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Meet Sayantan, our Postdoc of the Month! 😊 We are excited to highlight their journey into science and what inspires them beyond the lab. If you would like to be featured in this series as well, please fill out this survey: lnkd.in/gtaK9HqY

The winner is expected to present their research (winning manuscript) as a keynote speaker at the 7th Annual MCW Postdoc Research Symposium in September 2026. Please email postdoc@mcw.edu if you have any questions.

Postdocs who have won the award in the immediate preceding cycle do not qualify for this award but may apply for subsequent cycles. The submission deadline is March 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. All current MCW and Versiti postdocs are eligible to apply unless otherwise noted.

Hello Postdocs! We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2025 Postdoc Paper of the Season Award. This award applies to manuscripts accepted for publication between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.

Congratulations to Alexander Garces for being selected as the Postdoc of the Month for February. We celebrate his accomplishment and wish him continued success! If you would like to be featured in this series as well, please fill out this survey: lnkd.in/gtaK9HqY

Thank you to everyone who came and made the event so enjoyable. We loved seeing our postdoc community come together outside the lab. Looking forward to the next event! 🎳✨ #MCW #PostdocLife #BowlingNight #Community #Networking

There was lots of laughter, friendly competition, impressive strikes (and a few gutter balls 😄), and great conversations throughout the night. Congratulations to our top bowlers who competed for the highest scores and won prizes! 🏆

🎳 Bowling Night was a strike🎉 We had an amazing evening at our MCW Postdoctoral Education Bowling Night, with around 30 participants joining the fun!

All current MCW and Versiti postdocs are eligible to apply unless otherwise noted. Eligible Postdocs may apply via the Online Application: mcwisc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_77… Please let us know if you have any questions!

Winners of this award from the previous cycle (Spring 2025) are ineligible for the Fall 2025 award but are welcome to apply in subsequent cycles. The submission deadline is February 20 at 11:59p.m.

Hello Postdocs! We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2025 Professional Development Award, with an award amount of up to $750 (subject to taxation) which provides funding for a conference or training attended between Jul 1-Dec 31, 2025

Hi MCW and Versiti Postdocs! Our next Postdoc Social is February 17th—and we're going bowling! Check out the flyer below & RSVP HERE: mcwisc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5…

The NPA is powered by postdoc volunteers who help advance advocacy, community building, and professional development for postdocs nationwide. Aravind’s service reflects MCW’s strong commitment to leadership beyond our campus.

We’re proud to highlight Aravind Parthasarathy, a postdoctoral researcher at Medical College of Wisconsin, for volunteering with the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)!

This month, we’re excited to feature Pelin Ergun, winner of the EJL Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Award 2025, in our Postdoc of the Month series. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

Join us for an evening of chai, hot chocolate, treats, laughter, and the lovely company of other postdocs!

Approximately 50 postdoctoral fellows joined us for a festive evening filled with gingerbread decorating, an ugly sweater contest, games, and trivia! 🎁🧑‍🎄 Happy Holidays from the Postdoc Advisory Committee!

Join us in congratulating Joshua Nord and TARUN PANT on receiving the Excellence in Science Award! 🏆 This award recognizes their exceptional scientific achievements, dedication to research excellence, and strong commitment to advancing knowledge.