Postdoctoral Research 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
At the Annual Postdoc Research Symposium, you can make connections, present your latest work, learn about research accomplishments and find resources for postdocs.
Registration for the 15th Annual Postdoc Research Symposium is now closed.
Check back in summer 2026 for details about the next symposium.
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
On Friday, June 9, 2017, the Graduate School's Office of Postdoctoral Scholars hosted the Ninth Annual Postdoctoral Scholars Research Symposium.
Winners
Distinguished Postdoc Mentor Award Winners:
- Gregory G. Homish, Associate Professor, Community Health and Health Behavior
- Wenyao Xu, Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering
Three-Minute Presentation Winners:
- First Place: Rama Dey-Rao, Dermatology
- Second Place: Yingying Xie, Geography
Poster Competition Winners:
- First Place: Kimberly Kamper-DeMarco, Research Institute on Addictions
- Second Place: Andrew Schwartz, Chemistry
- Third Place: Guojian Zhang, Chemical and Biological Engineering