Translating the Cancer Genome
Welcome.
Research in the Conn lab is focused on understanding how mRNA translation is distinctly orchestrated for dynamic responses driving oncogenesis, response to nutrients, effects for drug resistance, cell differentiation, and metastasis. We use a combination of cellular & molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and translational research techniques to investigate mRNA regulation in disease.
We are a new group, hoping to grow as an interdisciplinary team of biologists, chemists, and clinicians.
Conn Lab @ The University of Pennsylvania
News & Twitter
Winter 2025-
Nora’s invited Book Chapter published
Ali joins the lab as Senior Research Specialist
Lab welcomes youngest member (12/12Conn)
2026- Happy New Year!
Morgan receives poster award at 2026 UPSTATE NY RNA SYMPOSIUM
Nora & Morgan present at Penn’s RNA Day
Nora receives Patel Family Cancer Research Scholar Award
Nora, Morgan, & Crys attend RNA Society!
Welcome Ryan & Ylang, Summer 2026 (:
Ryan has an oral presentation for Leadership Alliance National Symposium (LANS)
Morgan, Nora, & Marissa present CSHL ‘26
Reading Terminal Holiday Party 2025_ConnLab
