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Postdoctoral fellows Andrea Waksmunski and Michelle Grunin write about heritability in age-related macular degeneration
Explaining heritability for a disease, which is the portion of risk shaped by genetics, has been a question that has puzzled scientists for decades. Much of what we know has been found from studies of twins or other closely related families. However, much of the “missing heritability” for complex…
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Attend a free professional development conference for postdocs
Postdoctoral scholars and fellows, and other members of the APP community can sign up to attend the 19th annual National Postdoctoral Association Conference. Thanks to a bulk registration purchased by the CWRU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, 25 participants will be able…
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“Taking the Leap: Exploring Post-Academic Opportunities Beyond Your PhD”
Join the APP Postdoc Association for a panel discussion event for postdocs and PhD students titled “Taking the Leap: Exploring Post-Academic Opportunities Beyond Your PhD.” Attendees will hear from PhD graduates and postdocs who have "taken the leap" and transitioned to…
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Free seminar on university teaching to be offered in 2021
Graduate students, postdoc scholars/fellows and research scholars considering a career teaching at the university level can sign up for UNIV401, “Advanced Professional Development for University Teaching.” Staff also are welcome to participate. This seminar course provides an introduction to…
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Postdoc Appreciation Week
Postdoctoral scholars at APP are invited to participate in events in honor of Postdoc Appreciation Week. Events will be held through Monday, Sept. 28. For further details and to get Zoom information for events, email Diana Fox at dsf31@case.edu. Virtual CWRU…
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Orchid Mania tickets offered to new ORCID ID users
Postdoctoral fellows and doctoral students who have not yet signed up for an ORCID ID can claim a free ticket to the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Orchid Mania event by registering for the ORCID digital identifier between Feb. 3-14. Orchid Mania tickets will be given to the first 50 postdoctoral…
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Graduate students and postdocs: Prepare for a future teaching career
Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and fellows who are considering a career as teaching faculty can sign up for the University 401 Advanced Professional Development for University Teaching Seminar as a first step in their process of pursuing a faculty position. This seminar is offered…
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“Accessing Health Care in the United States”
Health care in the United States can be confusing, overwhelming and expensive. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will host a free educational session on how to access health care in the United States for international members of the university community. Titled “Accessing Health Care in the United…
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“Navigating the Visa Process Together: How to Make the Best Choices for International Researchers”
As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week (Sept. 16–20), the APP Postdoctoral Association will host “Navigating the Visa Process Together: How to Make the Best Choices for International Researchers” featuring Brendan Delaney, Esq. This seminar is open to faculty and staff…
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PostDocs Appreciation Luncheon at Kelvin Smith Library
In honor of National PostDoc Appreciation Week, Kelvin Smith Library will host a luncheon to highlight library resources and tools to help postdocs grow professionally. The PostDocs Appreciation Luncheon will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Kelvin Smith Library, Room LL06…