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Professor of Genetics and Pediatrics

University of Pennsylvania
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Struan Grant is a Professor of Genetics and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. His research encompasses a range of topics including the genetic basis of childhood obesity, pediatric bone mineral density, and the intersection of genetics with psychiatric disorders. Recent work includes characterizing non-coding variants and collaborating on large-scale genetic data initiatives to inform metabolic diseases.

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Discovery of osteoblast and osteoclast bone mass effector genes using advanced genomics

Open Date: 2021-09-30

Close Date: 2022-08-31

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Functional Interrogation of T2D-associated genes in human stem cell-derived models and mice

Open Date: 2020-08-20

Close Date: 2025-06-30

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Genomics of bone and body composition traits in children

Open Date: 2020-08-07

Close Date: 2025-06-30

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Functional Mechanisms of T1D Risk Variants and their Target Genes using 3D Epigenomics and Single Cell Approaches

Open Date: 2019-08-01

Close Date: 2023-05-31

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Elucidation of Genetic Effects on Sleep and Circadian Traits

Open Date: 2018-09-01

Close Date: 2022-06-30

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The Grant & Sengupta Labs at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are seeking to co-hire a postdoctoral fellow in the fields of genetics and pediatrics. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in advancing biomedical research related to children's health. The labs are led by Professor Struan Grant, a renowned expert in genetics and pediatrics, and Dr. Shaon Sengupta. The research environment offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative team focused on impactful scientific discovery. Applicants should have a strong background in genetics, biomedical sciences, or related disciplines, with experience in laboratory research and a record of scientific publication. The position is a paid postdoctoral fellowship, though specific funding details are not provided. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the position details and apply through the official CHOP careers portal. If the position is no longer available, other opportunities may be explored on the same site. Key research areas include genetics, pediatrics, and biomedical research, with a focus on improving children's health outcomes. The University of Pennsylvania and CHOP provide a vibrant academic setting for postdoctoral training and career development.

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sailalitha bollepalli

University of Helsinki

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Nuno Zilhao

Københavns Universitet

DENMARK
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Leen 't Hart

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Leiden University Medical Center

NETHERLANDS
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Amy Stiegler

Yale University

UNITED STATES
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Noha Yousri

Weill Cornell Medicine

UNITED STATES
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Kurt Hankenson

University of Michigan

UNITED STATES
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Babette S Zemel

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UNITED STATES
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José L. Santos

Distinguished Professor

Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA)

SPAIN
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Youngdae Kim

Assistant Professor

Institute of Science and Technology

SOUTH KOREA
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Stavroula Kanoni

Reader (Associate Professor) in Nutrigenetics and Cardiovascular Health

Queen Mary University of London

UNITED KINGDOM
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Louis Perusse

Laval University

CANADA
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Shad Smith

Assistant Professor

Duke University

UNITED STATES
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Jette Bork-Jensen

University of Copenhagen

DENMARK
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esteban J parra

Professor

University of Toronto Mississauga

CANADA
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Yee-Ming Chan

Associate Professor

Harvard Medical School

UNITED STATES
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Georgios Voloudakis

Associate Professor

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

UNITED STATES
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Alicia Huerta-Chagoya

Broad Institute

UNITED STATES
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Minhui Chen

Assistant Professor

Virginia Commonwealth University

UNITED STATES
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Carolina Medina-Gomez

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Anne Justice

Assistant Professor

Geisinger Health

UNITED STATES
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Anu-Maria Loukola

University of Helsinki

FINLAND
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Alessandra Chesi

Assistant Professor

University of Pennsylvania

UNITED STATES
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Julia Ramirez

Universidad de Zaragoza

SPAIN
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