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Thank you for joining us in making this week special. See below for all the events we hosted for NPAW 2024. We will see you next year!</p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--50-50"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--interactive-light-navy bg--interactive-teal"> <p>UCSF celebrates the fifteenth annual <a href="https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/page/2024NPAW" target="_blank">National Postdoc Appreciation Week</a> (NPAW) from September 16 through September 20, 2024. The Office for Postdoctoral Scholars and the <a href="https://psa.ucsf.edu" target="_blank">Postdoctoral Scholars Association</a> encourage you to help us <em>celebrate UCSF postdocs!</em></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--interactive-dark-blue"> <p>Looking for more ways to recognize postdocs and their contributions? We have lots of ideas to help you.</p> <p><a class="btn--small btn--more--white" href="/npaw/spotlight"><strong>Celebrate postdocs during NPAW 2024!</strong></a></p> </div> </div> <hr /> <h2>Celebrate Postdocs on Social Media</h2> <p>Celebrate postdocs on social media by using the hashtags <strong>#ucsfNPAW</strong> and<strong> #UCSFpostdocs</strong>. Follow us on <a href="https://x.com/UCSF_Postdocs" target="_blank">X/Twitter</a>.</p> <hr /> <h2>Calendar of Events</h2> <p>We are excited to be working on a week filled with great events for NPAW 2024. <strong>Keep checking this page for more events and details to come!</strong></p> <p>UCSF is committed to making its facilities and events accessible in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation for any of the events below, please email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#265649555242494555665345554008434253"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="73031c0007171c100033061000155d161706">[email protected]</span></a> at least four days in advance.</p> <p><strong><em>All scheduled times below are Pacific Daylight Time.</em></strong></p> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="true" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <h3>Free Gym Week for Postdocs - September 8 to 28 - an extended NPAW event</h3> </div> <div aria-hidden="false" class="content-text" tabindex="-1"> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"> <p>The Office for Postdoctoral Scholars (OPS) is pleased to partner with the Postdoctoral Scholars Association (PSA) to announce the upcoming <a href="https://pages.e2ma.net/pages/1812396/41878" target="_blank">Postdoc Fitness and Recreation Open House Sep. 8 - Sep. 28</a> at the Mission Bay and the Parnassus Fitness and Recreation Centers!</p> <p>During this exclusive trial, UCSF Postdocs can:</p> <ul> <li>Use all fitness center equipment</li> <li>Register to take exercise classes</li> <li>Utilize fitness center indoor and outdoor pools</li> <li>Participate in drop-in sports and leagues</li> <li>Access lockers, showers and saunas</li> <li><a href="https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/fitnessrecreation" target="_blank">Learn More about UCSF Fitness Centers</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Mission Bay:</strong><br /> Hours and Location<br /> Facility Hours: Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.</p> <p>William J. Rutter Center<br /> 1675 Owens Street<br /> San Francisco, CA 94158</p> <p><strong>Parnassus:</strong><br /> Hours and Location<br /> Facility Hours: Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.</p> <p>Millberry Union<br /> 500 Parnassus Avenue, Level B1<br /> San Francisco, CA 94143</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="true" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <h3>All Week Long</h3> </div> <div aria-hidden="false" aria-label="All Week Long" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <p><strong>Do your own Professional Photo Booth Headshots!</strong> Drop in to the Student Success Center at Parnassus and use the new <a href="https://success.ucsf.edu/professional-headshots" target="_blank">Iris Photo booth</a> to do your own professional headshots. Learn how to <a href="https://irisbooth.com/getting-ready/" target="_blank">get ready for your photo shoot</a>. <strong>No registration required - first come, first served.</strong></p> <p><strong>Where:</strong><br /> Millberry Union, 500 Parnassus Ave, MU 100W</p> <p><strong>When:</strong><br /> Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br /> Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br /> <em>Closed for lunch daily between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="true" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <h3>Monday, September 16</h3> </div> <div aria-hidden="false" aria-label="Monday, September 18" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>10:30 a.m. - noon</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Self-Sponsorship Options for Permanent Residence (PR) Workshop </strong>• This session is for international postdoctoral scholars interested in exploring options for