Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately for the study of inflammation in Staphylococcus aureus diseases. Projects consist of the discovery of virulence factors and combine the use of bacterial genetics, cell cultures, and small animal infection models to dissect the mechanistic details of host-pathogen interactions. Candidates must have a strong background in molecular biology, microbiology, and innate immunity.
Pertinent publications:
- Liu G.Y., Essex A, Buchanan JT, Datta V, Fierer J, Nizet V. (2005) Staphylococcus aureus golden pigment impairs neutrophil killing and promotes virulence through its antioxidant activity. J Exp Med 202: 209-215
- Lawrence T., Bebien M., Liu G.Y., Nizet V., Karin M. (2004) IKKalpha limits macrophage activation and contributes to the resolution of inflammation in vivo by altering Rel protein turnover. Nature 434:1138-1143
- Liu G.Y., Doran K., Lawrence T., Turkson N., Puliti M., Tissi L., Nizet V. (2004). Sword and Shield: Linked Group B Streptococcaln {Hemolysin/ Cytolysin and Carotenoid Pigment Function to Subvert Phagocytic Defense. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 101:14491-14496
Application
Please email your curriculum vitae, a statement describing research interests and career goals, and names of three references with their addresses to:
George Y. Liu, MD PhD
Immunobiology Institute
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center / UCLA School of Medicine
Email: george.liu@cshs.org
Pertinent publications:
- Liu G.Y., Essex A, Buchanan JT, Datta V, Fierer J, Nizet V. (2005) Staphylococcus aureus golden pigment impairs neutrophil killing and promotes virulence through its antioxidant activity. J Exp Med 202: 209-215
- Lawrence T., Bebien M., Liu G.Y., Nizet V., Karin M. (2004) IKKalpha limits macrophage activation and contributes to the resolution of inflammation in vivo by altering Rel protein turnover. Nature 434:1138-1143
- Liu G.Y., Doran K., Lawrence T., Turkson N., Puliti M., Tissi L., Nizet V. (2004). Sword and Shield: Linked Group B Streptococcaln {Hemolysin/ Cytolysin and Carotenoid Pigment Function to Subvert Phagocytic Defense. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 101:14491-14496
Application
Please email your curriculum vitae, a statement describing research interests and career goals, and names of three references with their addresses to:
George Y. Liu, MD PhD
Immunobiology Institute
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center / UCLA School of Medicine
Email: george.liu@cshs.org
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