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PostdoctoralScholars & FellowsConnectIssue 07 / WINTER 2017THIS MONTH’S FOCUS.DATA & DINEThe monthly newsletter for and by postdoctoralscholars and fellows at the Penn State College ofMedicine.Learn about the research being done by postdocsat the College of Medicine, workshops and seminarssponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, upcoming Postdoctoral Society events, and fun activities in the community for the entire family. Feel freeto forward any announcements or suggestions ofcontent for future issues to Becky Moyer,rmoyer7@hmc.psu.edu.Page 1: This Month’s Focus:DATA & DINEPage 2: EventsThe Office of PostdoctoralAffairsPage 3: Bond and BradleyPostdoctoral Travel AwardConflict Management WorkshopPage 4: BMS SeminarData & Dine: 15th AnnualPostdoctoral ResearchSymposiumPage 5: Postdoctoral Orientation &Information SessionLab Management and ResearchSurvival Skills: Kick Off EventPage 6: Bring Your Own LunchLibrary Workshop: Managingyour Professional OnlineProfilesPage 7: New WebsiteFundraiserPage 8: Postdoc SpotlightWhat’s in the Community?The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs 500 University Drive PO Box 850 Hershey PA 17033Website: http://med.psu.edu/web/postdocs/home Contact Us at 717.531.4565
February 2nd —2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Room C3860“Conflict Management” WorkshopGuest Speaker: Kevin Grigsby, MSW, DSWFebruary 6th —Abstracts Due for Data & Dine, www.sites.psu.edu/postdocsFebruary 8th —4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Lecture Room BBMS Series “Effects of Exercise on Tumor Physiologic Microenvironment”,Postdoc Invited Guest Speaker: Mark Dewhirst, DVM, PhDFebruary 15th —4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Postdoctoral Society Meeting—Room C1800February 28th —4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.Data & Dine Symposium—University Conference CenterMarch 11th—Applications for 3rd Travel Award Cycle OpenMarch 15th—4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Postdoctoral Society Meeting—Room C1800March 28th—3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Room C3621”Lab Management and Research Survival Skills” Kick-off Event*Mandatory Meeting—Attendance will be taken!April 19th: 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Postdoctoral Society MeetingApril 21st—4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Room C3621Responsible Code of Research TrainingApril 22nd —Applications for 3rdTravel Award Cycle CloseHeather Lehman,Ph.D.ChairpersonKatie Kokolus, Ph.D.SecretaryChetna Soni, Ph.D.TreasurerXiangyu Cai, Ph.D.Social Events ChairShwetank, Ph.D.ProfessionalDevelopment ChairBalazs Koscso, Ph.D.SocietyRepresentativeFrom the Director’s desk This issue of Connect brings a major change to therunning of our newsletter. I am very excited thatthe postdoctoral scholar community of the Collegeof Medicine has taken over responsibility for theconception, writing and publishing of thisnewsletter. Connect is now BY and FOR Postdocs!!Please join me in welcoming our inaugural postdocEditorial Board: Drs. Jason Biegel, SreejataChatterjee, and Colleen Netherby. Future issues ofConnect will feature postdoc research highlightsand accomplishments, as well as professional andsocial issues important to all postdocs. Your ideasand contributions are encouraged!Pictured Above:Kristin Eckert, Ph.D.Pictured Above:Becky Moyer
This travel award has been developed in an effort to facilitate andpromote the professional development of postdocs and contribute to travel expenses for active conference participation. Eachaward will be in the amount of 300 and will be offered fourtimes per calendar year.APPLICATIONS OPEN: March 11th, 2017Eligible Conference Dates: May 7th, 2017 – August 31st, 2017*APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 22nd, 2017*Please find the travel award criteria and application materials on the PennState College of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs website y questions?Please email Heather Lehman,hlehman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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With more and more opportunities available, we have created a websitespecifically for The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs,https://sites.psu.edu/postdocs/Please frequently visit this website to learn about any new teaching opportunities, workshops, and events available to you!
