A postdoctoral position is available to study mechanisms of CNS tissue injury and repair in neuroimmunological diseases, especially multiple sclerosis (MS). Current projects in the laboratory study (1) the role of NK cells and IL-2/IL-2R system in the immunoregulation between innate and adaptive immune responses; (2) the intrathecal immune responses to CNS autoantigens; and (3) the effector functions (those that promote tissue destruction but also those that may have neuroprotective role) of the intrathecal immune cells in patients with neuroimmunological diseases.

An established record of publications and experience in molecular biology and cellular immunology is desirable. To apply, please click on the button below, or send cover letter, curriculum vitae (including bibliography), and names/contact information of 3 references to:

Bibiana Bielekova, M.D.
Chief, Neuroimmunological Diseases Unit
NIH/NINDS/Neuroimmunology Branch
Building 10/Room 5C103
10 Center Drive MSC 1400
Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
Telephone: (301) 402-4488
Fax: (301) 402-0373
E-mail: Bibi.Bielekova@nih.gov


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• Conducts, fosters, coordinates, and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke, and supports basic research in related scientific areas.
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• Provides individual and institutional fellowships to increase scientific expertise in neurological fields.
• Conducts a diversified program of intramural and collaborative research in its own laboratories, branches, and clinics.
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