Retreat 25': September 18-19, 2025
Presentation and Format Information:
Each year students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff gather together for two days of presentations by students and postdocs—both talks and posters. The two-day retreat provides you with the opportunity to showcase your research and learn about scientific endeavors and accomplishments within the department. You will also have the chance to initiate collaborations and get to know your colleagues better.
- Two guest speakers are invited: a nominal scientist in the field of pharmacology as a keynote speaker to present his research accomplishments; and
- a senior faculty associated with the Department of Pharmacology to present a story of his research career.
The first day evening is used to socialize through fun team-based games.
- All Pharmacology graduate students (with the exception of first-year students) and postdoctoral fellows are required to submit abstracts as part of their training experience.
- Abstracts will be assigned to either an oral or poster presentation session at the discretion of the retreat organizers.
- Other individuals who desire to submit an abstract for consideration are encouraged to do so, however, preference will be given to Pharmacology students and postdocs for oral presentations.
- The allocated time for the oral presentation is 10-12 min with 3-5 min for discussion.
- There are two poster sessions, one on each day.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Thomas Scientific and Waters Corporation
Our department extends its sincere gratitude to our amazing sponsors, Thomas Scientific & Waters Corporation, for their generous support during the 2025 Annual Department Retreat. Their active involvement within our community, as well as their efforts in imparting knowledge about their services to our students, faculty, and staff, are greatly appreciated.
The Department of Pharmacology looks forward to continued partnerships with Thomas Scientific and Waters Corporation!
Additionally, thank you to our alumni and faculty for their generous support towards the 2025 Annual Department Retreat!
2024 Award Winners:
Best Oral Presentation: Cian Desai and NaShea Kendrick
Outstanding Student of the Year Award: Taylor Baker
Excellence in Research Award: Eric Gibbs, PhD
Best Poster Presentations: Kevin Felt, Xu Han (PhD), Jaclyn Swigris
Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky, OH
Location of The 2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Oral Presentation Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Poster Highlight Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Oral Presentation Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Oral Presentation Session
Dr. Sudha Chakrapani delivering her State of the Department Presentation
Taylor Baker (PhD candidate in the Keri Lab) receiving the Outstanding Student of the Year Award
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Poster Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Poster Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Poster Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Poster Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Poster Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Poster Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Poster Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Poster Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Oral Presentation Session
2024 Department of Pharmacology Scientific Research Symposium Oral Presentation Session
Pharmacology Department Photo at Kalahari Convention Center
Retreat 23': October 23rd-24th, 2023
2023 Award Winners:
Best Oral Presentation: Parth Majmudar
Outstanding Student of the Year Award: Jean Moon, Ph.D.
Excellence in Research Award: Sepalika Bandara, Ph.D.
Best Poster Presentations: Elizabeth Knauss, Marnie Williams, Taylor Baker, Karen Hernandez, Brendan Sheehan, and Isioma Akwanamnye
Pharmacology Department at the Kalahari Resort during the 2023 Annual Department Retreat
Eric P. Brass, M.D., Ph.D., University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine delivering his talk titled "So You Want to Be a Pharmacologist?"
Eric P. Brass, M.D., Ph.D., University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine delivering his talk titled "So You Want to Be a Pharmacologist?"
Eric P. Brass, M.D., Ph.D., University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine delivering his talk titled "So You Want to Be a Pharmacologist?"
Pharmacology Ph.D. students, faculty, and staff socializing at the conclusion of the retreat's first day
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Ph.D. students enjoying creative games during the social hour of the 2023 Annual Department Retreat |
Ph.D. students enjoying creative games during the social hour of the 2023 Annual Department Retreat
Ph.D. students enjoying creative games during the social hour of the 2023 Annual Department Retreat
A Pharmacology professor competing with one of the Ph.D. students during the retreat's social hour
A Pharmacology professor competing with one of the Ph.D. students during the retreat's social hour
A Pharmacology professor competing with one of the Ph.D. students during the retreat's social hour
Pharmacology Ph.D. students, faculty, and staff socializing at the conclusion of the retreat's first day
Pharmacology Ph.D. students, faculty, and staff socializing at the conclusion of the retreat's first day
Ph.D. student leading the 2023 Annual Department Retreat social hour
Professors hanging out during the 2023 Annual Department Retreat
Pharmacology Ph.D. students and faculty socializing at the conclusion of the retreat's first day
2023 Annual Department Retreat Poster Session
2023 Annual Department Retreat Poster Session
2023 Annual Department Retreat Poster Session
2023 Annual Department Retreat Poster Session
2023 Annual Department Retreat Poster Session
2023 Annual Department Retreat Poster Session
M.D., Ph.D. student presenting his research during the 2023 Annual Department Retreat
Pharmacology Department enjoying lunch at the 2023 Annual Department Retreat in Kalahari Resort
Pharmacology Ph.D. students taking a moment for a picture
2023 Annual Department Retreat Sponsor: Cyagen
William R. Jacobs, Jr., Ph.D., Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, delivering his talk - "Edward Jenner's Revenge: How Mycobacteriophages Will Lead to Tuberculosis Eradication"
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William R. Jacobs, Jr., Ph.D., Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, - "Edward Jenner's Revenge: How Mycobacteriophages Will Lead to Tuberculosis Eradication" |
Pharmacology Department listening to a presentation
Dr. Sudha Chakrapani, Pharmacology Department Chair, delivering her State of the Department presentation
Pharmacology Ph.D. students taking a moment for a picture
A postdoctoral fellow contributing to an engaging discussion following a presentation
A professor contributing to an engaging discussion following a presentation
A Ph.D. student delivering an oral presentation to the department
A professor and her postdoctoral fellows
A postdoctoral fellow receiving the Excellence in Research Award
Retreat 20': October 26-30, 2020
**The 2020 Department of Pharmacology Annual Retreat was modified to a remote format to maintain the safety of all participants due to COVID 19.
2020 Award Winners:
Nathan S. Greenfield Family Travel Award: Elizabeth Knauss
Students of the Year: Xu Han & Tawna Mangosh
Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar: Chris E. Morgan, Ph.D.
Best Mini Presentations: Adina Brett-Morris, Sepalika Bandara, Katrina Piemonte, Jennings Luu
Best Full Oral Presentation: Sarah Kohrt
Closest to the Time Limit: Joseph T. Ortega (4.57 min for Mini) & Christine Lee-Poturalski (9.55 min for Full)
Excellence in Research: Wei Huang, Ph.D.