Northeastern University · PhysicsRNA Analysis Innovations Lab
Meni Wanunu · Boston, Massachusetts
Research Focus
The research lab of Meni Wanunu focuses on developing innovative technologies to analyze RNA molecules directly, aiming to improve our understanding of RNA's roles in biology and disease. They utilize advanced methods like electro-optical zero mode waveguides to create high-throughput, low-input RNA sequencing techniques. By addressing limitations of current RNA sequencing methods, they aim to enable the detection of RNA modifications with greater accuracy and efficiency.
RNA sequencingelectro-optical waveguidessingle-molecule techniquesRNA modificationsnano-scale devices
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a scalable method for direct RNA sequencing.
AIM 02Enhance detection of RNA modifications and edits.
AIM 03Create high-throughput RNA sequencing techniques.
AIM 04Decrease input requirements for RNA analysis.
AIM 05Investigate the biological significance of diverse RNA forms.
Skills the Lab Values
RNA extractionPCRelectrophoresismicrofluidicsoptical microscopyenzymatic reactionsdata visualizationfluorescent labelingnucleic acid handlingbioinformatics
Output against the department
Publications232top 45% of dept.10th of 22
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Citations15ktop 27% of dept.6th of 22
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