self-sponsored permanent residence. Attorney <a href="https://www.fredlaw.com/professionals-jennifer-bouta-mojica" target="_blank">Jennifer Bouta Mojica</a> will cover materials required to build a strong self-petitioned PR application. You may pre-submit your permanent residence questions for the presenter in advance when registering. • Sponsored by <a href="http://isso.ucsf.edu" target="_blank">ISSO</a> • <strong>Virtual</strong> • Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>12:15 - 1:30 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>International Scholars Pizza Lunch</strong> • Enjoy delicious pizza in celebration of NPAW! This luncheon is open to all members of our international postdoc community, including international family members. <strong>• </strong>Sponsored by ISSO and OPS <strong>• Mission Bay - Koret Quad B • </strong>Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>2:30 - 3:30 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Connect with OPS</strong> • Come meet your OPS Assistant Dean Dr. Chequeta Allen, Program Manager Sammi Ma, and other staff at the Graduate Division. Pick up your 2024 NPAW swag, and network with your fellow postdocs over refreshing bubble teas! <strong>•</strong> Hosted by OPS <strong>• Parnassus - Faculty-Alumni House • </strong>Registration is now closed. Stop by anyway, we may have an extra for ya.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="true" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <h3>Tuesday, September 17</h3> </div> <div aria-hidden="false" aria-label="Tuesday, September 19" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>10 a.m. - noon</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Postdoc Paint & Plant</strong> • Art and plants can provide psychotherapeutic benefits. Get creative by painting your own pot and giving life to a new plant. • Sponsored by <a href="https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/" target="_blank">Campus Life Services</a> and OPS • <strong>Mission Bay - The Pub Lounge </strong>• <em>No registration required - first come, first served.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>1 p.m. - 3 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Bubble Tea Hour</strong> • Drop by for a bubble tea. Stay and chat with your fellow postdocs. <strong>• </strong>Hosted by <a href="https://www.neb.com/en-us" target="_blank">New England Biolabs</a> and PSA <strong>• Parnassus - Saunder's Court.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>12:30 - 1:30 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Connect with OPS</strong> • Come meet your OPS Assistant Dean Dr. Chequeta Allen, Program Manager Sammi Ma, and other staff at the Graduate Division. Pick up your 2024 NPAW swag, and network with your fellow postdocs over delicious burritos! <strong>• </strong>Hosted by OPS <strong>• Mission Bay - Koret Quad F • </strong>Registration is now closed. Stop by anyway, we may have an extra for ya.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>3 - 5 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Bubble Tea Hour</strong> • Drop by for a bubble tea. Stay and chat with your fellow postdocs. <strong>• </strong>Hosted by <a href="https://www.fishersci.com/us/en/home.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnClpq_JEVVPmPvIlXw2ztFSKHPNNUBuKyKd2vitpLiwxHQxwkaI7VkaAnWKEALw_wcB&cid=SEM_GAW_20190715_TFMZTQ&ppc_id=FisherSciBrand_goog_979894219_47449837174_fisher%20scientific_e_454244978520_11313711924319942453&s_kwcid=AL!4428!3!454244978520!e!!g!!fisher%20scientific&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnClpq_JEVVPmPvIlXw2ztFSKHPNNUBuKyKd2vitpLiwxHQxwkaI7VkaAnWKEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4428!3!454244978520!e!!g!!fisher%20scientific&gad_source=1" target="_blank">Fisher Scientific</a> and PSA <strong>• Mission Bay - Sandler Courtyard</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>3 - 4 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>California Home Assistance Programs for First-Time Home Buyers</strong> • Leanne Walker from the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) will present important information and resources on purchasing your first home in California. <strong>• </strong>Hosted by OPS <strong>• Mission Bay - Genentech Hall Room S271 • </strong>Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>4 - 5:30 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Personal Finance Session</strong> • Learn from Jeff Hanson from the OPS Financial Literacy Series on how to manage budget, debt and build credit as preparation for home buying and financial security. <strong>• </strong>Hosted by OPS <strong>• Mission Bay - Genentech Hall Room S271 • </strong>Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="true" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <h3>Wednesday, September 18</h3> </div> <div aria-hidden="false" aria-label="Wednesday, September 20" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>10 a.m. - 2 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Resource Centers Fall Open House </strong>• Join