The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Penn Vet is recognized as one of the premier basic biomedical research departments in veterinary medicine. Our faculty are conducting innovative research into the mechanisms underlying diseases, which will lead to improved prevention, diagnosis and treatment of veterinary and human patients. Our research is well integrated with other basic, translational and clinical research efforts within:
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Our Mission
To perform cutting-edge research to advance our knowledge of physiologic processes and the mechanistic basis of disease, to deliver an outstanding basic science curriculum to veterinary students and disseminate knowledge gained through our discoveries so they can be applied to improve health.
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Areas of Research Focus
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Major approaches and technologies
- Animal models of disease
- Epigenetics
- Gene regulation and gene therapy
- Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, and Biochemistry
- Biomechanics/Mechanotransduction
- Preclinical and clinical molecular imaging
- Cell and protein based therapies
- Omics (genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabalomics, lipidomics)
Now Accepting Applications for an Assistant Professor in the Tenure Track
Department of Biomedical Sciences
The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine is soliciting applications for a TENURE-TRACK faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Department of Biomedical Sciences consists of faculty with diverse expertise spanning basic and translational research into fundamental cellular, molecular, epigenetic, and genetic mechanisms governing health and disease. Candidates with interests in embryonic and adult stem cell biology, tissue regeneration and repair, and/or cell plasticity and fate are encouraged to apply. The School is located at the heart of the University’s Philadelphia campus in a highly interactive biomedical research environment. The Department’s faculty serve in leadership and teaching roles in multiple Biomedical Graduate Studies groups including Cell and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Immunology and delivers foundational veterinary medical education. Integration in the broader biomedical community at the University and access to a wide variety of core facilities provide ample opportunity to engage in collaborative cutting-edge research to advance both human and veterinary medicine.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation through Interfolio. Applications will be accepted until the appropriate candidates are identified and the position filled.
http://apply.interfolio.com/134132