 
Welcome to the
Diversity Postdoctoral Association
at Washington University School of Medicine 
About DPA
Founded May 2007, the Diversity Postdoctoral Association (DPA) seeks to enrich the postdoctoral experience of the Postdoctoral Research Scholars & Associates from backgrounds underrepresented in the biomedical sciences at Washington University. The group was founded by Matthew Ndonwi (postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Internal Medicine/Hematology) and Carmen Curtis (former postdoctoral research scholar in the Department of Psychiatry). DPA currently comprises over ten active members and meets on a monthly basis. In addition to serving as a support group for its members, DPA goals now include assisting with acclimating incoming postdoctoral scholars/associates and facilitating the location of new postdoctoral openings for prospective postdocs, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. The DPA receives financial and program support from Mary Bradley and Jill Lucas in the Office of Post Graduate Affairs and Rochelle Smith in the Office of Diversity Programs and Community Outreach at Washington University. |