As seen in the 06 January issue of Science:

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION

University of Minnesota Novel Approaches to Prevent Murine Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)



The University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics, has an NIH-funded postdoctoral position available in the area of GVHD and tolerance induction. Current studies are directed toward induction and use of regulatory T cells and blockade of T cell activation and migration. Recent relevant references include: Blood (epub November 9), 2011; Blood 116:5738, 2011; Blood 116:466, 2010.



Successful applicants will have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree and a track record of accomplishments and expertise in manipulating immune cells. Highly desirable is additional experience in regulating T cell responses to foreign antigens. Excellent facilities are available in the University of Minnesota Cancer Center. Salary will be competitive.



Applicants should send current curriculum vitae, letter of application and the names and e-mail addresses of two to three references electronically to Dr. Bruce R. Blazar, Professor, e-mail: blaza001@umn.edu.



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