OHSU Department of Dermatology - Dermatology research division - Training program: <BR>Molecular Basis of Skin Pathobiology

Training program:
Molecular Basis of Skin Pathobiology

Postdoctoral Fellowships Available
Training Program in the Molecular Basis of Skin Pathobiology
(NIH/NCI Training Program)

Two positions for recent Ph.D.s, M.D./Ph.D.s or M.D.s who are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents are open in an NIH-funded program for training highly qualified candidates for academic careers in basic and translational research in skin diseases, including cancer and psoriasis. The OHSU Dermatology Department has a strong history of clinical and scientific research and a 40-year record in training dermatology residents including physician scientists and postdoctoral scientists on the path to independence.

Training program faculty

The core of Dermatology faculty includes:

Program director Molly Kulesz-Martin (E-3 ubiquitin and SUMO ligases as regulators of carcinogenesis and psoriasis, MAP kinases and phosphatases in prevention and cancer treatment)
Andrew Blauvelt (psoriasis, IL-23 and dendritic cells)
Steven Jacques (cutaneous optical imaging)
Xiao-Jing Wang (epidermal gene-switch transgenic models, TGF-beta/SMAD pathways in skin and in head and neck carcinogenesis and psoriasis, stromal-epithelial interactions)
Melissa Wong (regenerative adult stem cells, the beta-catenin pathway in intestinal development and cancer)

A multidisciplinary network of scientists with international recognition in areas highly relevant to epithelial cell fate, development and diseases, including:

Bruce Magun and Mihail Iordanov (TGF-beta and stress kinase responses, atopic dermatitis)
Peter Rotwein (insulin-like growth factors/IGFs in differentiation, tissue growth and regeneration)
Rosalie Sears (Cdk/Rb/E2F, Ras, and Myc signaling in cancer)
Philip Stork (Ras and B-Raf signaling in growth and apoptosis)

Training program features

The training program includes:

Seminars and journal club meetings in mentors’ departments:
- Dermatology
- Cell & Developmental Biology
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Molecular & Medical Genetics
- Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
Dermatology Research Division lab meetings and symposia
Research forums tailored to postdoctoral students
Travel to national/international meetings in cutaneous biology

Successful candidates desiring an academic career in basic or translational research in cancer or investigative dermatology using surface epithelial models can expect to receive training toward independence in research with a strong clinical translational component. Criteria will include potential for independence, letters of recommendation, publications and potential for basic or translational research impact in human epithelial health and diseases. OHSU is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds that may be underrepresented in academics and science.

To apply please e-mail cover letter, statement of research (current and future interests), CV, and three letters of reference to Dr. Kulesz-Martin at nowinasa@ohsu.edu. Note: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents, according to NIH regulations for this training program.

More information

This training program is supported by the National Institutes of Health under Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award 1-T32CA106195 from the National Cancer Institute.

OHSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.

Last updated: April 28, 2008 | Site maintained by Michelle Bryant: dermatol@ohsu.edu