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Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Contact Name: Li Yang
Contact Phone: 615-936-1507
Contact Fax: 615-936-1790
Contact E-mail: li.yang@vanderbilt.edu (current)
Branch/Laboratory/Program: Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics
Investigator's Home Page:
Number of Positions Available: 2

Research Area Key Words:

 tumor microenvironment, TGF-, inflammation
CV Required? Yes
Number References Required: 3
Publications List Required? Yes
Position Description: Postdoc or Research Fellow positions are available to study TGF- signaling and cox2 pathways in the dynamic interactions between tumors and their hosts. This includes systemic immune/inflammatory reaction, in the tumor microenvironment as well as in premetastatic organs. Please see publications: Cancer Cell 13:23, 2008; Cancer Research 66:19, 2006; Cancer Cell 6: 409, 2004; JCI 121:727, 2003.
Experience Required: Strong background in cell/molecular biology (or immunology for one position) and mouse models is required.
Additional Information: Good communication skills required.
Location: NCI-Bethesda
   
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