the <a href="https://lgbtq.ucsf.edu/" target="_blank">LGBTQ Resource Center</a>, the <a href="https://mrc.ucsf.edu/" target="_blank">Multicultural Resource Center</a>, the <a href="https://disability.ucsf.edu/" target="_blank">Disability Resource Center</a>, and the <a href="https://careadvocate.ucsf.edu/" target="_blank">Campus Advocacy Resources & Education (CARE) Program</a> for an open house at the Office of Diversity and Outreach. • Sponsored by <a href="https://diversity.ucsf.edu/" target="_blank">ODO</a> • <strong>Parnassus - Millberry Union 102W </strong>• Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>10 a.m. - 3 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Career and Professional Development Writing Retreat</strong> • Writing can be challenging for scientists, especially when writing something non-scientific. Certain things that every scientist needs to write at some point, such as a personal bio, a cover letter, a resume, a conference proposal, or a teaching statement. This Writing Retreat will provide a space to write together! • Sponsored by <a href="https://career.ucsf.edu/" target="_blank">OCPD</a> • <strong>Mission Bay - Mission Hall 2106-2108 </strong>• Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>4 - 6 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Postdoc Slam 2024</strong> • Join us for the 7th UCSF Postdoc Slam competition! Our popular research communication competition for postdocs is back, and we are planning for an exciting event. Ten UCSF postdoc finalists will present their research in three minutes or less, in language accessible to a general audience. It's a celebration not only of the finalists and contest winner, but also of postdoctoral research at UCSF and of scientific inquiry. <strong>• </strong>Sponsored by OPS and the <a href="https://graduate.ucsf.edu/uc-san-francisco-graduate-division" target="_blank">Graduate Division</a><strong> </strong>• <strong>Mission Bay - Byers Auditorium + Live Stream via YouTube. <a href="https://postdocs.ucsf.edu/events/postdoc-slam-2024" target="_blank">Find event details.</a></strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="true" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <h3>Thursday, September 19</h3> </div> <div aria-hidden="false" aria-label="Thursday, September 21" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>10:30 a.m. - noon</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Prepare for a Potential Future Permanent Resident (PR) Application Workshop </strong>• Not sure where to focus your professional efforts for a potential future PR application? ISSO will briefly offer best practices for selecting an attorney, and Attorney <a href="https://www.fredlaw.com/professionals-jennifer-bouta-mojica" target="_blank">Jennifer Bouta Mojica</a> will guide you through the best practices about where to focus your professional pursuits. We recommend attending the "Self-Sponsored Options for Permanent Residence" seminar on September 16 as a preparation for participating in this workshop, although it is not required. • Sponsored by <a href="http://isso.ucsf.edu" target="_blank">ISSO</a> • <strong>Virtual </strong>• Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>11 a.m. - 1 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Bubble Tea Hour</strong> • Drop by for a bubble tea. Stay and chat with your fellow postdocs. • Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ptglab.com/" target="_blank">Proteintech</a> the PSA • <b>Mission Bay - Saunders Court</b></p> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>1 p.m. - 3 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Bubble Tea Hour</strong> • Drop by for a bubble tea. Stay and chat with your fellow postdocs. • Sponsored by New England Biolabs the PSA • <b>Mission Bay - Helen Diller & CVRI Courtyard</b></p> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>3:10 - 4 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>NIH Talk: High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program</strong> • This program issues annual funding opportunities for exceptionally creative scientists with highly innovative research ideas. Learn about the NIH Director's Pioneer, New Innovator, Transformative Research, and Early Independence Awards supporting high-impact research from scientists at all career stages. • Hosted by <a href="https://gladstone.org/" target="_blank">Gladstone Institutes </a>• <strong>Mahley Auditorium at Gladstone Institutes </strong>• <a href="https://gladstone.org/events/nih-high-risk-high-reward-research-program">Details</a><strong> </strong>• Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>4:30 - 6 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>UCSF + Gladstone Joint NPAW Reception</strong> • Come enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages as an appreciation to our UCSF and Gladstone Institutes postdocs. Stick around for a chance to win a raffle prize! • Sponsored by OPS and the Gladstone Institutes<strong> </strong>•<strong> Mission Bay - Genentech Hall Steps </strong>•<strong> </strong> Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="true" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <h3>Friday, September 20</h3> </div> <div aria-hidden="false" aria-label="Friday, September 22" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>11 a.m. - 1 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><strong>Bubble Tea Hour</strong> • Drop by for a bubble tea. Stay and chat with your fellow postdocs. • Sponsored by Proteintech the PSA • <b>Mission Bay - Helen Diller Courtyard</b></p> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--20-80"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="npawtime"><strong>2 - 4:45 p.m.