Faculty Positions in Pediatric Developmental Biology

Applications are now being accepted for two new tenure-track faculty in Pediatrics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join a newly formed research group centered on cardiac developmental biology. Investigators focusing on the molecular regulation of lineage determination, cell cycle regulation, and terminal differentiation as they pertain to cardiomyocytes, vascular development, and cardiac innervation are sought. Physicians-Scientists at all levels are encouraged to apply. There is particular interest in assembling a group of investigators with complementary systems approaches.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and have a record of research productivity and grant support. Successful candidates will have academic appointments in Pediatrics and in a basic science department of the Medical School and are expected to establish a strong externally funded research program and contribute to graduate and medical education. Positions come with generous start up packages.

This recruitment represents an expansion of the Herman B Wells Center, a highly interactive and multi-disciplinary research center with clinical responsibilities at the Riley Hospital for Children. Active programs currently include cardiomyocyte cell cycle regulation, cardiac and vascular development, hematopoicsis and mycloid gene regulation, gene therapy, DNA repair and fetal and neonatal metabolic physiology. Transgenic and gene targeting facilities and a mass spectrometry core facility are available on site.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, summary of research accomplishments and future research plans and the names of at least three references to: Dr. Loren Field; Chair, Search Committee; Wells Center for Pediatric Research; Riley Hospital for Children; 702 Barnhill Drive, Room 2600; Indianapolis, IN 45202; ljfield@iupiu.edu

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Indiana University is an EO/AA educator, employer and contractor.

12th Annual Comprehensive Pediatric Board Review

The University of Michigan Office of Continuing Medical Education is sponsoring the 12th Annual Comprehensive Pediatric Board Review which will be held September 13-18, 1999 at the Crowne Plaza, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Contact: Joyce Robertson; Registrar; Dpmt. of Medical Education; P.O. Box 1157; Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1157 or call (734) 763-1400 or (800) 800-0666 or fax (734) 936-1641

Meeting

European Society for Pediatric Nephrology

The 34th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Nephrology will be held in Helsinki, Finland, June 18-20, 2000.

Contact: Marjatta Antikainen, Congress Secretary, Hospital for Children and Adolescents; Stenbeckinkatu 11, PL 281; FIN-00290; Helsinki, Finland; or call (358-9) 4716738 or fax (358-9) 4713700 or e-mail Marjatta.Antikainen@huch.fi

Charles E. Culpeper Foundation; Scholarships in Medical Science

The Charles E. Culpeper Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Year 2000 Scholarships in Medical Science Program designed to support the career development of academic physicians.

Up to four awards of $100,000 per year for three years will be made to United States medical schools or equivalent United States educational institutions on behalf of candidates who are U.S. citizens or aliens who have been granted permanent U.S. residence (proof required); who have received their M.D. degree from a U.S. medical school or the equivalent of an M.D. degree from an educational institution equivalent to a United States Medical School in 1991 or later (except under extraordinary circumstances, as approved by the Foundation); and who are judged worthy of support by virtue of the quality of their research proposals. All scientific research relevant to human health is eligible for consideration. No institution may nominate more than one candidate.

In selecting awardees, emphasis will be on identifying young physicians with clear potential for making substantial contributions to science as academic physicians. Since January 1988, 37 physicians have been selected as Charles E. Culpeper foundation Medical Scholars.

Deadline for applications is August 16, 1999. Awards will be announced in January 2000, for activation on or about July 1, 2000. Application forms and instructions may be obtained on the Web at www.culpeper.org or by contacting: Charles E. Culpeper Foundation; Financial Centre, 695 East Main St.; Stamford, CT 06901-2155; Phone: (203) 975-1240 Fax: (203) 975-1847

Fifth World Congress on Trauma, Shock, Inflammation and Sepsis-Pathophysiology, Immune Consequences and Therapy

The Fifth World Congress on Trauma, Shock, Inflammation and Sepsis-Pathophysiology, Immune Consequences and Therapy will be held February 29-March 4, 2000 in Munich, Germany.

Call for Abstract Submissions: Deadline for submission of abstracts is October 30, 1999.

Contact: Prof. Dr. med. Eugen Faist, FACS, Dept. of Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians, University Munich, Klinikum Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 Munich, Germany, or call (49) (89) 7095-5461/2461, or fax (49) (89) 7095-2460, or e-mail faist@gch.med.uni-muenchen.dc.

International Conference on Short and Long Term Effects of Breast Feeding on Child Health

The 9th International Conference of the International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation will be held October 2-6, 1999 at Kloster Irsee Monastery, in Kaufbeuren, Germany.

The Scientific Organizers of the Conference are: Prof. B. Koletzko (Germany); Prof. O. Hernell (Sweden); and Prof. K. F. Michaelsen (Denmark).

Contact: Congress Organization Schaefer, Karl-Theodor-Str. 64, D-80803, Munich, Germany, or call (49) (89) 307 1011, or fax (49) (89) 307 1021, or e-mail Karin.Wandschura@cocs.de