Postdoctoral Research Forum
The Postdoctoral Research Forum is an annual event led by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to foster scientific interaction and interdepartmental collaboration, and to provide greater exposure and recognition for research by Western’s postdoctoral scholars.
This year's event took place on Thursday, May 16, in the Great Hall, Somerville House.
Agenda
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Postdoc 120-Second Research Sprint
- 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon – How to be a Good Mentor and Mentee
- 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. – Alumni Event and Networking
- 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Grant Writing Workshop
- 4:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
Postdoc 120-Second Research Sprint
2024 Winners
- 1st Place and People's Choice: Caroline Nettekoven, Brain and Mind Institute, Computer Science, Faculty of Science
- 2nd Place: Jorge Rojas Vargas, Biology, Faculty of Science
- 3rd Place: Xuejie Li, Chemistry, Faculty of Science
People's Choice Winners
- Abdalla Albeely
- Gabriel Varela
- Phivos Phylactou
- Basem Haroun
We invite you to watch the talks given by the 36 participants in the Postdoc 120-Second Research Sprint.
Awards
"Eugenia Canas" Postdoctoral Scholar of the Year Award
2024 Winner: Idowu Olawoye, Microbiology and Immunology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
This award recognizes a Western Postdoctoral Scholar who has shown exceptional commitment and potential as an emerging scientist. The Postdoctoral Scholar of the Year stands out among his/her peers for excellence displayed in research, leadership, service, outreach, and/or teaching.
Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award
2024 Winner: John McCormick, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
This award recognizes a Western Postdoctoral Supervisor who has demonstrated exemplary support for postdoctoral scholars at Western by going above and beyond supervisory expectations. These mentors have given their time and put forth extra effort to ensure a successful experience for postdoctoral scholars.
Contact
Mihaela Harmos
Postdoctoral Services Coordinator
Western University
School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
International and Graduate Affairs Building, Room 1N07
London, ON, Canada N6A 3K7
mharmos@uwo.ca | grad.uwo.ca