# Meeting Review on India EMBO lecture course on RNA-protein complexes: from molecular assembly to physiological functions and disease

## TL;DR

This paper summarizes a scientific meeting on RNA-protein complexes and their roles in cellular functions and disease.

## Contribution

The paper provides a review of recent advances and discussions from an EMBO lecture course on RNA-protein interactions.

## Key findings

- The meeting emphasized recent advances in RNA-protein interactions and their roles in cellular functions.
- Dysregulated post-transcriptional processes were highlighted as contributors to various diseases.
- Workshops on omics and phase separation were part of the course's methodological focus.

## Abstract

The India EMBO lecture course ‘RNA-protein complexes: from molecular assembly to physiological functions and disease’ was held at The National Centre for Cell Science, Pune, India, from February 24 to 28, 2025. The major theme of the lecture series centred on the recent advances in RNA-protein interactions and their role in regulating complex assembly or condensation as well as cellular functions and plasticity. Additionally, the course highlighted the impact of dysregulated post-transcriptional processes in various diseases. Speakers from various biological disciplines presented their research on both the fundamental architecture of RNA and protein complexes and their contributions to higher-order cellular functions. The course also featured flash talks and poster presentations selected from abstract submissions, alongside special methodological workshops on omics and phase separation. This Meeting Review reflects on the event's key discussions, drawing attention to the overarching themes and main conclusions.

Summary: This Meeting Review highlights talks from some of the renowned labs working on RNA and RBPs who participated in the EMBO lecture course ‘RNA-protein complexes: from molecular assembly to physiological functions and disease’ and gives an insight into their current work.