Postdoctoral Research Symposium

Student explains content on a large poster while others listen at the 2025 postdoc symposium.

The Postdoctoral Research Symposium showcases the research done by postdoctoral scholars through a research abstract/poster competition. The top three abstract/poster presentations are recognized at the event.

Symposium Details

Make connections, present your latest work, learn about research accomplishments and find resources for postdocs.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Center for the Arts
University at Buffalo North Campus

Register for the 16th Annual Postdoc Research Symposium!

Register to attend the Postdoctoral Research Symposium.

Registration is required for poster presenters and lunch participants by Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Who can participate?

Participants at this event must be postdoctoral scholars at one of the following institutions:

  • The University at Buffalo.
  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Past Competitions

Sept. 18, 2025 Sept. 18, 2024 Sept. 21, 2023 Sept. 23, 2022 May 30, 2019 June 13, 2018 June 9, 2017 June 10, 2016

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2025, the Graduate School's Office of Postdoctoral Scholars hosted the Fifteenth Annual Postdoctoral Scholars Research Symposium.

Winners

  • First Place: Tyler Rolland, Neurology
  • Second Place: Sumeeta Kumari, Oral Biology
  • Third Place, Liyuan Gong, Biomedical Engineering