Two postdoctoral positions are available to study the molecular mechanisms
of UV-induced DNA damage and repair, melanocyte proliferation and melanoma
formation, in an exciting new lab whose past work has included the
development of several genetically engineered mouse models to demonstrate a
UV-induced pigment signal pathway. This work and others has opened up an
exciting field of research on the interaction between pigmentation and skin
carcinogenesis. We are now focusing on understanding the anti-proliferation
signal pathway of melanocyte after UVB irradiation, the role of pheomelanin
in DNA repair, and the signal pathway of cutaneous melanoma formation. Our
research will take a comprehensive approach combining mouse genetics, cell
biology, biochemistry, and imaging modalities to uncover these mechanisms.
Ultimately, we aim to find some small molecular mechanism to regulate
tanning response or inhibit melanoma growth.
Highly motivated postdoctoral candidates with an enthusiastic interest in
our research program are invited to apply. Please email or send a cover
letter, CV, as well as 3 reference names, e-mail addresses and telephone
numbers to:
Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center
Loyola University of Chicago Medical Center
Email:rcui@lumc.edu
