Call for Hematology Research Training Program Applications

The Hematology Research Training Program has openings for 4 pre-doctoral and 2 post-doctoral (PhD, MD or MD, PhD) positions. This training grant supports research in basic and translational mechanisms regulating the production of blood cells and in regulating the genes relevant to normal blood cell maturation and function.

Major areas of interest include blood cell molecules, growth factors, membrane structure and function, and diseases of red blood cell production and survival. Specific areas include hematopoietic stem cell and progenitor phenotypes, and regulatory molecules including erythropoietin and other cytokines that influence stem cell and progenitor cell survival, proliferation and maturation. Studies of metabolism, storage, and transport of iron are also supported, as are disorders that result from disturbed heme metabolism and hypoxia regulation of blood production. Translational research supported by this training program includes development of disease biomarkers, gene targeted therapies, blood stem cell transplantation for heritable blood diseases (non-malignant), effects of HIV infection and treatment on red blood cells, and pathophysiology and therapy of iron deficiency and overload diseases.

Applicants must be US citizens or hold a green card. The criteria for selection will be scientific excellence and relevance of the proposed research to the theme of the training program. Support is provided for a maximum of 2 years. Second year support is subject to evaluation by the training grant steering committee.

Applications should include:

1. Cover page including the title of the project, lab sponsor and year of entrance into the Graduate Program for pre-doctoral applicants and years in training for post-doctoral applicants.

2. Your curriculum vitae

3. A brief (1- 2 pages, excluding figures and references) description of your proposed research project and a statement addressing how your research project is relevant to the theme of the training program. Include a brief statement about your career goals.

4. For pre-doctoral applicants, include copies of your undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts. Submit the above application materials (1-4) in a single PDF file.

5. A letter of support from your major professor plus two letters of recommendation from faculty who are familiar with your research.

Applications and supporting letters should be sent by email to Shelly Saxton [email protected] (801) 213-2081, Division of Hematology, SOM 5C402

Application Deadline is August 17, 2016

Questions about the T32 Hematology Training Program may be directed to either of the co-directors: Betty Leibold, Ph.D. ([email protected]) or Joe Prchal, M.D. ([email protected])