The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports postdoctoral researchers in all aspects of their training and development toward independent careers. We collaborate with JHU-JHMI organizations, departments, faculty, and staff to enhance the research, training, wellness, and professional development of postdocs and to support their transition to successful careers in academia, industry, government, and other sectors.
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is delighted to welcome Dr. Marquita Genies, M.D., M.P.H., inaugural Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Welcome Dr. Genies!
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Postdoc Kudos | IDP (Individual Development Plans) | Open Fellowship Positions
To request an appointment, please submit an appointment request. If this is an urgent issue or you need other information, please contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs directly at [email protected]
News & Upcoming Events
- Hold the date! The JHPDA Annual Postdoctoral Conference will be held virtually on June 9th, 2023. Abstract submission deadline is May 15th. Register and submit abstracts here.
- Professional Development and Career Office listing of events for May 2023 can be found here.
- Overview and Reference Guide to 2023-2024 Benefits for JHU Postdocs can be found here.
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
- Additional Ventures Catalyst to Independence Awards. Postdocs engaged in Cardiology research broadly relevant to single ventricle disease are eligible to apply. For information.
- Fulbright Scholars Program announces availability of Fulbright Postdoctoral Awards. For information about the funding opportunities, eligibility and application instructions, see here.
Monthly Postdoc Kudos!
Each month we feature recent SOM postdoc accomplishments, such as high impact papers, awards, and grants! Do you know a postdoc (yourself included) who should be featured? Email us to include them in next month's kudos at [email protected].
Dr. Michael Pfluger, M.D., Department of Pathology, GI-Liver Pathology Division
Dr. Pfluger has published the paper “Predictive ability of pancreatic cyst fluid biomarkers: A systematic review and meta-analysis”, in the Pancreatology Journal, May 2023

Celebrating Postdoctoral Researcher Recipients of the 2023 Young Investigator Awards
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Haley G. Abramson, Ph.D.
Department of Neurosurgery
The Paul Talalay Research Award -
Som Dev, Ph.D.
Department of Physiology
The Albert Lehninger Research Award -
Nicole Frumento, Ph.D.
Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease
The Michael A. Shanoff Research Award -
Alberto Marin Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Department of Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry
The Paul Ehrlich Research Award -
Chenxu Guo, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Chemistry
The Alicia Showalter Reynolds Research Award -
Kathryn Moss, Ph.D.
Department of Neurology, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine
The Helen B. Taussig Research Award -
Andreas Patsalos, Ph.D.
Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
The Paul Ehrlich Research Award -
Clayton Pio Santiago, Ph.D.
Department of Neuroscience
The A. McGehee Harvey Research Award -
Janaka Senarathna, Ph.D.
Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Division of Cancer Imaging Research
The Alfred Blalock Research Award
Need Career Counseling? The Professional Development and Career Office (PDCO) offers assistance with CV reviews, interviewing strategies, job applications, and more. Appointments are made through handshake on the PDCO website.
Our Team
Dana Boatman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs
Emma Ey
Sr. Administrative Coordinator, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Cassie Klein, M.B.A.
Administrator, Graduate Medical Education & Postdoctoral Programs
Kimberly Averella
Senior Credentialing Specialist, Office of the Registrar
Patty Crapanzano
Senior Administrative Coordinator, GME and Postdoctoral Programs
Location
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
1830 E. Monument Street, 6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21205-2196
[email protected]