UW Madison Postdoctoral Research Symposium

Opportunity for postdocs to share work, foster collaborations and build community

The 4th Annual UW–Madison Postdoctoral Research Symposium will be held Thursday, September 19 from 11:30 am – 5:30 pm at the Genetics-Biotech Center Auditorium. Organized during the National Postdoc Appreciation week, the symposium offers a venue for postdocs to share their work with others and foster new collaborations. This year the symposium will include keynote speaker Professor Angela Byars-Winston from the Department of Medicine, a panel about nonacademic career paths for postdocs, and the return of the 5-minute Blitz Talk competition.

The Blitz Talk competition is open to postdocs from all disciplines. The winner will receive a grant for future conference travel. Blitz talk abstracts are due by 6 PM on Friday, August 16th. Those selected will prepare a 5-minute research talk designed to engage a general audience. This is a great opportunity to share your work, foster collaborations, and hone communication skills. Submit abstracts here. Contact Jessica Kelliher (jlkelliher@wisc.edu) with questions.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:30 am – 12:15pm – Blitz Talk Competition: Session I: Auditorium
12:15 pm -1:15 pm – Lunch and Vendor Fair: Atrium
1:15 pm – 2:15pm – Blitz Talk Competition: Session II: Auditorium
2:15 pm -3:30 pm – Keynote Address – Dr. Angela Byars-Winston
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Career Panel: Auditorium
4:30 pm – Reception and Award Ceremony: Atrium

Organized by the UW-Madison Postdoctoral Association, and sponsored by the Morgridge Institute for Research and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies.

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