Research Fellow in Atherosclerosis Inflammation at MGH Cardiovascular Research Center’s Jaffer Lab
Core
Investigate atherosclerosis inflammation in small and large animal models using novel molecular imaging approaches, including intravascular microscopy and catheter-based imaging.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Cardiovascular Biology)
Builds
Translational research bridging in vivo mechanisms of atheroma inflammation with clinical imaging goals for coronary artery disease.
Domain
Cardiovascular Medicine / Biomedical Research
Deliverable
Research
Required skills
Atherosclerosis biology, Vascular biology, Intravital microscopy, Molecular biology, Flow cytometry, Cell culture, Surgical models (mouse/large animal), Histopathology
Preferred skills
RNA analysis, Molecular pharmacology, Physiology
Technologies
Intravascular imaging systems, Catheter-based imaging platforms
Responsibilities
Investigate the role of in vivo inflammation in atheroma disease progression and complications; Develop novel molecular imaging approaches to visualize high-risk plaques and vascular inflammation; Utilize intravital microscopy and cell biology to study atherosclerosis mechanisms.
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow