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BLOODCENTER OF WISCONSIN, INC Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Dipa Pradhan MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

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.

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