
Postdoctoral Scholars
Postdoctoral scholars in the Department of Pharmacology play an integral role in the research programs of our primary faculty members. Individuals seeking postdoctoral training in our department can also avail themselves of opportunities to contribute as educators in the classroom and play a role in service as members of departmental or institutional committees. Our goal is to work with faculty mentors to make postdoctoral training a highly individualized experience that optimally prepares postdoctoral scholars for the next phase in their career progression, whether that be in academic research, teaching, industry, regulatory affairs, or other settings. Supplemental resources to support the professional development of postdoctoral scholars at the University of Minnesota are offered through the Office of Biomedical Graduate Research Education & Training (BGREAT). The UMN Postdoctoral Association also offers numerous events and career development opportunities throughout the year for postdoctoral scholars.
Please check here for open postdoctoral scholar positions in the Department of Pharmacology.
Postdoctoral Fellows

Katie Dunleavy, PhD
Advisor: Nick Levinson
kmd@umn.edu

Megan Ludwig, PhD
Advisor: Justin Drake
mlludwig@umn.edu

Joseph Greene, PhD
Advisor: Tanya Freedman
gree0819@umn.edu

Jason Jones, PhD
Advisor: Nick Levinson
jone2616@umn.edu

William Kanagy, PhD
Advisor: Tanya Freedman
kanag018@umn.edu
Postdoctoral Associates

Ali Arafa, MD
Advisor: Justin Drake
aarafa@umn.edu

Benjamin Gansemer, PhD
Advisor: Stan Thayer
ganse025@umn.edu

Chin-Wen Wei, PhD
Advisor: Li-Na Wei
wei00170@umn.edu

Songyi Bae, PhD
Advisor: Justin Drake
sybae@umn.edu

Qibin Geng, PhD
Advisor: Fang Li
qgeng@umn.edu

Wei Wen, PhD
Advisor: Fang Li
wen00136@umn.edu

Abigail Brewer, PhD
Advisor: Sade Spencer
brewe063@umn.edu

Nidhi Joshi, PhD
Advisor: Nick Levinson
joshi409@umn.edu

Ya-Chu Chang, PhD
Advisor: Hai Dang Nguyen
chan1285@umn.edu

Chiraphapphaiboon Wannasiri, PhD
Advisor: Hai Dang Nguyen
chira017@umn.edu
Researchers

Patricia Alvarez Munoz, PhD
Advisor: Kevin Wickman
munoz288@umn.edu

Liming Milbauer, PhD
Advisor: Li-Na Wei
chang032@umn.edu

Gang Ye, PhD
Advisor: Fang Li
yeg@umn.edu

Wei Zhang, PhD
Advisor: Fang Li
zhan7265@umn.edu