Physician Scientist PositionsPediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Program

Penn State Children’s HospitalPennsylvania State University College of Medicine

The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the Penn State Children’s Hospital is recruiting physician scientists for its newly established Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Program. This Program is supported by a $10 M endowment from the Four Diamonds Fund of the PSU College of Medicine, part of a $20 M endowment supporting the FourDiamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Institute. The mission of the Experimental Therapeutics Program is to promote thedevelopment of new therapies for children with cancer from the laboratory bench to the clinic. This will include support forbench research to identify new drug targets, development of new drugs and therapeutic modalities, and clinical trials. Rankis at the Assistant to Full Professor level commensurate with the applicant’s experience and accomplishments. Both physicianscientists and clinical investigators with an established track record in this field are encouraged to apply. Board eligibility inPediatric Hematology/Oncology is required.

The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology has 8 full-time Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists and 5 Ph.D. faculty.Over 100 new oncology patients are seen annually, and there are programs in pediatric stem cell transplantation, neuro-oncology, hemophilia, and sickle cell disease. The division has an accredited Pediatric Heme/Onc fellowship program and isan active member of COG. The Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Institute includes NIH-funded basic science andtranslational research in vaccine therapy, immune modulation after BMT, hematopoiesis, and leukemia. The Four DiamondsFund, an NIH-supported General Clinical Research Center, Pediatric Clinical Trials Office, and the Penn State CancerInstitute all support clinical investigation. The inpatient and outpatient facilities provide an excellent environment for patientcare and clinical research.

Please submit a current CV and letter of interest to: Barbara Miller, M.D. (bmiller3@psu.edu), Chief, Division of PediatricHematology / Oncology, Penn State Children’s Hospital, the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Box 850,MC H085, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033. Applications are accepted until position filled.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the College of Medicine are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and encourage applications from women and members of minority groups.

The Department of Medicine of the University of Ottawa and Ottawa Hospital is looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to be the next Chair/Head of the Division of Hematology.

The Division Head of Hematology is expected to continue to support the internationally-renowned ThrombosisProgram, further the development of research in the Malignant Hematology Program, promote the establishmentof a formal Hemoglobinopathy Program and in particular develop the General Hematology Program. The successful candidate should have demonstrated academic and clinical leadership as well as strong organizationalskills and have achieved the University rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate must hold anMD degree, have, or be eligible for, certification in Hematology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeonsof Canada, and have, or be eligible for, licensure in Ontario.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply: however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will begiven priority. The University of Ottawa is a bilingual university and therefore in the case of potentially successfulcandidates of equal ability, a bilingual (French, English) candidate would be preferred. Equity is a university policy: women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are invited to apply.

Address inquiries with CV and the names of three referees by April 5th, 2009 to:

Dr. Michele TurekActing Head, Department of Medicine

Ottawa Hospital (General Campus)501 Smyth Road, Box 206Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L6

E-mail: mturek@ottawahospital.on.ca

L’Université canadienne

Canada’s University

Hematology Chair/Division Head

Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario Canada

DIRECTOR

HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCY RESEARCH

The Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Baylor UniversityMedical Center in Dallas is recruiting a physician investigatorto lead its program in Hematologic Malignancy Research. The candidate should have a proven track record in clinical/translational research with an interest in leukemia,lymphoma, myeloma and/or hematopoietic stem cell (HSC)transplantation. The selected individual will assume leadershipin the development of a world-class and highly recognizedHematologic Malignancy Research Program and will report tothe Director of the Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center/Chiefof Oncology. Baylor has an active clinical hematologic malignancy service and a HSC program performing over 300transplants per year.

Qualifications: Must be a mature, experienced physician (MD,MD/PHD or DO) with national distinction in the field of hematologic malignancy research. Must be able to work effectively with clinicians, medical directors, research scientists, hospital leaders and community leaders in a matrixenvironment. Must have proven administrative experience.Must be eligible for an obtain and maintain license as a doctorof medicine or osteopathy in the State of Texas.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:

Hematologic Malignancy Search Committeec/o Regina Jones

Baylor Sammons Cancer Center3500 Gaston Ave.Dallas, TX 75246

reginjon@baylorhealth.edu

Mentor (men tôr ) n.A wise and trusted counselor or teacher*

Honor your mentor for being a wise and trusted counselor and so much moreby nominating him or her for the ASH Mentor Award. This is a wonderful wayto say thank you to a mentor who influenced your career.

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) grants two Mentor Awards each yearat the annual meeting—one in basic science and one in clinical investigation.

The nomination deadline is May 4, 2009.

For more information, please visit the ASH Web site,www.hematology.org/education/awards/mentorship.cfm

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Suite 200Washington, DC 20036Phone: 202-776-0544

E-mail: training@hematology.org

*From the Second College Edition of The American Heritage Dictionary