Research Training in Perinatal Epidemiology at MSU
An NICHD-supported T-32 training program
in perinatal epidemiology in the Department of
Epidemiology in Michigan State University’s College of
Human Medicine is seeking highly motivated US
citizens/permanent residents who would like to obtain
either pre-doctoral or post-doctoral research experience
and training in the causes and prevention of pregnancy,
newborn and infant disorders, and the relationship of
pre- and perinatal phenomena to later human health. The
annual stipend is $20,772 for pre-doctoral students, and
ranges, for post-doctoral students, from $36,996 to
$51,036 depending on years since award of doctoral
degree. In addition, the program covers health insurance
for the trainee and dependents, tuition, and provides an
allowance for research supplies (e.g. computer) and
conference travel. Pre-doctoral students must be
enrolled in the doctoral program in the Department of
Epidemiology.
The Department of Epidemiology has eight
faculty members whose research in whole or in part
addresses disorders of pregnancy and the perinatal
period, and is home to several NIH-funded research
projects exploring preterm delivery, perinatal brain
damage, pregnancy diet and exercise, neurodevelopmental
disorders, perinatal infections and pregnancy
immunology. The collaborating Department of Pediatrics
and Human Development hosts a regional prenatal
screening service, and has research projects
investigating the molecular epidemiology of Group B
streptococci, the role of stem cells in cancer
development, and the genetics of attention deficit
disorder and hearing impairment. Faculty are strongly
committed to mentoring and teaching.
To apply, please send an email
describing your interest in the training program,
accompanied by a CV, to the Program Director,
Nigel
Paneth, MD, MPH, Professor of Epidemiology and
Pediatrics and Human Development and Associate Dean for
Research at
paneth@msu.edu.
The T-32 training program in
perinatal epidemiology is now accepting applications
for the 2008-2009 academic year, which begins in
July 2008. Applicants, by NIH rules, must be US
citizens or green card holders.
We plan to fill two post-doctoral
and one pre-doctoral positions. Pre-doctoral
applicants must be enrolled in the PhD program in
epidemiology at MSU, or must simultaneously apply
for admission to the doctoral program.
To initiate the application process,
please email a cv and letter of interest to Nigel
Paneth MD MPH, Program Director at
paneth@msu.edu by April 1, 2008.
Additional training faculty include:
Associate Program Director,
H. Dele
Davies, MD, MSc,
Chair, Dep’t of Pediatrics and Human Development
T32 Training Program in Epidemiology Overview
(PowerPoint Presentation)
Perinatal Fellows 2007
For further information about the two participating
departments, please visit our websites
www.epi.msu.edu and
www.msu.edu/unit/phd
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