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The Social Committee at the Harvard Medical Postdoctoral Association (HMPA) aims to foster connection and community among postdoctoral fellows by organizing engaging social events in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Through a diverse range of activities—from arts and crafts sessions to happy hours and movie nights—the committee creates opportunities for postdocs to unwind, meet new colleagues, and build meaningful connections beyond the lab. Its primary goal is to cultivate a supportive space where postdocs can enjoy campus life while strengthening their professional and social networks.

Join our [mailing list ](https://listserv.med.harvard.edu/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=postdoc_association&A=1)to not miss out on our social events!

**Social Committee 2025-2026**

Co-Chair – **Mariasilvia Colantuoni, PhD**: mariasilvia.colantuoni {at} childrens.harvard.edu

Co-Chair – **Prisca Hamm, PhD**: phamm {at} bwh.harvard.edu



 

  [### Mariasilvia Colantuoni

 ](/people/mariasilvia-colantuoni)Chair, Social committee 2025-2026

Postdoctoral Fellow at Maria Gutierrez-Arcelus Lab

Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School / Boston Children’s Hospital

 

 

 Silvia is Co-Chair of the Social Committee of the Harvard Medical Postdoctoral Association (HMPA) at Harvard Medical School. In this role, she leads the organization of engaging social events that foster connection and community among postdoctoral fellows... 

 

 

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   [### Prisca Hamm

 ](/people/prisca-hamm)Co-Chair, Social Committee 2025-2026

Postdoctoral Fellow at Hollenhorst lab

Division of Hematology Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

 

 

 Hi, I’m Prisca! I am a pharmacist from Germany with a PhD in pharmaceutical technology and drug delivery. During my PhD, I designed and characterized bioconjugates for a diverse range of biomedical applications. I am passionate about proteomics... 

 

 

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