HMS Black Postdoctoral Association

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Our Outreach Committee is thrilled to unveil the third edition of our Mentorship Program—a unique initiative designed to connect postdoctoral fellows with distinguished mentors from academia, industry, and clinical practice.
Ready to participate?
Check out the details below! 👇

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@IanJaeger29 Please note, the hold was true but the closures were actually never proven true. Trump just said it was and thus pushed for the freeze. Which is normal to do when a bank like that is under investigation.

Share what the investigation showed.

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@kevin_smith45 @krassenstein @Schleprechaun92 America is not the only country that takes immigrants. It also doesn’t even have the largest influx.

As an American you are a descendent of an immigra’t. You are the generations after the poor or religiously persecuted.

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And last but certainly not least, thank you to all of our amazing speakers!

This event wouldn’t be possible without all of you. See you next year! 🎉

#HBPA2024 #BlackInSTEM #Networking

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✨ Thank you all for making the 4th Annual HBPA Symposium a success!

We are so grateful for our keynotes:
Dr. Manu Platt & Dr. @FrankieDHeyward

Huge thanks to our sponsors: @harvardmed , @BostonChildrens , @broadinstitute , @BlueprintMeds , & @PathfinderDFHCC .

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Special shoutout to our Networking Mixer panelists:
Drs. Kristala Prather, Kimberly Stegmaier, Richa Saxena, Aaron Moye, Abraham Cessay, Grace Silva, Tom Thomas, David Alagpulinsa, Nisha Iyer, & Biniam Adane!

Your mentorship & insights were invaluable.

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Great inspiring talk from Dr. Lee M. Nadler, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dean for Clinical and Translational Research, Harvard Catalyst

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Our short talk presenters: Kumba Seddu @KumbaSeddu Abigael Cheruiyot @AbbyCheru and Ricardo Harripaul providing great insights about their work.

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Keynote speaker, Dr. Manu Platt, Director, Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration (BETA), NIH delivering his keynote speech. #HBPAsymposium2024

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🎤 Our first keynote speaker is starting shortly!

Introducing Dr. Manu Platt, PhD, Director of the Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration (BETA) program at the NIH.

Get ready for an inspiring talk from one of the leaders in STEM innovation!

#HBPA2024 #BlackInSTEM

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🌟 What a fantastic event it’s been so far at the HBPA Networking Event!

There’s still time to connect with these incredible leaders and mentors, including top scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Don’t miss out—join us now!

#Networking #STEMLeadership #HBPA

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🌟 Honored to welcome Dr. Kimberly Stegmaier, Professor of Pediatric Oncology at DFCI, to our panel!

💬 “Never underestimate the importance of a mentor! A 1-year gap in research changed my life.”

Her inspiring story highlights the power of mentorship and perseverance in STEM.

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🌟 Excited to welcome Dr. Biniam Adane, Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb, to our panel today!

Originally from Ethiopia, Dr. Adane is a fantastic scientist making impactful contributions in his field. We’re so glad to have him here to share his journey!

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🌟 Excited to welcome Aaron Moye, CEO of Cellforma and HBPA alum, to our panel today!

A fantastic scientist and person, Aaron has come a long way—from Hawaii to CEO. We’re thrilled to have him back to share his inspiring journey.

#Networking #STEMCareers #HBPAAlumni

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🌟 Excited to welcome Dr. Grace Silva, Director of Computational Biology at Treeline Biosciences, to our panel today!

Known as the “Queen of Biotech,” Dr. Silva says it best: “Networking is above and beyond, and I love networking—there’s nothing like having a great network.”

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🌟 Thrilled to welcome Dr. David Alagpulinsa, Assistant Professor at Yale and proud HBPA alumnus, to our panel today!

A new professor with an inspiring journey, we’re excited to hear how his path led back to share his story with us. Welcome back, Dr. Alagpulinsa!

#HBPAAlumni

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🌟 Thrilled to welcome Tom Thomas, Senior Associate at Newpath Partners, to our panel today!
A doctor-turned-scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Tom’s journey from medicine to entrepreneurship is inspiring.

#Entrepreneurship #STEMCareers

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🌟 Honored to welcome Dr. Nisha Iyer, Assistant Professor at Tufts, to our panel tonight!

Dr. Iyer’s work reflects her deep dedication to pushing boundaries in research and mentoring the next generation of scientists. Her journey is a testament to the power of hard work!

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🌟 Excited to have Dr. Richa Saxena, Professor of Anesthesia at MGH, joining us today!

She has shared an inspiring story from Syria, reflecting her commitment to leadership and mentorship. We deeply admire her passion and dedication.

#Networking #Leadership #WomenInSTEM

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🚨 Excited to welcome Kristala Jones Prather, Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT, as a panelist for tonight’s networking mixer!

💬 “I couldn’t imagine doing any other job,” says Dr. Prather, whose groundbreaking work inspires the next generation of engineers.