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Featured Research Trainee
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The September Featured Research Trainee is Jose Campos Duran, a fourth year PhD candidate working in the lab of Sarah Henrickson, MD, PhD.
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To share an upcoming event that is relevant to the CHOP Research Institute community, please email us!
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Postdoc Brew 'N Chew, 9/14
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Wednesday, September 14, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Colket Building, Room 6040
ATOP's Postdoc Brew ‘N Chew drop-in coffee hour sessions have everything you need first thing in the morning:
- Casual networking with peers
- Learn about upcoming events
- Opportunities to meet with wellness advocates
- Free hot coffee and pastries! 😊
Join us every second Wednesday morning to network, socialize and enjoy some free breakfast with your peers. If you have questions or didn't receive a direct calendar invite, please email us at atop@chop.edu.
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NPAW: Coffee and Giveaways for Postdocs, 9/19 and 9/22
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Monday, September 19, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Abramson Research Center Lobby
Attention Postdocs! Get your free National Postdoc Appreciation Week T-shirts as part of our National Postdoc Appreciation Week giveaway! Staff from ATOP will be on hand giving out free T-shirts and other swag in the Abramson Research Center Lobby! Stop by and just show us your CHOP ID badge.
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NPAW: Postdoc Headshots, 9/19 and 9/22
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NPAW: Ice Cream Social, 9/19
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Monday, September 19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Virtual Event
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Join your CHOP and Penn colleagues for a tasty afternoon treat!
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Sponsored by the CHOP Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs and the University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs
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NPAW: Speed Networking with Postdoc Alumni, 9/20
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NPAW: Combatting Imposter Syndrome Workshop, 9/21
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Imposter syndrome is a term that is used often these days, but what does it really mean? In this workshop, you will learn what imposter syndrome means, if you have it, and what are some things that contribute to it. You will also better understand what the five main competence types of imposter syndrome are and how you can combat it for yourself.
Speaker
Heather Hersh, PsyD
Founder and Principal
Thrive Well-Being
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, Ivy League professor, and public educator, Heather brings warmth, compassion, and wisdom to help people move forward in their lives.
Lunch will be provided after this event.
Learn More | Flyer
Sponsored by the CHOP Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs and the University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs
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NPAW: Massages and Smoothies, 9/21
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NPAW: Careers in Government Agencies, 9/22
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Wednesday, September 21, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Virtual Event via Zoom
This panel will provide postdocs with different perspectives and insights into careers at various government agencies. Panelists will discuss:
- Current roles and career paths
- Interview process
- Skills and qualities that lead to successful careers in government and more.
Moderator
Lisa Ohman, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Penn Biomedical Postdoctoral Council, Career Enhancement and Training Committee Co-Chair
Panelists
Amy Lavery, PhD
Epidemiologist, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, CDC
Todd Macfarlan, PhD
Senior Investigator, Section on Mammalian Development and Evolution, NICHD/DIR
Sonja Montas-Hunter, PhD
Program Director, National Science Foundation
Ozell Sanders, PhD
Medical Device Reviewer, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, FDA
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NPAW: Three Minute Thesis Information Sessions, 9/22
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NPAW: BBQ Celebration, 9/22
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Thursday, September 22, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Outdoor Space Between Buerger Center and Colket Building
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The entire community is invited to our CHOP/UPenn Postdoc Appreciation Week Barbeque, taking place in the outdoor green space between the Buerger Center and the Colket Translational Research Building (CTRB) Lobby beginning at 4:00 pm. There will be a photo booth and games as well as BBQ food and beverages! Come hungry and thirsty!
Questions? Contact atop@chop.edu.
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Sponsored by the CHOP Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs and the University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs
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NPAW: Closing Reception, 9/23
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Friday, September 23, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Penn LGBTQ+ Center, The Goodhand Room
Join us in the Penn LGBTQ+ Center to close out our week of festivities! If you need help navigating to the building, refer to this handy map! We hope to see you there!
Register | Directions
Sponsored by the CHOP Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs and the University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs
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Special Programs and Approaching Deadlines
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The annual Cores Day, being held September 15, 2022, is a joint venture with CHOP, PSOM and Wistar, in an effort to showcase the many outstanding biomedical research resources and services available throughout our campus.
This event is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to interface with a multitude of research core facilities via informational presentations provided by core facility personnel.
Learn more and register
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Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity at CHOP
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