Medical University of South Carolina　(MUSC)のDr.Yuラボで造血幹細胞移植免疫に興味があり、マウスモデルおよび分子生物学的手法に経験のあるポスドクを募集しています。私は当プログラムでDr.Yuと共同で研究している東梅友美と申します。我々の研究テーマは移植時における合併症のひとつであるGraft-versus-host disease (GVHD）の病態解析と新規治療および予防法の開発ならびに移植後再発予防におけるGraft-versus-tumor (GVT)の基礎的、臨床的研究を行っております。MUSCは米国南東部のチャールストン市にあり気候は比較的温暖で、米国内では有数の観光地にあります。興味のある方は私までご連絡ください。

A full-time Post-doctorial Research fellow is available in Dr. Xue-Zhong Yu’s lab. Dr. Yu is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology with a second appointment at the Department of Medicine at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He also holds a Distinguished Endowed Chair Position in the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC.

This position is responsible for assisting research design as well as conducting independent projects. Based on individual credentials, a candidate can be appointed as a Research Scientist. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to study the mechanisms of peripheral T-cell activation and tolerance in response to alloantigen and tumor antigen after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. These basic and translational researches are primarily conducted in murine models in vitro and in vivo, and require techniques in Immunology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. 
A PhD degree in relevent field is required and a strong background in immunology is preferred. Ability in initiating, conducting, evaluating and reporting of research studies is essential. Experience with tissue culture, western blotting, molecular biologic methodologies, flow cytometry, and procedures on mice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. 



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Tomomi Toubai, MD, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Micorobiology and Immunology
Department of Medicine
HCC356, MSC955
Medical University of South Carolina
86 Jonathan Luca Street
Charleston, SC 29425-5090
Email: toubai@musc.edu