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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Postdoctoral Fellow - Dr. Dipa Pradhan-Sundd -
Transfusion Medicine, Vascular Biology & Cell Therapy Job Locations
US-WI-Wauwatosa ID 2025-11287 Category Research and Development Position
Type Full Time Overview Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Versiti
Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is the largest blood-focused research
institute in the United States. With over 30 basic, translational, and
clinical researchers, the institute is dedicated to advancing scientific
knowledge and developing innovative therapies related to blood and blood
disorders. The institute\'s research interests encompass a wide range of
topics, including transfusion medicine, cellular therapy,
thrombosis/hemostasis, immunology, and hematologic malignancies. As a
vital part of Versiti, a non-profit organization with a blood bank at
its core, the VBRI strives to improve lives through innovative research
and the development of novel diagnostics and treatments. VBRI is part of
the Milwaukee Regional Medical Campus, a rapidly growing
clinical-translational research hub. VBRI\'s proximity to the Medical
College of Wisconsin, Childrens\' Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert
Hospital facilitates seamless interdisciplinary collaborations. A range
of exemplary core facilities support highly competitive research. In the
summer of 2024, construction of a new research building will start,
doubling existing VBRI research space to enable the recruitment of 10-15
new faculty. With its renowned researchers, strategic expansion plans
and location in a highly collaborative environment, the VBRI is poised
to maintain and expand its position as one of the leading hematology
institutes in the world. Position Summary A postdoctoral position is
available at NIH-funded lab to study the role of HEMOLYSIS in promoting
organ damage in SICKLE CELL DISEASE. The lab is interested in studying
the role of hemolysis induced heme-iron -hemoglobin accumulation and
associated liver-kidney and splenic injury in Sickle Cell Disease.
Previous experience in mice surgery or intravital microscopy,
microfluidic platforms, flow cytometry, western blot analysis and a
strong background in hemoglobin-heme-iron clearance, liver biology, and
sterile inflammation, receptor-ligand interaction and endocytosis is
highly preferred. Our labs are located in the Versiti Blood Research
Institute (VBRI) of the Blood Center of Wisconsin in Milwaukee
(https://versiti.org/versiti-blood-research-institute). VBRI is a leader
in the field of thrombosis, hemostasis, benign/malignant hematology and
genetic disorders like Sickle Cell Disease, VWF disease\... For full
info follow application link. We embrace and encourage diversity in our
workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected
Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We participate in eVerify.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance
abuse testing. We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/4CF5A6639CB5443B
Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other
veterans are encouraged to apply.