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WUT researcher joins international RNA research consortium

Opublikowano: 28/05/2026 10:50 am

Associate Professor Małgorzata Adamczyk

Małgorzata Adamczyk, Associate Professor at the Chair of Drug and Cosmetics Biotechnology at the Faculty of Chemistry of the Warsaw University of Technology (WUT), has been appointed a member of the Human RNome Consortium (HRPC) — a prestigious international initiative dedicated to comprehensively mapping the human epitranscriptome in order to deepen understanding of cellular mechanisms and support the development of modern therapeutic strategies.

Prof. Adamczyk was invited to join the consortium in recognition of her achievements in advancing RNome research, particularly her contribution to developing Oxford Nanopore sequencing methods for mapping complex tRNA modifications. The work of Prof. Adamczyk’s research group was supported by the WUT Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB) programme under the BIOTECHMED-3 Advanced project “Development of a Methodology for the Analysis of the Eukaryotic tRNA Epitranscriptome Using Third-Generation Oxford Nanopore Sequencing.”

The Human RNome Project represents another major advance in genome research. The initiative focuses on deciphering the complex “code” of RNA modifications in their dynamic and multidimensional context. This research addresses a missing link in understanding the full landscape of biological regulation and is essential for uncovering the mechanisms underlying human health, as well as the development and progression of diseases.

“Being part of the RNome initiative is not only a great honour for me, but also a sense of belonging to a community united by an issue of fundamental importance,” says Małgorzata Adamczyk, Associate Professor at WUT. “The opportunity to collaborate with a group of world-renowned researchers distinguished by their impressive expertise and genuine passion for research is truly inspiring. As a member of the consortium, I have a unique opportunity to actively contribute to international projects while also inviting outstanding experts to participate in my own initiatives focused on research into the human RNome.”

What are our researcher’s plans and goals related to her membership in the Human RNome Consortium?

“First and foremost, building lasting scientific relationships with consortium partners and carrying out ambitious research projects, culminating in innovative publications in prestigious scientific journals and practical implementations,” says Prof. Adamczyk.

Human RNome Symposium, Goethe University Frankfurt, August 5, 2025