> 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>
