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, & , 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!
2025 Award Winners:
Best Oral Presentation: Madeleine Stauffer and Jaclyn Swigris
Outstanding Postdoc of the Year Award: Xu Han, Ph.D.
Outstanding Student of the Year Award: NaShea Kendrick
Excellence in Research Award: William Gregor
Best Poster Presentation Awards: Xu Han (Ph.D.), Brent Eastman (Ph.D.), Anelise Hutson, Karen Hernandez, Henock Befekadu
Greenfield Travel Award: Emma Scritchfield
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
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