The Annual Roswell Park Postdoctoral Symposium highlights groundbreaking research by postdoctoral scholars at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and beyond. Join us for an exciting day of Postdoctoral presentations followed by a networking dinner and awards ceremony!
This is a free event — all are welcome to attend, registration is required.
Keynote speaker
First Shot Elevator Pitch Tournament
We are thrilled to announce the return of the First Shot Elevator Pitch Event, a unique opportunity offered by the Office of Technology Transfer and Commercial Development to enhance your research pitch and presentation skills. This event aims to empower you to effectively communicate your groundbreaking research and innovations, fostering a culture of collaboration and highlighting the efforts of postdoctoral researchers within our esteemed Roswell community. To take part in the First Shot Elevator Pitch Tournament, see registration form for details.
*Please register by July 29, 2025
Event information
Friday, September 12, 2025
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Gaylord Cary Conference Room - Research Studies Center
Elm and Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14263
Agenda
Please check back for full agenda.
Call for Presenters
We invite you to submit a poster abstract for presentation at the 6th Annual Postdoctoral Symposium. Please limit your abstract to 300 words or less. Only individuals who select “Yes” for oral presentation consideration during registration will be reviewed for an oral presentation slot. However, all submitted abstracts will automatically be accepted for the poster session. Please note that individuals selected for oral presentations are still required to present a poster. The poster size should be 3.5 feet by 3.5 feet; poster boards & easels will be provided.
Please submit your abstract by midnight on Sunday, July 29, 2025 for consideration.
Planning Committee
Mohamed Sharif, PhD
President, Roswell Park Association of Postdocs
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, Cancer Genetics and Genomics
Swati Sharma, PhD
Vice President, Roswell Park Association of Postdocs
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, Center for Oral Oncology
Murugan Selvam, PhD
Treasurer, Roswell Park Association of Postdocs
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, Department of Medicine
Shyamananda Mayengbam, PhD
Secretary, Roswell Park Association of Postdocs
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, Immunology
Shamshad Alam, PhD
Chair, 6th Annual Postdoctoral Symposium
Affiliate Member, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Natalie M. Brock
Conference & Symposia Manager
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the Postdocs, especially those on the Organizing Committee. Your unwavering support and dedication have been instrumental in making this event possible.
Contact us
Please contact Natalie Brock at Natalie.Brock@RoswellPark.org with any questions.