Research Fellowship/Graduate Training For Veterinarians in Comparative Medical and Molecular Genetics
Recent progress in molecular biology has greatly increased the potential for understanding the basic mechanisms of genetic diseases and for the development of new approaches to therapy. The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of postdoctoral research fellowships for veterinarians interested in advanced training in research relating to genetic diseases of animals and humans. This training program is made possible by a grant from the National Center for Research Resources (NIH). It takes advantage of the extensive graduate course work and research programs in genetics at the University in areas of research relevant to the molecular mechanisms and therapy of genetic diseases. Preference will be given to applicants with outstanding academic records and previous experience in research. Applications from those with a background in laboratory animal medicine are especially encouraged. Appointments are limited to U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Applicants who do not have a Ph.D. may be encouraged to obtain one as part of training, and tuition is provided.
Letters of application should include a description of short and long-term career objectives, a curriculum vita, a transcript of college, professional and graduate school grades, and the results of GRE’s or other standardized tests. Provide the names and addresses of three references, especially those who can comment on research experiences and potential for developing an independent research career. Students who are interested in pursuing such a program and want more information should contact:
Dr. John H. Wolfe
School of Veterinary Medicine
Director, Walter Flato Goodman Center for Comparative Medical Genetics
University of Pennsylvania
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6008
e-mail: jhwolfe@vet.upenn.edu
Phone: 215-590-7028
Faculty Interests:
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Michael Atchison
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Transcriptional regulation and control of differentiation
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Narayan G. Avadhani
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Interactions between mitochondrial and nuclear genes
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Mark L. Batshaw
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Urea cycle disorders and mental retardation
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Ralph L. Brinster
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Gene transfer in germ cells
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Magi Casal
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In-utero gene therapy
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Peter J. Felsburg
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Genetics of immune deficiencies
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Nigel W. Fraser
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Herpesviruses as gene transfer vectors
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Urs Giger
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Hereditary hematologic and metabolic disorders, transfusion medicine
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Mark E. Haskins
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Lysosomal storage diseases
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Paula S. Henthorn
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Molecular basis of inherited diseases
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Katherine A. High
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Vitamin K dependent clotting factors
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Olena Jacenko
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Disorders of collagen synthesis
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Donald F. Patterson
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Developmental heart defects
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Philip A. Scott
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Regulation of host immune responses to spectral pathogens.
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John H. Wolfe
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Somatic gene transfer into progenitor cells and brain
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