Training Program in Immunobiology of Normal and Neoplastic Lymphocytes

Training Sites:

  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Wistar Institute

This NIH sponsored program offers training in a wide variety of cancer related areas of immunology including a) immune recognition, regulation, and tolerance; b) lymphocyte development; c) cell signalling and adhesion; and d) cancer immunotherapy. Training is centered around a research program conducted in the laboratory of one of the trainers. Cancer related training is supplemented by a number of seminar series, conferences, and retreats organized by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center and the immunology research community. Fellows also receive training in ethical and responsible conduct in research.

N.B. Only American citizens and resident aliens are eligible for training through this program.

TRAINERS

Yvonne Paterson, Ph.D., Program Director

Warren Pear, M.D./Ph.D, Program Co-Director

Post-doctoral Fellowships:

Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Yvonne Paterson
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Department of Microbiology
Room 323 A Johnson Pavilion/6076
36th & Hamilton Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 898-3461, 573-9870
(215) 573-4666 FAX
yvonne@mail.med.upenn.edu  

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