Students, Postdocs Win Poster, Presentation Awards at MMG/MID Retreat 2021


By Justin Mayberry, MPA
May 12, 2021

MMG MID Retreat 2021 Logo

MMG MID Retreat 2021 Logo

Just like so many other events during Covid-19, the Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Retreat (MMG/MID Retreat) took place over Zoom in 2021. During the retreat, students and postdoctoral research fellows had an opportunity to present their research to judges and the community in Zoom Breakout Rooms (individual, virtual rooms for each presenter). There were a multitude of tremendous participants, with the following individuals winning awards for their work and presentation:

Posters
1st Place (Postdoc) – Shreya Saha, PhD

1st Place (Student) – Ileana Corsi
2nd Place (Student) – Alec Santiago

Oral Presentations
1st Place (Postdoc) – Shantanu Guha, PhD
2nd Place (Postdoc) – Soumita Dutta, PhD

1st Place (Student) – Jennifer Hurtig

Congratulations to ALL participants for their hard work and adaptability during this unique retreat!