
Aaron Warren, PhD
Aaron is a post-doc in the Department of Neurosurgery, studying epilepsy and brain stimulation therapies.
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We welcome new postdocs to the Brigham through our involvement in the New Employee Orientation.
We provide educational programming and career development opportunities for postdocs.
We serve as a social network for postdocs by hosting social/networking events.
We foster lasting relationships through the Mentoring Circles Program.
The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) is the governing body for the BWH PDA and is made up of postdocs who volunteer their time to serve on our various committees.
Aaron is a post-doc in the Department of Neurosurgery, studying epilepsy and brain stimulation therapies.
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The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) is the governing body for the BWH PDA and is comprised of the following committees. Read more about each below and reach out to a co-chair if you are interested in hearing more!
The Advocacy committee serves as a bridge between the postdoc community and BWH leadership. We collect data from the community and use it to discuss policies that affect postdocs and how to bring on change to current policies within the institution.
Closes Monday, Oct 17, 2022
The BWH PLC Advocacy Committee is proud to launch our first annual Postdoc Survey to collect information on the needs and challenges faced by the BWH postdoc community.
The Career Development committee aims to help BWH postdocs in the transition to their next career path. We invite speakers to run workshops and presentations on resumes, presentation skills, mental health and burnout, alternative career paths, and more.
Join Boston-area postdocs, students, and trainees for an informal discussion via Zoom with Drs Aly, Mahmood, and Pyarajan on the topics related to grant writing, grant reviews, what happens in
The Communications committee shares opportunities, events, and ideas with the BWH postdoc community. We maintain the official BWH PDA social media sites and publish a biannual BWH PDA newsletter covering news items and topics relevant to postdocs.
Do you want to know more about green card and visa options for foreign national researchers? Join our second ‘Immigration Q&A’ with Rachel Casseus, Esq., an Immigration Attorney, specializing in
The Networking committee works to foster a sense of community amongst postdocs by organizing events for social, professional and academic networking. We run events on campus as well as outings around Boston, and are always looking to find new, exciting ways to engage with the community!
Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 4pm
Join us for an evening of fun before Thanksgiving break! Meet fellow postdocs and chat over drinks, snacks, and games. Bingo at 5pm!
The Mentoring Circles Program originated in the BWH PLC and matches junior postdocs with senior postdocs in a year long mentorship program. We are always looking to welcome both mentors and mentees to the next cycle of the program in the fall!
MCP is a program created by postdocs, for postdocs, to help fellows get the most out of their training at BWH. Two mentors (senior postdocs) meet 5-7 mentees (junior postdocs) on a monthly basis to give advice and advance their career.
Meet the leaders of the BWH Postdoctoral Association (BWH PDA) - now in Hale! The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) started these monthly meet and greet tables on the Pike, and […]
Join Prapti Bisht, MBA, CIP - Director, MGB IRB Operations - to learn to manage and report unanticiapted problems, including adverse events, to the MGB IRB. This course is an […]
Meet the leaders of the BWH Postdoctoral Association (BWHPDA)! The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) has started monthly meet and greet tables on the Pike in an attempt to reach more […]
Join Pamela Richtmyer - Director, MGB Human Research Affairs Compliance & Education Office - to learn about FDA inspections, 483s, and warning letters. This course is an RCR-eligible lecture and […]
Meet the leaders of the BWH Postdoctoral Association (BWH PDA) - now in Hale! The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) started these monthly meet and greet tables on the Pike, and […]
Join Boston-area postdocs, students, and trainees for an informal discussion via Zoom with Drs Aly, Mahmood, and Pyarajan on the topics related to grant writing, grant reviews, what happens in
Join Pamela Richtmyer – Director, MGB Human Research Affairs Compliance & Education Office – to learn about FDA inspections, 483s, and warning letters. This course is an RCR-eligible lecture and
Join Prapti Bisht, MBA, CIP – Director, MGB IRB Operations – to learn to manage and report unanticiapted problems, including adverse events, to the MGB IRB. This course is an
*This event was originally scheduled on March 9, but was moved to March 16 at 10am* Join Samia Mora, MD, MHS to learn about academic medicine, industry, and collaborative research
Join Benjamin Silverman, MD – Senior Chair MGB IRB – to learn about working with the MGB IRB. This course is an RCR-eligible lecture and fulfills one hour toward part
Join Karen Costenbader, MD, MPH – Faculty Director, Brigham Office for Research Careers – to learn about the peer review process for manuscripts. This course is an RCR-eligible lecture and
Due Monday, December 19, 2022, 11PM During the last Quarterly Meeting on November 29, BWH PLC members voted to ratify an overhaul of our bylaws. The new bylaws introduce two
On November 29, 2022, the BWH PLC voted to ratify updated bylaws, to be reviewed biennially. These bylaws can be found in PDF form here.
The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) is the governing body for the BWH PDA and is comprised of the following committees. Read more about each below and reach out to a co-chair if you are interested in hearing more!
The Advocacy committee serves as a bridge between the postdoc community and BWH leadership. We collect and analyze information on employment conditions and benefits of postdocs; seek adequate benefits for its members commensurate with the level of education and skill demonstrated by the Ph.D., including a health plan, parental leave, child-care, disability insurance and retirement plan; seeks recognition for postdoctoral fellows as members of the campus community with a distinct set of contributions and needs, and works to provide a voice in BWH decisions that affect postdoctoral fellows.
The Advocacy committee also helps to update and provide feedback on the BWH Postdoc Policy, which provides minimum guidelines for postdoctoral fellows across the institution, including guaranteed paid time off, expected availability of PI mentoring, and annual salary increases during the Annual Career Conference.
Members of this committee engage with other local, regional and national organizations that have missions that are relevant to the postdoctoral experience, such as the National Postdoctoral Association and Boston Postdoctoral Association, in order to involve the BWH PDA in the broader discussion on how to improve the postdoctoral experience. The Advocacy Committee discusses policies that affect postdocs and how to bring on change to current policies within the institution.
The Career Development committee aims to help BWH postdocs in the transition to their next career path. We invite speakers to run workshops and presentations on resumes, presentation skills, mental health and burnout, alternative career paths, and more.
For more information about the Career Development committee, see our recent events.
The Communications committee’s mission is to communicate opportunities, events, and ideas with the BWH postdoc community.
Some of our activities include:
The Networking committee fosters a sense of community amongst postdocs by organizing events to provide opportunities for social, professional and academic networking.
For more information about the Networking committee, see our recent events.
The BWH PDA established the Mentoring Circles Program to help postdocs get the most out of their training at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
MCP is a program created by postdocs for postdocs. Two mentors (senior postdocs) meet 5-7 mentees (junior postdocs) on a monthly basis to give advice and advance their career.
If you are seeking mentorship or feel you would be a good mentor for others, please look out for MCP applications in August-September.
The Mentoring Circles Program was initiated in the Fall of 2013 for the 2013-2014 academic year with an inaugural class of 18 postdocs. In academic year 2021-2022, over 70 postdocs participated in the Program.
We are always looking for more members, so come join us and make a difference in your career and at BWH!
See more details about the Mentoring Circles Program.