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We invite you to reach out regarding our innovative research initiatives on brain injury and trauma as a prospective student, post-doctoral associate, emergency medicine resident, or as a collaborator.
Environment
Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont is a Public Ivy and top 100 research university, with an enrollment nearing 11,000 students. Located on approximately 3.5 hours by car from Boston and 90 minutes from Montreal, Burlington is nationally ranked for its livability, access to nature and recreation, thriving microbrewery, food and music scene, and status as a top college town. Situated on the stunning shoreline of Lake Champlain, with 5 ski resorts located 25 to 60 minutes away, Burlington is ideal for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and skiing.
Post-doctoral Position
Endothelial Dysfunction and Restoration in Trauma Induced Coagulopathy
A post-doctoral scientist position is immediately available to work on a project to study the functions of the endothelium in detecting and responding to injury and elucidate mechanisms that contribute to maladaptive vascular responses after trauma. Our research program works to improve outcomes for victims of trauma. We seek to understand the vascular responses to sterile injury and how these control points can be successfully targeted to benefit trauma patients. Using native blood vessels from humans or animal models, we employ methods including electrophysiology, flow cytometry, pressure myography, and in vivo vascular imaging.
Qualifications
Qualifications include an M.D. or Ph.D. in Physiology, Pharmacology or a related field.
Experience with vascular biology methods including electrophysiology, pressure myography, immunohistochemistry and microscopy preferred.
Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and creativity are required.
Send curriculum vitae and a list of three references to Dr. Kalev Freeman, University of Vermont, Firestone Medical Research Building, 4th Floor, Burlington, VT 05405, USA (kalev.freeman@uvm.edu; 802-656-4216).
Student Laboratory Research
Hands-on experience in a basic science research laboratory will provide motivated students with an opportunity to apply the skills they have acquired from undergraduate coursework toward novel questions pertaining to Trauma Physiology research. Undergraduate positions in the Freeman laboratory are limited. However, it is the philosophy of this laboratory to provide an opportunity for talented, conscientious and dedicated University students to engage in the process of scientific discovery.
For more information about the projects currently underway in the Freeman laboratory, please visit the Trauma Physiology Research section of this website. Graduate student participation should be arranged through the Neuroscience Graduate Program. Because of the significant training required prior to contributing to the research projects, undergraduate students should plan for a 9-12 month period of regular attendance in the laboratory. If you would like to apply to join, please send an email to kalev.freeman@uvm.edu expressing your interest.
Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Cultured endothelial cells at baseline (panel 1), after stimulation with lipopolysaccharide (LPS 100ng/mL, panel 2), and consequential addition of histones (50 ug/mL, panel 3).
S. H. Piffard, G. W. Hennig