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Research Scientist Position at UConn Musculoskeletal Institute

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Research Scientist – Search Number 2017-1229

We are writing to ask for your assistance in identifying a Research Scientist to join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the tenure track.  We are searching for an outstanding individual working in skeletal cell biology and wanting to make a difference in the field of musculoskeletal research.  A Ph.D. or an M.D. degree is required. 

Candidates’ research should be aimed at addressing fundamental questions related to cellular, molecular or physiological mechanisms of the skeletal system.  We are particularly interested in individuals currently funded by the National Institutes of Health.

The University of Connecticut School of Medicine has a highly interactive research environment with interdisciplinary graduate and medical science training programs.  The Musculoskeletal Institute offers a collegial environment and houses investigators working on various aspects of skeletal cell biology and biomechanics of bone.  There is ample opportunity to interact/work with basic and physician scientists, including orthopaedic surgeons, a spine clinician scientist and osteoporosis specialists.  Appropriate laboratory space and a start-up package will be offered.

Candidates for the Research Scientist position can apply to Job Search 2017-1229 or contact canalis@uchc.edu and imoss@uchc.edu. 

Thank you for your assistance on this important search.

Sincerely,

Isaac L. Moss, MD, MASc, FRCSC

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Interim Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

imoss@uchc.edu

 

Ernesto Canalis, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Medicine

Director, Center for Skeletal Research

canalis@uchc.edu

Ernesto Canalis  |  Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Medicine

Director, Center for Skeletal Research
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery  |  UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030-4037
Office: 860.679.7978 ; 860.679.6622 |  Fax: 860.679.1474

canalis@uchc.edu

 

Postdoctoral Position at HMS, Dr. Andrew Lassar, PhD Laboratory

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POSITION

Postdoctoral position available to study articular cartilage transcriptional regulatory network.

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT

Postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Harvard Medical School, Dr. Andrew Lassar, PhD Laboratory. The Postdoc will study the transcriptional regulatory network that controls both the formation and maintenance of articular cartilage. Current efforts are to understand how extracellular signals either promote the expression and/or regulate the activity of a newly identified articular cartilage transcription factor that is essential for articular cartilage formation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Student and/or present postdoctoral fellow who has an excellent working knowledge of molecular biology techniques.
  • Specifically looking for someone who wants to ask basic questions about synovial joint formation and apply this knowledge to develop regenerative approaches to treat joint pathology.  
  • The ability to work constructively with others, with honesty and enthusiasm are all a must for this position.
  • Prior work with genetically engineered mice and/or regulation of gene expression would be a plus.

TO APPLY

Please contact: Dr. Andrew Lassar Ph.D.

Professor
Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
Harvard Medical School
Bldg C-Room 305A
240 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA. 02115

tel. 617-432-3831
fax. 617-738-0516
e. mail: andrew_lassar@hms.harvard.edu

Core Budgeting for Grants

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Writing new grants?  Applying for additional funding? 

The CSR core directors are available to help you budget your Core costs. While P30 discounts apply to all non-for profit funding, the regular rates apply to investigator-initiated for-profit funded grants. Modest changes to Core charges will be seen after October 1, due to the new fiscal year.

Please email a CSR core director at csrmail@partners.org.

Introduction to Bone: Physiology and Disease

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The Center for Skeletal Research held a mini-course on Bone Biology geared for the summer college and medical students who work in the various laboratories at MGH and Boston University.

Here we have attached slides from the talks by the faculty from the course.

Date Presenters Title
Wednesday, June 6 Henry Kronenberg, M.D. Bone cell biology
Wednesday, June 13 Elaine Yu, M.D. Osteoporosis: epidemiology and bone density
Wednesday, June 20 Joy Tsai, M.D. Osteoporosis: current therapies
Wednesday, June 27 Henry Kronenberg, M.D. Calcium and phosphate homeostasis
Wednesday, July 11 Marie Demay, M.D. Vitamin D
Thursday, July 19 Tom Gardella, PhD

Marc Wein, M.D., PhD

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