Stem Cell Biology, Non Tenure Track

Position Description:

The work will involve conversion of cord blood stem cells to red blood cells. We will identify in vitro conditions to drive CD34+ stem cells towards the erythroid lineage and to ultimately produce red cells for transfusion. The manufactured red cells will be characterized through standard biochemical and flow cytometry assays for red cells and will be evaluated in vivo in an animal model of transfusion to determine the kinetics in circulation, organ distribution and capacity to deliver oxygen to tissues.

Qualifications Sought:

Experience in stem cell biology, tissue culture, flow cytometry, small animal handling and procedures.

Information on Laboratory:

Laboratory of Cellular Hematology, Division of Hematology, Office of Blood Research and Review, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 

The laboratory has an active research program with 3 principal investigators and 12 staff members in the areas of in vivo modeling of acute lung injury post transfusion, reduction of pathogens in transfusion products, pathology of cell derived microparticles and toxicity of nanomaterials.

Location: NIH campus, Bethesda, MD 20892

Employer Name:
Jaro Vostal, MD, PhD
Laboratory of Cellular Hematology
Division of Hematology, OBRR, CBER, FDA
Phone: 301-827-9655
FAX 301-402-2780
jaroslav.vostal@FDA.HHS.GOV

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