The Postdoc Spotlight: Kavya Katugam-Dechene

Kavya Katugam-Dechene is a biomechanist whose research examines how aging, injury, and disease affect movement and balance. A Venture Catalyst Fellow, she gained experience in research commercialization and now plans to pursue a career in industry, where she can continue advancing science through real-world applications.

2025 PARE Award RecipientsĀ 

Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars. Meet this year’s recipients and learn about their areas of interest.Ā 

The Postdoc Spotlight: Kylie Seltzer

Kylie Seltzer is an art and architectural historian whose research explores how 19th-century Parisian architecture reinforced ideas of race and white supremacy in public exhibitions. She also serves as Vice Chair of the National Postdoc Association’s Advocacy Committee, where she works to strengthen policies and practices that support postdocs and highlight the impact of their work.