Call for Abstracts: HMPA Postdoc Spotlight Blitz
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Are you looking to share your in-progress research, discover new techniques, and spark cross-departmental collaborations? The HMPA Professional Development Committee is thrilled to announce the first-ever Postdoc Spotlight Blitz!
This in-person event serves as a "collaboration matchmaker," giving HMS-affiliated postdocs a platform to present high-energy, 3-minute flash talks. It is a fantastic opportunity to practice pitching your research to a broad audience, build your CV, and connect directly with peers outside your immediate lab, department, or hospital.
The Details:
- When: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: TMEC Amphitheater (Tosteson Medical Education Center, 260 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA)
- Format: A two-hour in-person session featuring 10 back-to-back flash talks on stage, followed by an open Q&A and a networking mixer to discuss potential collaborations.
- Prizes: The HMPA judging panel will evaluate the presentations, and the top 3 speakers will receive official HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows (OPF)-backed certificates and win cinema vouchers for a movie outing!
How to Apply: Submit your abstract (max 200 words) via our Google Form Application.
Because this event is designed to spark connections, your submission will include a brief "Collaboration Ask and Offer." Think of this as a conversation starter: what knowledge or technical expertise are you curious to learn, and what methods would you be happy to discuss with peers?
Deadline to submit: Sunday, August 16th, 2026 (11:59 pm EST).
Submit your abstract today and get ready to step into the spotlight!
