News from the Phizicky Lab
News from the Phizicky Lab
Professor Eric Phizicky is Honored by the RNA Society
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Professor Eric Phizicky has received the RNA Society's Outstanding Service Award. Professor Phizicky was recognized for contributions to the development of the Society's flagship journal, RNA. He joined as an Associate Editor in 2015, became Deputy Editor-in-Chief to Tim Nilsen in 2017, and in 2022 became Senior Editor together with Javier Cáceres. He has been instrumental in enhancing and modernizing the content of the journal, and in upgrading the manuscript submission system.
Professor Phizicky has also served the RNA Society in numerous committee roles, and in the organization of annual meetings. Beyond these accomplishments, he is an internationally recognized researcher in the field of tRNA biology, and a generous colleague and mentor. He has been a member of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics since 1987.
We warmly congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition!