The administrative structure of the Sickle Cell Scholar is specifically designed so that Dr. Hillery andDr. DeBaun can work together to identify trainees and foster their career growth and development of sicklecell disease-related translational research. Recruitment for the scholar will target young investigatorscurrently involved in sickle cell disease or pediatric asthma research, including Postdoctoral Fellows andJunior Faculty. The Scholar can be based at either the Medical College of Wisconsin or WashingtonUniversity School of Medicine. The selected candidate will participate in the proposed TranslationalProjects, which is based at both sites, to ensure his or her scholarly and practical exposures willsufficiently encompass training in either basic science or clinical research. The Scholar will be expected todevelop a novel aspect of the theme developed in Translational Project 5 so as to complete noteworthyresearch that significantly augments our understanding of the interaction of the inflammatory pathways andpulmonary disease with sickle cell disease. The Sickle Cell Scholar will be expected to spend at least 75percent of his/her effort towards this project, including career development activities. In addition, theSickle Cell Scholar will be encouraged and mentored to apply for funding to support new interests that mayresult from their participation in Project 5. A Scholar Advisory Committee that will include both MedicalCollege of Wisconsin and Washington University School of Medicine-based faculty, and external membersas needed, will function to provide the Scholar with continuing advice on his/her research program. As coleadersof Project 5, Drs. Hillery and DeBaun will devote a minimum of 5% joint effort, which will beincluded within the overall Project 5 effort. Cheryl Hillery and Michael DeBaun, Co-Mentors, will beresponsible for tracking and evaluation of the Sickle Cell Scholar. The proposed Sickle Cell Scholarprogram aims to increase the critical mass of qualified investigators who possess the expertise and careermotivation to conduct research in Sickle Cell Disease.
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