Postdoctoral Association Join us for PDA Monthly Meetings WVU-HSC, NIOSH Postdoctoral Association Benefits of Joining PDA PDA monthly meetings (presentations/events) focused on important aspects of postdoctoral stage. Upcoming PDA Meetings and Events August 12th, 2016 - Dr. Salati- “The use of the individual development plan as part of postdoctoral training”. September 9th, 2016 - Dr. Lance Molnar from Mylan Pharmaceuticals - “A Postdoc in Transition from Academia into Industry”. September 23rd, 2016 - Postdoc appreciation week. “ Poster presentations, Picnic and more activities” October 14th, 2016 - Dr. Emily Dennis from  Mountaineer Leadership academy. November 4th, 2016 - Dr. Laura Gibson, Senior Associate Vice President for Research & Graduate Education, Associate Dean for Research; School of Medicine, to have an informal discussion about research at WVU-HSC. December 4th, 2016 - Postdoc research day-- Oral presentations. Future presentations/events Grant writing- Points to consider , Networking tips and many more. Postdoctoral Association Travel Award The Health Sciences Center Office of Research and Graduate Education provides travel awards (500 USD) for postdoctoral fellows to present their work at a professional meeting. Applications will be considered for conference attendance during the fall 2016 (July 1 - Dec. 31, 2016) or spring 2017 (Jan. 1 - June 30, 2017) semesters. The application deadline for the fall conferences is September 30, 2016; the deadline for spring conferences is March 31, 2017.Attendance at Postdoc Association meetings will be taken into consideration as applications are screened. Please contact PDA or check for announcements. Become a part of the association and volunteer for various posts to have an experience towards organizational skills. Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Join National Postdoctoral Association- Membership paid by The Health Sciences Center Office of Research and Graduate Education. If you have suggestions for future meetings please contact Nagaraju Anreddy (nagaraju.anreddy@hsc.wvu.edu) or Vishal R. Yadav (viyadav@hsc.wvu.edu) Lunch will be served during meeting/events Join us for PDA Monthly Meetings