NIH-funded Postdoc and Research Scientist Positions in Cancer and Stem Cell Biology

Cancer Biology and Stem Cell Biology

Two NIH-funded postdoc fellow/research scientist positions are immediately available to study Cancer Biology and Stem Cell Biology in the laboratory of Dr. Lu Le, Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

Our lab investigates how genetic and microenvironmental factors interplay to regulate tumorigenesis. Our research focuses on identification of tumor cell of origin and elucidating the role of tumor microenvironment in cancer development. We dissect the cellular and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis from a developmental perspective using Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a common tumor predisposition human genetic disorder, as a model. While working on neurofibromatosis, our research group serendipitously uncovered the identity of follicular epithelial stem cells that directly give rise to hair and skin, and mechanisms that cause hair to turn gray – findings that led to our second focus to identify possible treatments for balding and hair graying associated with aging.

Our laboratory offers a rich experimental environment that encompasses both basic and translational research. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and should possess good communication skills.

Visit our lab website at: https://med.virginia.edu/le-lab/

Read our publications at: https://med.virginia.edu/le-lab/publications/

Interested candidates should send an updated CV, with names and contact information of three professional references to:

Lu Q. Le, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor and Chair

Department of Dermatology

UVA School of Medicine

Email: bkn6qd@uvahealth.org