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Postdoctoral Fellow
Organization
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Neuroscience, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Section on Cellular Neurobiology The Loh lab has a postdoctoral opening to study the mechanism and therapeutic use of neurotrophic factor-1 in treating Alzheimer Disease and traumatic brain injury in mouse models. The research will explore the use of gene therapy, exosome technology and small molecules to treat these and other neurodegenerative disorders.
About the position
Work involves delivering Adeno-associated virus or neuroptophic factor to the brain of mice to treat neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer Disease and traumatic brain injury. Methods of delivery includes intrathecal, cerebral -ventricular and intra-nasal procedures. Assays will include behavioral, immunohistochemical and biochemical analysis. More information of our projects can be read at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-023-02135-7.pdf. https://irp.nih.gov/blog/post/2023/12/gene-therapy-protects-neurons-from-alzheimers-disease.
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The Loh lab has a postdoctoral opening to study the mechanism and therapeutic use of neurotrophic factor-1 in treating Alzheimer Disease and traumatic brain injury in mouse models. The research will explore the use of gene therapy, exosome technology and small molecules to treat these and other neurodegenerative disorders. The lab is seeking a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./PhD. fellow (U.S. or visiting fellow with less than 5 years since degree) with some experience in neuroscience, such as mouse behavioral assays, neuroanatomy and biochemistry, to build on translating this exciting pre-clinical research to potential clinical trials. Training will be provided. Interested candidates can contact Y. Peng Loh, Ph.D. at lohp@mail.nih.gov with a CV and 3 references.
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Dr. Y. Peng Loh
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Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
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