Postdoctoral Positions Available in Molecular and Cellular
Immunology/Microbiology
Positions immediately available to study the recognition of
nonpeptide antigens by human gd T cells (Nature 1995; 375:155, Immunity
1995; 3:495). We find that small, nonpeptide prenyl pyrophosphates produced
by bacteria and tumor cells stimulate human Vg2Vd2+ T cells.
Areas of study include (1) the identification of a novel antigen
presenting protein for this new class of antigens, (2) purification and
identification of new nonpeptide antigens from Mycobacteria and other
bacteria and tumor cells, (3) determination of contact residues in the
Vg2Vd2 T cell receptor, and (4) characterization of an in vivo monkey model
to determine the biological effects of gd T cells.
A wide variety of background experiences are welcome including
cellular and molecular immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and
organic chemistry. The lab is well funded and is located in a state of the
art research facility with new equipment and an excellent educational
environment.
Contact Craig T. Morita, M.D., Ph.D. Send, E-mail, or FAX CV, three
references, description of past experience, and reprints to:
Dr. Craig T. Morita
Division of Rheumatology
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Iowa
EMRB 340F
Iowa City, IA 52242
FAX (319)335-7607
Office Phone (319)335-9981
E-Mail Craig-Morita at uiowa.edu
Craig T. Morita, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor in Medicine
Division of Rheumatology
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Iowa
EMRB 340F
Iowa City, IA 52242
Office (319)335-9981 or 335-7607
Patient Calls/Secretary (319)335-9982
FAX (319)335-7607
Lab (319)335-9996
E-Mail Craig-Morita at uiowa.edu