</strong></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p><b>Postdoc Cultural and Talent Showcase </b>• As part of NPAW, we want to celebrate our postdocs not only for their research contributions, but also for their remarkable talents in the arts! Come enjoy a fun variety show of music performances, dancing, improv, and more! • Sponsored by PSA and OPS • <strong>Mission Bay - Byers Auditorium </strong>•<strong> </strong>Registration is now closed. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <hr /> <h2>Spotlight Postdocs on Zoom</h2> <p>Keep postdocs in the spotlight all week long with an NPAW Zoom virtual background!</p> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--50-50"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://ucsf.app.box.com/file/1617681885511?s=og3xs3tv1cwgclzfdo8l8sg219zgzifo" target="_blank">Download the NPAW 2024 Zoom Background Featuring Multiciliated Cells</a></p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://ucsf.app.box.com/file/1617681885511?s=og3xs3tv1cwgclzfdo8l8sg219zgzifo" target="_blank"><img alt="National Postdoc Appreciation Week Zoom Background with the Rutter Center" height="224" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra2836/f/wysiwyg/2024NPAWZoomBackgroundAlt2Th.jpg" width="398" /></a></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://ucsf.app.box.com/file/1617685508686?s=1drw0sw1u7zixif3syytg6c7sdxp1iex" target="_blank">Download the NPAW 2024 Zoom Background Featuring DNA in a Gel Matrix</a></p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://ucsf.app.box.com/file/1617685508686?s=1drw0sw1u7zixif3syytg6c7sdxp1iex" target="_blank"><img alt="National Postdoc Appreciation Week Zoom Background with Parnassus Heights campus" height="226" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra2836/f/wysiwyg/2024NPAWZoomBackgroundAlt3Th.jpg" width="402" /></a></p> </div> </div> <hr /> <div> <h2>Sponsors</h2> <p> </p> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols layout--33-33-33"> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols--first bg--undefined bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://graduate.ucsf.edu/uc-san-francisco-graduate-division" target="_blank">UCSF Graduate Division</a></p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols--second 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target="_blank">Gladstone Institutes</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols layout--33-33-33"> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols--first bg--undefined bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/arts-and-events" target="_blank">UCSF Arts and Events</a></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols--second bg--undefined bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/fitnessrecreation" target="_blank">UCSF Fitness and Recreation</a></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols--third bg--undefined bg--transparent"> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols layout--33-33-33"> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols--first bg--undefined bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.neb.com/en-us" target="_blank">New England Biolabs</a></p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols--second bg--undefined bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fishersci.com/us/en/home.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnClpq_JEVVPmPvIlXw2ztFSKHPNNUBuKyKd2vitpLiwxHQxwkaI7VkaAnWKEALw_wcB&cid=SEM_GAW_20190715_TFMZTQ&ppc_id=FisherSciBrand_goog_979894219_47449837174_fisher%20scientific_e_454244978520_11313711924319942453&s_kwcid=AL!4428!3!454244978520!e!!g!!fisher%20scientific&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnClpq_JEVVPmPvIlXw2ztFSKHPNNUBuKyKd2vitpLiwxHQxwkaI7VkaAnWKEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4428!3!454244978520!e!!g!!fisher%20scientific&gad_source=1" target="_blank">Fisher Scientific</a></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_threecols--third bg--undefined bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ptglab.com/" target="_blank">Proteintech</a></p> </div> </div> <p> </p> <hr /> <div> <p>Special thank you to the members of the Postdoctoral Scholars Association, the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars, and the Graduate Division, as well as everyone else who has contributed their ideas, time, and energy to 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