Multiple
postdoctoral fellowship positions in diabetes and metabolism research
are available in Dr. Emilyn Alejandro’s laboratory at the
University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The laboratory uses genetic
mouse models to investigate the pathogenic mechanisms of pancreatic
beta-cell dysfunction in diabetes. Specifically, the lab is invested
in understanding how maternal diet during pregnancy and placental
nutrient sensor proteins (mTOR and O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT)) alter
the offspring's beta-cell function and programs susceptibility to
diabetes. The position should provide a unique opportunity to gain
experience in the most recent advances in the developmental origins
of type 2 diabetes. Multiple
projects are available that will include training in a wide range of
techniques from whole animal physiology (embryonic, neonatal and
adult stages) to the cellular level phenotype. For more information
go to the following websites:
Alejandro
Lab: https://www.physiology.umn.edu/research/alejandro-lab
.
University
of Campus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Z9Y-kq-Rg
Biomedical
Discovery District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI0iNW_uveo
Minnesota
Obesity Center and Obesity Prevention Program:
http://www.mnoc.umn.edu/
http://www.opc.umn.edu/
Schulze
Diabetes Research Institute:
http://www.surgery.umn.edu/research/research-groups/schulze-diabetes-institute
Successful
applicants will join the vibrant scientific community of the
University of Minnesota.
The lab is located in the new Biomedical Discovery District in
Minneapolis, a dynamic city rich in culture, history, diversity,
music and cuisine. The University of Minnesota is one of the
largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United
States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. Please
send your CV
With
a short statement of research experience and interests, and the
names, email addresses, and phone numbers of potential referees
to Emilyn@gmail.com.
