“From undergraduate researcher to PhD and postdoc in the WATER lab and now One Health Fellow at Wayne State University, Dr. Mackenzie Connell has built a remarkable career integrating environmental toxicology, ...”
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For Lynn Hedrick, PhD, the impact of postdocs goes beyond scientific contributions. Their enthusiasm, collaboration, and positive energy have helped shape the culture and success of her lab.

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“The members of the Executive Committee of the Biological Modeling Specialty Section (BMSS) would like to acknowledge Dr. Xuelian Jia, BMSS Postdoc Representative, for all her work to support BMSS awards, events, and other initiatives over the last year. ...” #NPAW #2026NPAW #postdocs

“Thank you for being such a great role model and mentor in lab! We appreciate you so much :)” #NPAW #2026NPAW #postdocs

“We want to say it clearly: Thank you! Your work is critical to the Society’s mission of creating a safer, healthier world, and we are honored to count you among the future leaders of toxicology.” #NPAW #2026NPAW #postdocs

Our postdocs are pushing the boundaries of what we know about the brain, driven by curiosity and a desire to make a difference. This week, we celebrate the people who keep discovery moving. Thank you to all of our Postdocs!
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“Couldn’t be more glad to have you as my mentor! Here's to many more western blots, papers read, and thoughtful discussion.” #NPAW #2026NPAW #postdocs

As #NPAW comes to a close, we reflect on what the role of postdoc means for our community.

Postdoctoral researchers occupy a unique position in science—they are no longer students, but rather early career scientists growing into independent investigators.

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Across St. Jude, postdoctoral researchers spend countless hours conducting experiments, analyzing data and advancing the research that powers our mission.

As #NPAW comes to a close, we celebrate the impact of our postdocs who help make world-class science possible at St. Jude.

“A well-deserved shout-out to Dr. Lo-Wei Lin, postdoctoral scholar in my lab! Lo-Wei has poured her hard work and dedication into advancing toxicology research, and her commitment to toxicology shows in everything she does for SOT. ...” #NPAW #2026NPAW #postdocs

To celebrate #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek, Hossam Abdelsamed, PhD, recognizes postdocs as more than trainees. They are collaborators who push boundaries and inspire new ways of thinking.

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If you're an ECR or postdoc in need of funding to travel for an experiment or to learn a new technique, make sure you apply for a JEB Travelling Fellowship
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“Dr. Rebecca Wilson is a postdoctoral researcher at UC Davis and is the postdoctoral representative for the SOT Women in Toxicology Special Interest Group. She is amazingly proactive and is carrying WIT into modern times with clever and interesting social media posts! ...” #NPAW #2026NPAW #postdocs

In praise of postdocs: Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week

A postdoc’s outstanding mentoring illustrates one of the many reasons that postdocs should be recognized. #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek #NPAW https://bit.ly/4zPQ1ma

“I would like to give a huge shout-out and thank you to my colleagues on the Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA) Executive Board! Your hard work and dedication to SOT and to the postdoctoral community is astounding, ...” #NPAW #2026NPAW #postdocs

“Thank you for all of your awesome work as the Postdoctoral Representative for the Carcinogenesis Specialty Section!”
—Justin Colacino, PhD #NPAW #2026NPAW #postdocs

This National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating Xueli Qiu, a valued member of the Gender Equity Unit!

Her work at the intersection of gender, health, and data makes an important contribution to our team. Thank you, Xueli, for all that you do!

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“She is an outstanding postdoctoral scholar who combines exceptional academic expertise with strong organizational and administrative skills. She has also excelled as the Postdoctoral Representative for the SOT Association of Scientists of Indian Origin, ...” #NPAW #2026NPAW #postdocs

🎉 For National Postdoc Appreciation Week, meet IICD postdoc Ren-Yi Wang, PhD!

Ren-Yi uses mathematical models to investigate extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) dynamics and better understand tumor evolution.

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When Conversation launched, we interviewed Caroline Williams, who outlined her successful strategy for a job application. Her advice is still relevant for postdocs today and you can find it here at doi.org/10.1242/jeb....

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