Submit an abstract for the PdOC Research Showcase 2025, deadline 15th October 2025.
Photo: The Postdocs of Cambridge Society (PdOC) is delighted to announce that the PdOC Research Showcase 2025 will form part of the Research Pathways Symposium: Innovate, Connect, Advance, taking place on 10th November 2025 at the WestHub.
The Postdocs of Cambridge Society (PdOC) is delighted to announce that the PdOC Research Showcase 2025 will form part of the Research Pathways Symposium: Innovate, Connect, Advance, taking place on 10th November 2025 at the WestHub. This interdisciplinary symposium is designed to celebrate cutting-edge research across all fields while highlighting how AI and innovative approaches can transform research practices. As this event is aimed at a wide audience from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, we encourage abstracts that are accessible, engaging, and demonstrate the broader significance of your work beyond your immediate field.
There will also be generous prizes awarded for the best talks and posters.
We would lke to invite you to submit an abstract for the PdOC Research Showcase 2025, which will take place on 10th November 2025. Abstracts of up to 250 words can be submitted via the form below by 15th October 2025:
Submit your abstract here
Please indicate your preference for a talk or poster (or both). If you would like to include images, please email them tomarie.spreckley@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk with a reference to your abstract.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at the Research Showcase.
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