Associate Dean of Marketing and Communications, MCS
- Email opdyke@andrew.cmu.edu
- Phone 412-268-9982
Joel McManus, associate professor of biological sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, has been recognized by the RNA Society in its monthly Member Spotlight series.
The feature highlights McManus’s innovative research on RNA translation and regulation, particularly his lab’s work using high-throughput assays and computational modeling to uncover how RNA sequences and structures influence protein synthesis. McManus’s research spans both human genes and fungal pathogens, with implications for understanding gene expression, disease mechanisms, and translational control.
His lab’s interdisciplinary approach combines experimental biology with computational analysis, contributing to the broader RNA research community. The RNA Society’s Member Spotlight celebrates scientists making significant contributions to RNA biology and fostering collaboration across the field. McManus joins a distinguished group of researchers recognized for advancing RNA science.
