Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity
Criteria:
1. Postdoctoral year 0-2
2. Technical experience in molecular and cellular biology (western blot, real-time PCR, gene/protein expression and knockdown, flow cytometry)
3. Knowledge in Immunology
Research Projects:
1. Investigate the stability and potency of LAP+ regulatory T cells in humanized NSG mouse model of GVHD.
2. Investigate the function of IL1 receptors on regulatory T cells
3. Investigator factors that alter the stability of Foxp3 expression
Responsibilities:
1. Independently conduct experiments with mentorship from PI
2. Supervise and training students in the laboratory
3. Learn to write manuscripts and grants
Earliest Start Date: May 2014
Funding: R01 NHLBI/NIH
Commitment: minimal of 3 years
Location: University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Texas, USA.
Primary Investigator and Supervisor: Dat Q. Tran, MD
Contact: dat.q.tran@uth.tmc.edu