The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports postdoctoral researchers in all aspects of their training and development toward independent careers. We collaborate with JHU-JHMI organizations, departments, faculty, and staff to enhance the research, training, wellness, and professional development of postdocs and to support their transition to successful careers in academia, industry, government, and other sectors.
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is delighted to welcome Dr. Marquita Genies, M.D., M.P.H., inaugural Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Welcome Dr. Genies!
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Postdoc Kudos | IDP (Individual Development Plans) | Open Fellowship Positions
To request an appointment, please submit an appointment request. If this is an urgent issue or you need other information, please contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs directly at postdocaffairs@jhmi.edu
News & Upcoming Events
- 2023 Intersections Science Fellows Symposium to take place virtually October 4-6, 2023. Postdocs encouraged to apply. Application deadline has been extended to May 1, 2023. Call for applications and more information.
- Professional Development and Career Office listing of events for April 2023 can be found here.
- JHU Campus Climate Assessment Survey is open until April 28th, 2023. The link to take the survey is here. To download the flyer with QR code, click here.
- Overview and Reference Guide to 2023-2024 Benefits for JHU Postdocs can be found here.
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
- Additional Ventures Catalyst to Independence Awards. Postdocs engaged in Cardiology research broadly relevant to single ventricle disease are eligible to apply. For information.
- Fulbright Scholars Program announces availability of Fulbright Postdoctoral Awards. For information about the funding opportunities, eligibility and application instructions, see here.
Monthly Postdoc Kudos!
Each month we feature recent SOM postdoc accomplishments, such as high impact papers, awards, and grants! Do you know a postdoc (yourself included) who should be featured? Email us to include them in next month's kudos at postdocaffairs@jhmi.edu.
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Ritu Yadav, M.B.B.S., Department Medicine, Cardiovascular Division
Dr. Yadav has published her first author publication and two abstract publications.
“Relationship between amiodarone response prior to ablation and 1-year outcomes of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation”, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, February 2023, https://doi.org/10.1111/jce.15845
“Incidence, Characteristics and Predictors of Acute Percarditis After Afablation”, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, March 2023, https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/S0735-1097%2823%2900685-X
“A Rare Case Of MRSA Pericarditis With Purulent Pericardial Effusion Leading To Uremic Kidney Failure From A Right, Necrotic Toe”, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, March 2023, https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/S0735-1097%2823%2903732-4 -
Dhiman S. Pal, Ph.D., Cell Biology
Dr. Pal published the paper “Spatiotemporal dynamics of membrane surface charge regulates cell polarity and migration”, Nature Cell Biology, October 2022, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41556-022-00997-7
Dr. Pal was awarded the Lewis Travel Award from the Department of Cell Biology to present a talk and poster at the Gordon Research Seminar and Conference on Directed Cell Migration in Galveston, Texas January 7-13, 2023. -
Leah J. Elias, Ph.D., Neuroscience
Dr. Elias published the paper “Touching neurons underlying dopaminergic pleasurable touch and sexual receptivity”, In the Journal Cell, January 13, 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.12.034
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Bashar Hassan, M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health
Dr. Hassan has submitted 11 abstracts, out of which 11 were accepted for oral presentation. 4 from the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health and 7 from the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health and R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center will have a strong presence at this year's American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting in Maryland on April.
Need Career Counseling? The Professional Development and Career Office (PDCO) offers assistance with CV reviews, interviewing strategies, job applications, and more. Appointments are made through handshake on the PDCO website.
Our Team
Dana Boatman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs
Emma Ey
Sr. Administrative Coordinator, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Cassie Klein, M.B.A.
Administrator, Graduate Medical Education & Postdoctoral Programs
Kimberly Averella
Senior Credentialing Specialist, Office of the Registrar
Patty Crapanzano
Senior Administrative Coordinator, GME and Postdoctoral Programs
Location
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
1830 E. Monument Street, 6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21205-2196
postdocaffairs@jhmi.edu