Postdoc SpotlightJANUARY 20TH:Room C1800FEBRUARY 17TH:Room C1800I have been working in the lab of Dr Milena Bogunovic at the DepartmentMARCH 16TH: of Microbiology and Immunology for almost four years now. Our lab studies dendriticcell and macrophage diversity and function in the gastrointestinal tract. My reRoom C1800search focuses on understanding the role of macrophages in the immune response against theintracellular pathogen Salmonella. Macrophages are essential for the innate phase of the imApril 20TH:mune response against bacteria but I am particularly interested in their role in shaping theRoom C1800adaptive immune response.earneddegree in biology at the Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, Hungary. AfterHeldI ontheMaster’s3rd WednesdaygraduatingI startedworking in the laboratory of Dr George Hasko and enrolled in the Immunolofthe Monthfromogy4:00-5:00graduate programP.M. at the Eotvos Lorand University. After completing the course work at thegraduate school, my mentor invited me to join his other lab at the University of Medicine and Dentistry (Now Rutgers – NewJersey Medical School) in Newark, New Jersey to finish my research project. During my PhD I studied the roles of adenosinereceptor signaling in regulatingthe Coffeephenotype&ofLightdifferent macrophage populations, such as microglia following classical orEnjoyalternative activation.RefreshmentsI was born and raised in the capital of Hungary, Budapest. While growing up, I also spent a lot of time during summer breaksin the house of my grandparents in a very small village in northern part of Hungary. Outside work, I like watching movies andreading, for example historical fiction from my favorite author Herman Wouk. I love playing and also watching soccer; I am abig fan of Real Madrid. Since moving to the US, I also grew to like football and basketball, although I don’t know how to playthem at all, unfortunately. I amPleasenot a hugefan Freeof cook-to If you would like to be interviewed for a “Spotlight” ofFeelyour Research in future issues, please contacting but I like eating Hungarian food andJoinI can cookUs!manyKatie Kokolus, kkokolus@hmc.psu.eduauthentic dishes such as goulash.Date: February 16, 2017Time: 7:00 PMAt the Giant CenterHERSHEY'S CHARACTERBREAKFASTEvent Date: 2/26/2017Location: Hershey LodgeTime: 7 AM - 11 AMSHOW DESCRIPTION:New this season, for the first time ever, the Globetrotters willdebut basketball’s first 4-point line. The 4-point line will belocated 30 feet from the basket – 6 feet, 3 inches beyond thetop of the NBA’s current 3-point line.During their 2017 World Tour, the famed team will feature astar-studded roster that includes Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard and CheeseChisholm – plus female stars TNT Lister and Ace Jackson*–the Globetrotters’ one-of-a-kind show is unrivaled in the worldof family entertainment. Every game will showcase incredibleball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilariouscomedy and unequaled fan interaction. After the game,Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos withfans.Admission: Buffet Pricing (does not includetax and gratuity):Adults: 17.00; Children (Ages 9-12): 10.00;Children (Ages 4-8): 7.00; Children (Ages 3and under): FreeNote: A la carte menu is also available.From: Jan 27, 2017 – Mar 31, 2017Recurring weekly on Friday, SaturdayFrom: Jan 27, 2017 – Mar 31, 2017Recurring weekly on FridayFridays are meant to be wild! VisitZooAmerica any Friday throughMarch for just 6 (plus tax)! So, gatherup your pack, herd, or clan and head tothe Zoo to bond with otters, hang outwith the bats, and kick it with the elkEvent Details:HERSHEY'S Characters will be on hand tomeet and greet guests for this breakfast eventat Bears Den!Recommended for families.Reservations are recommended, call717-534-8601.Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pmGuided Winter Walk atHershey Gardens 6 FRIDAYSARE BACK ATTHE ZOO!EVENT DETAILS:Break free from cabin fever! Take a one-hourguided tour of the Gardens to experience itswinter charm and learn about the natural history of the plants. Included in admission.SweetestSteps SundaysStarting: Jan 29,2017Recurring weekly on SundayGet your steps in with additional freefamily fun activities featuring jumprope, football & basketball toss and anobstacle course combining all of thefun!
scholars and fellows at the Penn State College of Medicine. Learn about the research being done by postdocs at the College of Medicine, workshops and seminars sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, up-coming Postdoctoral Society events, and fun activi-ties in the community for the entire family. Feel free
